Description :
JOB DESCRIPTION – SASKTEL CONTRACTED PROJECT MANAGER (PM) ROLE
Certifications & Education Requirements :
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is required
- Education and training normally gained through post-secondary education at the University or Technical Institute level in one of following :
- Computer Science
- Business Administration
- Engineering
- Other relevant but not listed
- Any additional applicable certification(s) not listed above but are significant to Project Manager role (eg : Agile, Scrum, Kanban, PRINCE2)
Skills & Experience :
Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a Project Manager with accountability for entire or significant portions of projectsProven experience managing and reporting on project scope and scheduleProven experience with project budgeting, cost tracking and cost controlProven experience managing cross divisional project teams and working with various stakeholders including Executive Management with a demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate with all levels of the company to achieve resultsProven experience using written and oral communication skills to convey information clearly, concisely, and logicallyProven experience in managing IT projects ( Infrastructure, Software, Telecommunications) including but not limited to managing requirements, solution design, solution development and testingProven experience in using software applications used for project management functions including MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, SharePoint for Project LibrariesPrevious relevant Telecom experience preferredDomain Knowledge Requirements :
NoneResponsibilities :
Leading a variety of ICT Projects, responsibilities will include, but not be limited to :
Responsible for project deliverables. In doing so the Consultant will be responsible for managing the schedule, budget, scope, issues, risks, and communications.Accountable for project meeting administration including recording and maintaining up-to-date registers of regular meeting minutes, risks, issues, escalations, decisions and actions. Accountable for project meeting logistics including meeting rooms, conference bridges, and web conferences.Accountable for project document management including ensuring current and accurate documentation is filed in the project sites (SharePoint).Participates in the development and accountable for the distribution of regular program and project status reports.Demonstrate strong leadership qualities in organization, planning, facilitation, risk analysis, controlling, negotiation and communications (verbal and written).Core competencies such as initiative, relationship building, influencing others, working independently, problem solving and decision making.Manage key aspects of the project including : Establishing the project schedule, monitoring schedule performance and reporting on progress.Monitoring spending and ensuring adherence to budget. Responsible for project cost reporting.Project communication including communicating status to executives, sponsors and customers.Project document management including ensuring current and accurate documentation is filed in the project sites (SharePoint).Deliverables :
Will include, but not be limited to :
Project PlanProject ScheduleProject Status ReportsRisk, Issues, Actions RegisterOther standard project deliverables, as applicable