Project Manager – Intermediate

We have an excellent 1 year contract opportunity with strong possibility of extension for an Intermediate Project Manager in Toronto.

Work would be done remotely until the pandemic situation normalizes.

Must haves:

• Reliability level Federal Security clearance is mandatory
• 7+ years of experience in leading a range of mid- size to large initiatives (1 + Million dollars) with above-average levels of complexity and business criticality
• Project Management: 7+ years of experience in managing projects/programs
• Comprehensive knowledge of Agile/ Scrum project management methodologies and tools
• Delivery and Product Support Management: experienced in delivery of new projects as well as providing end to end support for current products
• Certifications : PMP, Agile/Scrum

If you are available, please send your resume to [email protected] OR refer someone interested.

Job Posting Start Date:   03/29/2021

Job Posting End Date:   04/01/2022

Job Posting Title:   Project Manager – Intermediate

• Start date: ASAP

• Contract duration: 1 year with a possibility of extension
• Candidate to be submitted at a competitive rate.

• Location: Toronto, Dundas Street. The Hiring manager wants to focus on candidates located in Toronto area for now.

Site:   Toronto

JOB PROFILE SUMMARY

We are looking for a passionate Project Manager/Scrum Master to join our Digital team. As a Project Manager in our company, you will be accountable for high-quality execution and delivery of new projects as well as ownership of our current products in a fully Agile/Scrum team environment.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Manage all aspects of project management from discovery through delivery implementation and stabilization:
  • Create and manage schedules, budgets, quality, communication, resource and risk management plans
  • Provide the direction required to meet the project objectives and commitments
  • Analyze and make decisions on projects, considering project benefits, scope, cost, schedule, and quality
  • Prepare reports regarding status of project
  • Ensure appropriate management of stakeholders throughout the project
  • Lead Scrum ceremonies such as daily Scrum standup meetings, sprint planning and retrospective sessions
  • Work with the Business Product Owner to define scope for MVP and subsequent releases
  • Work closely with IT Ops and Business Partners to manage effectively and efficiently resolution of incidents related to your portfolio of applications
  • Collaborate with the IT PMO to ensure compliance with project standards, processes, tools and methodology
  • Work with the BSD IT Partner to ensure compliance with engagement processes and business partner requirements
  • Oversee integration of the agile team’s deliverables with the project at large, as well as how deliverables may have touchpoints in other sub-domains
  • Ensure all groups are being provided with timely and accurate project information such as reporting of project status, issues, risks

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of experience in leading a range of mid- size to large initiatives (1 + Million dollars) with above-average levels of complexity and business criticality
• Project Management: 7+ years of experience in managing projects/programs
• Comprehensive knowledge of Agile/ Scrum project management methodologies and tools
• Delivery and Product Support Management: experienced in delivery of new projects as well as providing end to end support for current products
• Financial Management: strong understanding of key concepts of financial processes such as budgeting, forecasting, etc.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Academic : Post-secondary degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Technology or related field (required)
• Certifications : PMP, Agile/Scrum

OVERALL SKILLS – ABILITIES

• Facilitate and encourage collaboration in a cross-disciplinary Scrum team environment, across multiple projects and multiple locations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time-management skills