23-039 IT Project Manager

23-039 IT Project Manager

Number of Vacancies: 4

Duration: 1 year

Hourly Rate: $75 - 89/hour

Location: 700 University Ave/ 889 Brock Road

Hours: up to 40 hours per week

Job Overview:

Working and leading in all phases of the project life-cycle including: Initiation, Planning, Definition, Execution and Closeout.
Implementation of systems ranging from single stand-alone applications to large, complex systems with extensive integrations requiring comprehensive organizational change management.
Delivering all stages of the SDI-C (Software Development Life Cycle), including requirements definition, solution architecture & design, software development, system integration, testing and quality assurance.
Managing projects through rapid development methodologies such as Agile, Iterative, etc.
Manage and develop the relationship between business units and CIO through interaction with senior business management.
Keep abreast of the latest business developments, priorities, plans, strategies, and business needs.
Analyzing technology and business risks to identify implications, root-cause and creative solutions.
Leading the development of business cases that will provide funding release through various projects gates.
Maintain a focus on continuous improvement, including knowledge of project management developments and practices, trends in IT technology and services, systems management disciplines, and related industry best-practices that could add value to the business.
Other duties as required

Qualifications

4 year University Degree in computer science or other relevant program
PMP designation required
Lean Six Sigma Certification an asset
10+ years of IT project management experience
Experience managing projects through rapid development methodologies such as Agile, Iterative, etc.
Experience working with a Matrixed delivery model
Understanding of the entire SDLC
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Prior experience in managing conflicting priorities of scope, schedule, cost and quality.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and the ability to provide guidance.

Preferred Experience