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
Job Features
Job Category | Project Manager |