Sr. Project Manager - General Projects
Affinity
On behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is looking for a Sr. Project Manager to with experience to manage business transformation projects as needed.
Responsibilities:
• Work with the Project Sponsor to identify strategic drivers for projects and the benefits and measurements that will result from the project delivery.
• Develop and maintain detailed project charters, plans and budgets including activities, deliverables and milestone due dates.
• Manage project scheduling, estimating, forecasting, budget monitoring and cost reporting for assigned projects.
• Determine the resource requirements and dependencies to successfully deliver the project and assign tasks to team resources.
• Build working relationships and communicate regularly with the immediate team, and those outside of the immediate team that have an effect on project completion.
• Plan, assign and direct the work of cross-functional project team members. Provide coaching and mentorship as required. Team members may include operational and technical staff, contractors and vendors.
• Manage project issues, proactively mitigate project risks, and lead conflict resolution.
• Makes decisions and recommendations regarding projects scope and related changes required to facilitate a successful outcome.
• Ensure quality and completeness of the project delivery.
• Manage the creation of required project documentation.
• Ensure adherence to operational standards and guidelines.
• Produce regular project status reports as well as periodic update presentations to Steering Committees and other management staff.
• Define and measure project performance indicators and take appropriate corrective action. Conduct post-implementation reviews to ensure continuous improvement and learning.
• Keep current with trends and issues in the Information Technology (IT) industry.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 8 years of IT project management experience with at least 5 years in a Project Manager role working with budgets, complex systems and interfaces.
• Senior PM expertise to manage business transformation projects as needed.
• Experience communicating across all levels and organizations.
• Experience in project management methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile.
• University degree in the field of computer science or business administration or equivalent professional experience.
• Expertise with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective negotiator with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Project Management Professional (PMP
Hourly rate: $110 per hour.
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About Affinity:
Affinity Group is a full-service Information Technology services and staffing company. We believe recruiting is about creating long term relationships that foster a mutually beneficial partnership - an affinity. Bringing a new style of recruiting founded on five core principles – Transparency – Flexibility – Efficiency – Agility – Inclusivity.
For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca
JOB ID: #10891
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