Job Description
Title: Project Manager, I.T.
Id: 19289
Type: FullTime
Location: Bolton
Husky TechnologiesTM a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.
Husky TechnologiesTM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky Technologies TM offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.
Husky TechnologiesTM Canadian manufacturing facilities and global headquarters are located in Bolton, Ontario on a large, beautiful campus located just 20 minutes north of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Features include a fitness and wellness center, intramural sports activities, on-site cafeteria, and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment and competitive total compensation package, including above market retirement savings plan and market competitive group benefits.
Husky TechnologiesTM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution – then we want you to join the Husky TechnologiesTM team!
The role is an I.T. project manager reporting to the IT Manager – Agile Delivery/Project Management team within the DST organization.
Role
Your primary role will be interacting with internal business stakeholders to facilitate and manage the projects. This role will focus on working with the Steering Committee and project teams to accomplish:
- Scope definition, identifying key deliverables
- Project and resource planning.
- Track and report on progress
- Managing risk, and escalating issues when needed.
- Budget preparation and tracking
You are overall Responsible for securing project success together with Steering Committee. You will use your knowledge and competence of project management to manage all aspects of the project throughout its life cycle. All work will be completed in accordance with Husky’s project management methodologies and standards.
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end project life cycle, from initiation through to closure, ensuring all phases are effectively executed according to Project Management model and practices.
- Work with key business/IT stakeholders and the project team to set and manage expectations for project deliverables.
- Manage the project team resourcing, and financial budgets across the project.
- Work with selected vendors and internal stakeholders to establish engagements contracts.
- Work with the project team to elaborate the delivery approach (waterfall, agile) into comprehensive plans. Manage the day-to-day project activities to secure project objectives are met
- Proactively manage project issues and risks, including the development of mitigation actions where necessary, and escalation of the issues when needed
- Serve as the conduit between the business stakeholders and DST department, provide regular reporting.
- Comply and Contribute to any applicable internal standards/methodologies including Compliance requirements when managing project execution.
- Support PMO activities as required.
- Support change management process with business stakeholders.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experiences in project management (Waterfall and Agile). Ability to lead project in a cross-functional and cross-cultures environment.
- Strong facilitation skills that include meeting organization and preparation, effective presentation, ability to moderate discussions, and drive consensus on direction.
- Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle in IT environments
- Energetic team player with a high degree of initiative and innovation, able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
- Fluent in English, additional language skills considered an asset.
- University Degree or College Diploma in a related field
- More than 5 years’ experience in a project management role
- Experience in leading large size projects with complexity
- Certification in a project management methodology (e.g. PMBOK, SCRUM) as a strong asset
- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure DevOps will be considered as an asset
Husky TechnologiesTM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky Technologies TM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky TechnologiesTM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.
Husky TechnologiesTM is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
No agency or telephone inquiries please.