Senior Project Manager / Leader

Cynet Systems Inc; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Ontario seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex IT and GIS projects. The ideal candidate will possess formal project management training and a proficiency in tools such as ArcGIS and Microsoft Azure. Responsibilities include developing project schedules, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with governmental standards. Strong communication skills and the ability to resolve conflicts are essential for stakeholder engagement and project success.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large complex projects.
• Experience with leading GIS based projects (e.g., ArcGIS).
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages project schedules, deliverables, and scope.
• Identifies risks and develops mitigation strategies.
• Communicates issues to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Formal project management training

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Azure

Oracle Spatial

Job description

Job Description:

General Skills:

• Leads organizational development, strategy development, business planning, and Ministry funding requests.
• Gathers and develops requirements to create and maintain detailed project schedules and/or integrated plans.
• Monitors and forecasts project costs, providing reports to ensure targets are met.
• Develops and manages project schedules, deliverables, and scope.
• Promotes I&IT project management best practices and adherence to standard methodologies.
• Directs project teams to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables in compliance with government and ministry standards.
• Coordinates and monitors project processes, developing and communicating guidelines and procedures.
• Sources, selects, and on-boards team members across disciplines, clarifying roles and setting performance expectations for both unionized government employees and fee-for-service consultants.
• Resolves resourcing and interpersonal conflicts, negotiates resourcing changes, and shares knowledge among team members to meet project objectives and deliverables.
• Manages large project budgets with high fiscal control and accountability, including estimates, forecasts, and reconciliations.
• Identifies potential risks proactively and develops mitigation strategies.
• Communicates issues and risks at senior levels, recommending mitigation strategies.
• Establishes and participates in steering committees and stakeholder forums.
• Provides project, program, and portfolio reports to senior stakeholders.
• Implements strategies to overcome resistance to change and leverages support during all project phases.
• Promotes government I&IT standards and best practices for project management to ensure quality and resource control.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience leading projects involving Esri-based geospatial solutions, including ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Server, and GIS infrastructure.
• Experience with integrated networking technologies, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Spatial, MS Fabric, midrange servers, enterprise storage, and PC systems.
• Knowledge of PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge.
• Understanding of Information Management principles, policies, and practices.
• Ability to recommend software, hardware, and technology resources.
• Experience managing project monitoring, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring project effectiveness.
• Ability to resolve conflicts between project and functional areas.
• Experience managing client relationships and managing expectations.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Project Management Experience:

• Formal project management training.
• Experience leading large, complex projects.
• Experience issue and risk management, timeline setting, tracking, and reporting.
• Leading multidisciplinary projects involving IT, industry, and business clients.

Communication Experience - 30%:

• Conflict resolution.
• Communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Negotiating project directions to achieve consensus.
• Coordinating Business Analysts and stakeholder engagement.

Technical Experience - 20%:

• Leading GIS (Esri) based projects, e.g., ArcGIS Portal and/or ArcGIS Online.
• Leading IT infrastructure modernization and maintenance projects.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure.

IT Public Sector Experience - 5%:

• Leading projects within the client I&IT Cluster.