Senior Project Manager

Visionpool Business Services; Regina; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Regina to lead a portfolio of projects for a one-year term. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing large, complex IT projects and will be proficient in project management methodologies. Responsibilities include budget management, risk escalation, and vendor relationship management. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in the role of a project manager with a strong track record.
• Experience in project management of large, complex IT projects.
• Proven experience in using project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the budget, schedule, and scope of the project(s).
• Proactively escalate decisions, risks, and issues for resolution.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and deliverables.

Skills

Project Management Certification

Natural gas transmission and distribution experience

Strong problem-solving skills

Proven leadership skills

Experience in SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Visionpool Business Servicesis hiring a Senior Project Manager to assume the leadership of a portfolio of projects for a one-year term with potential for extension. The PM will leverage appropriate delivery approaches (e.g., iterative Agile sprints) to maximize flexibility and value delivery. The PM will ensure that project processes, procedures and policies meet Business Application standards and expectations. THIS OPPORTUNITY IS LOCATED ONSITE IN REGINA, SK

Responsibilities

• Manage the budget, schedule, and scope of the project(s)
• Manage the delivery of the project(s), taking accountability for overall progress (schedule) and the use of resources (budget)
• Proactively escalate decisions, risks, and issues to appropriate governance bodies for resolution
• Establish and maintain the project’s risk register, issue log, and change controls
• Initiate corrective actions to mitigate project issues
• Manage project documentation including project plans and meeting minutes
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and deliverables
• Timely project wrap-up, team release, lessons learned, and project disposition
• Work as a project team member with peers to ensure progressive realization of improvements within the project management practice

Qualifications

• Project Management Certification
• Natural gas transmission and distribution / utility experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in the role of a project manager, with a strong track record of successfully delivering implementations. This includes experience in managing assigned scope, adhering to schedules, and maintaining project budgets
• Experience in integrating transformational level change management activities into a project plan and schedule
• Experience in the project management of large, complex information technology Projects (e.g., implementing Customer Information System based solutions, etc.)
• Proven experience successfully delivering work management, asset management and inventory management solutions in the role of a project manager
• Proven experience successfully implementing Complex Integrated Solutions in the role of a project manager
• Proven experience successfully managing vendor relationships and managing vendor relationships and commitments in the role of a project manager
• Proven experience in using Project Management methodologies or other delivery methodologies such as RUP, Waterfall, Agile, and Six Sigma, to ensure project satisfaction
• Experience in implementing business transformation projects that require significant process redesign and people impacts
• Experience in SharePoint
• Group facilitation experience
• Proven experience as a strong problem solver and in making decisions and recommendations
• Proven leadership skills and leadership roles in career
• North American Job Experience