Duration: 6 + months
Position: SR. PROJECT MANAGER, ITS PMO
Location: 1385 WOODROFFE AVENUE | OTTAWA, ONTARIO |K2G 1V8 (Hybrid)
Need to find someone with University background.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK / DELIVERABLES
The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for delivering the following:
1. Oversee the established project vision. Participate in the definition of project objectives and scope and a list of deliverables by collaborating with project sponsor, and stakeholders.
2. Develop and maintain up-to-date project plans by identifying deliverables, by reckoning duration and by participating in human resources designation for tasks; develop and manage the detailed project schedule and project management plans (e.g. requirements, scope, schedule, cost, communication, resource, risk, issue, change management, quality,
etc.).
3. Follow and control the project evolution and communicate the progress made, in line with corporate policies and standards; effectively facilitate meetings and create presentations related to milestones, issue resolution, project status; conduct overall project/program reporting; identify problem situations, handle them, take action and suggest solutions.
4. Manage project risks including contingency and critical path. Manage problems and risk factors with governance in place.
5. Integrate and evaluate the Change Management Approach. Monitor implementation efforts and transition issues to ensure business risks are identified and solutions are recommended. Ensure follow-up and troubleshoot problems.
6. Make sure an appropriate methodology is used throughout the project lifecycle. Make sure the team has all the necessary tools to do its job.
7. Provide high-quality project and program management standards across the whole project lifecycle.
8. Lead and manage multi-disciplinary professional teams.
9. Lead communications and relationships with clients and their stakeholders.
10. Produce monthly reports including project programs, risk registers etc.
11. Business Case Development and Implementation by collaborating with all stakeholders and business partners to develop a comprehensive business case for implementing the recommendations
REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field within Information Technology.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project exposure.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in project or program management, including 5+ years on large projects.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills working with various stakeholders
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management methodology, with the ability to identify and resolve issues, manage risk, develop detailed work plans and specifications, manage resource
allocations, and facilitate productive team meetings.
• Proven capacity to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate effectively with a Product Manager.
• Detail-oriented with an unwavering focus on the big picture and delivering results.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with the power to inspire teamwork and motivate project teams.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex issues through keen instincts and organizational