Project Manager at Affinity

On behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is seeking a Project Manager to support various business transformation initiatives (ranging from customer facing technology transformation, upgrading our technology applications from legacy on-premise to cloud based SaaS solutions such as MS Sharepoint migration etc.). The priority will be developing the governance of the M365/SharePoint portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Delivers project to agreed scope, schedule, quality and budget;

• Practices effective organizational change management practices following BCF project methodology, policies and procedures;

• Facilitates workshops, Working Group meetings, Steering Committee meetings and other stakeholder sessions as required;

• Utilizes effective conflict management practices in determining agreed directions or decisions;

• Establishes and manages effective change control processes;

• Reports status to project stakeholders including project Owner, Sponsor, Steering Committee;

• Defines project scope, goals and deliverables that support business needs in collaboration with stakeholders and management;

• Conducts and supports team member performance management activities;

• Analyzes and evaluates client needs and advises on timing and priorities of projects;

• Advises and actively contributes to the response to business opportunities and problems by matching information technology to meet business requirements;

• Working with Supply Chain, facilitates the procurement process including RFPs, RFIs, evaluation, selection of vendors and contract negotiation;

• Contributes to the development of the client’s short and long term strategic plans as they relate to the respective project portfolio;

• Identifies inter-dependencies, conflicting requirements, and overlapping impact on business processes and IT services and architectures across projects;

• Follows Project Management best practices as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI);

• Effectively communicates and manages project expectations to team members and stakeholders on an ongoing basis;

• Defines project success criteria and disseminates information to involved parties throughout project life cycle;

• Conducts project post implementation reviews and contributes to lessons learned repository; Utilizes previous lessons learned in project planning

• Builds, develops, and grows any business relationships vital to the success of the project.

Deliverables:

Typical project deliverables would include but not limited to the following:

• Project Charter

• Project Roadmap and workplan(s)

• Change management and communications plan

• Other project documentation per BCF PMO standards and governance

Required Experience:

• 8-10+ years’ of project management experience in delivering technology driven projects or programs , with focus on digital transformation, or technology-enabled transformation

• Experience in managing projects with budgets over $500k

Soft Skills:

• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects/programs in complex organizations with multiple stakeholders and shifting priorities

• Excellent organizational, communication and stakeholder management skills

• Experience working with or in support of Directors and Executive sponsors

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About Affinity:

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 12841