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Department: PMO
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Toronto, ON
Compensation: $105,000 - $120,000 / year
Description As a Senior Project Manager this role leads and oversees activities of assigned concurrently running projects to ensure organizational program/project strategic goals and objectives are achieved within approved timeframes, scope and budget. You are responsible for the end-to-end delivery of their projects/programs of various sizes and ultimately responsible for managing scope, development of project/program plans, manage project budgets, schedules, business cases and managing existing and emerging risks. Collaboration with the cross-functional teams and other project managers allows you to overcome challenges and achieve desired results. You regularly update the stakeholders on progress, manage scope changes and deviations from budgets.
The role is considered hybrid with expectation of in-person attendance of at least once every 2-3 weeks.
Key Responsibilities
· Managing the collaboration between internal teams and external consultants to ensure timely task completion, promoting accountability, teamwork, and motivation. · Facilitates decision-making by building consensus, navigating challenges, and overcoming interpersonal obstacles. Leads the implementation of team decisions to avoid decision delays. ·Demonstrates inclusivity and integrity within the project team and across the organization. ·Advocates for the team during difficult situations. · Applies project planning frameworks to manage programs and contribute to portfolio management. ·Directly leads medium to large projects with nominal or medium complexity, developing medium complexity timelines for project completion, with alternative plans in place if needed. ·Establish and monitor project budgets, ensuring alignment with approved financial targets and timelines · Setup and maintain project scope within approved baseline budget, using negotiations and adjustments where necessary. ·Manage the triple constraints (schedule, scope, budget) to achieve consistent, predictable outcomes. · Develop and maintain a risk registry, assess and mitigate business and technical risks, and work with project sponsors to manage the risk plan. · Utilize risk management tools to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, adjusting resources and budgets as needed. · Anticipate risks to project success and develop proactive strategies to minimize impact ·Collaborate with product management to translate customer needs into project requirements. · Prepare and deliver presentations to business partners, executives, and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of project status and urgency. ·Present creative solutions to project challenges while conveying the appropriate level of expertise to executives. · Facilitate program retrospectives, gather insights, and communicate findings to stakeholders. · Cultivate a culture that embraces change and innovation, positioning uncertainty as an opportunity for growth. · Support team members in adapting to change and manage the impact of change initiatives. ·Collaborate with relevant teams to address risks and disruptions caused by changes. · Plan and implement change management strategies, assess impacts, and adjust plans as necessary · Set up and launch Agile projects following Domain-Driven Design principles (e.g., SPADO). ·Adapt to new domains of expertise as required and contribute to technical release scheduling. ·Utilize tools such as Azure DevOps and Jira to track and manage projects.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Critical Competencies
· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and effectively. ·Proficient in problem solving and critical thinking, with the ability to analyze complex situations and make informed decisions ·Technical proficiency in setup and launch Agile projects, Domain-driven Design Engineering Model(e.g. SPADO), and Azure DevOps. ·Analytical skills – proficiency in collecting, interpreting, and using data to support decisions and improve processes. · Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. · Excellent interpersonal skills for building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels. ·Proven ability to lead and influence teams within a matrix organization. ·Adaptability and flexibility to manage change and remain productive in dynamic environments. ·Project management skills – In collaboration with leadership, ability to plan, execute, and oversee projects from initiation to completion, ensuring objectives are met on time and within scope ·Strong attention to detail, and accuracy ensuring high-quality and thorough completion of tasks ·Leadership and initiative, with the ability to take charge of projects, manage collaboration of teams, and proactively seek solutions and opportunities. ·Innovation and creativity – ability to generate new ideas, approaches, or solutions to improve efficiency, products, or services.
Position Requirements
· Undergraduate degree in a related field of study (i.e. business, computer science, communications, etc.);
· Membership in PMI and PMP certification actively in progress
· 5-8 years proven track record of experience in a project management role with preference given to those with data management and/or agile delivery experience. · Solid understanding of Project Management and SDLC methodologies
Languages
- English
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