Senior Project Manager

Contract

Toronto

Posted 10 months ago

There is a 6 months contract opportunity with possible extension for a Senior Project Manager in Toronto.

Must have managed 2 or more end to end, high complexity Programs (multiple vendors, stakeholders and technology).

Managed programs using Agile methodology with 2 or more scrum teams.

And over 10 years’ experience of contributing to the success of a range of large-to-very large initiatives with above average levels of complexity and business criticality.

If you are available, please send your resume to hiten.shah@2iresourcing.ca OR harveen.kataria@2iresourcing.ca OR refer someone interested.

Reliability level security clearance is a must.

Site: Toronto | 6 months

Job Posting Title: Project Manager – Senior

Description: NOTE:

– The hiring manager is looking for very senior level resource who can start ASAP

– There is no flexibility in terms of work location. Hired contractor will have to work full-time onsite at Solar Dr location

– The initial contract is for 6 months. However, there are possibilities of further contract extension

THE POSITION

The Senior Project Manager/Scrum Master is responsible for leading two very unique Product Teams.
Responsibilities include managing resources, schedules, financials and adhering to Agile and SDLC control guidelines throughout the full systems development life cycle.
This also includes management of issues, risks and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives as it relates to improving project delivery.
The Senior Project Manager has the authority to run the Product Teams on a day-to-day basis.
Verify that the Product Teams produce the required deliverables of quality, within the specified constraints of time and cost and to achieve the potential benefits defined in the business case.
The Senior Project Manager/Scrum Lean reports to the Director of Data Analytics.

Responsibilities:

Manage two Product Teams that span multiple lines of business
Understanding of Technology and System Architecture
Monitor and ensure the business values within the delivery teams align with business priorities
Provide on-site leadership for product teams by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
Full project life cycle ownership as guided by Innovapost’s iDom delivery model
Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives
Report on Product Team’s success criteria results, metrics, test and deployment management activities
Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence
Utilize Agile methodologies and act as scrum master for any required standups
Procure adequate resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes
Manage the day-to-day project activities and resources and chairs the team meetings
Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership
Develop and manage all aspects of project and program engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks and issues
Define success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project and program life cycle
Ensure that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Experience in managing very large programs
Comprehensive knowledge of project/program management methodologies and tools
Knowledge and experience in agile (scrum / Kanban / iterative development)
Exceptional relationship skills, collaboration across lines of business
Strong communication skills for both internal and external customers
Strong issue resolution skills
Strong understanding of key concepts of financial processes such as budgeting, financial modeling, ROI development etc.

EXPERIENCE

Managed 2 or more end to end, high complexity Programs (multiple vendors, stakeholders and technology)
Managed programs using Agile methodology with 2 or more scrum teams
Over 10 years’ experience of contributing to the success of a range of large-to-very large initiatives with above average levels of complexity and business criticality

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION