IT Project Manager

Role Purpose

To plan, execute, and oversee technology-related projects that involve the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems and infrastructure. Responsibilities span from initial project planning through to final deployment and subsequent transitioning to ongoing production support.

About The Role

• Develop project objectives including schedules, clearly defined scope, resources, and physical assets required to meet project requirements. Develop timelines and expectations for all elements of a project.
• Manage cross-functional project teams and stakeholders across the organization. Anticipate and proactively manage change throughout the project cycle.
• Lead the development of various project plans, ensuring alignment of activities and priorities. Provide project status updates and key project management lifecycle deliverables as identified in the IT PMO Project Management Methodology.
• Identify and manage risk, determine appropriate courses of action on complex issues while exercising judgment on moderately complex decisions that fall outside standard procedures, practices, and policies.
• Participate in change management activities to support successful project adoption, including coordinating training sessions and preparing change-related materials.
• Contribute to project documentation, decision tracking, and ensuring the project aligns with established IT PMO Project Management Methodology.
• Maintain ownership of project progress, scope, and budget, and follow proper change management processes to proactively address any deviations from established baseline.

About You

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business or equivalent.
• Member of the Project Management Institute.

Experience

• 5-7 years professional experience in Project Management and technology implementation.

Job Function, Technical Knowledge, and Skills

• Proven skills, education, and/or applicable certifications, including relevant Project Management experience (PMP preferred).
• Hands-on experience with Jira as a project management tool.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Organizational skills & the ability to manage projects/workload in an efficient manner.
• Problem-solving capabilities, critical thinking, and solutions oriented.
• Strong leadership.
• Pro-active approach.
• Strong attention to detail.
• IT technical knowledge.
• Fluent in English.
• Previous Canadian work experience or experience working directly with Canadian industries.