Job Title: IT client Consultant/ Project Manager
Location: Toronto Hybrid
Job Type: Contract, 1 year
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager for our client, who will be responsible for overseeing the successful execution of projects by managing business case documentation, leading proof of concept (PoC) initiatives, gathering business requirements, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. The Project Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects that align with the organization’s strategic goals while ensuring effective communication, timely delivery, and risk mitigation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to create detailed business cases that define the project’s objectives, costs, risks, and benefits and document the business cases.
- Lead PoC efforts to validate the feasibility of proposed solutions or new technologies.
- Facilitate workshops, interviews, and discussions to gather business requirements from key stakeholders.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, milestones, and budgets.
- Track project progress against the plan, identify potential risks, and implement corrective actions when needed.
- Establish strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring their needs are addressed throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide regular status updates, manage expectations, and ensure clear communication across all levels of the organization.
- Work with stakeholders to manage project changes, ensuring that scope, budget, and timelines are adjusted and communicated accordingly.
- Ensure comprehensive project documentation is created and maintained, including project charters, business cases, and post-project reviews.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Project Management, Information Technology, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in project management, with a proven track record in business case development, PoC management, and requirement gathering.
- Prior experience with Operational technology projects will be considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and conflicting priorities.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.