IT Project Manager

Administrative

Oshawa, ON • ID: ADP24-08 • Temporary

About Durham College:

Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution that supports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to the ever-changing workforce.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Durham College offers a wide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, including culinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction and trades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and community services, media, art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer 145 programs – including six honours bachelor’s degrees and nine apprenticeship programs – to more than 13,700 full-time post-secondary and 2,300 apprenticeship students. In addition, more than 14,600 students participate in professional and part-time learning. More than 110,500 alumni represent the college, both locally and around the world.
A forward-looking organization committed to collaboration, innovation and sustainability, Durham College is ranked annually as one of the GTA’s Top 100 employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and has been recognized as a Top 50 Research College in Canada, 10 times. DC has an estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Region and is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve by contributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-being through partnerships, investments and collaboration.

This Opportunity:

Durham College is seeking a contract IT Project Manager (PM) in the IT Services department. Reporting to the Director, ICT Infrastructure, the Project Manager is responsible for overseeing IT infrastructure projects. Information Technology Services (IT Services) is the central IT division of Durham College – providing shared IT services to both the college and Ontario Tech (Ontario Tech University).

This is a contract role from August 1,2024 to March 31,2025 with the possibility of extension. This role works 40 hours per week and will be paid $115,000 annually. The contract IT PM will be responsible for managing major IT infrastructure projects, including a cloud-based initiative related to Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure roadmap, telecommunication and network related projects. Experience in this space is a must for this position.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of (10) years of IT project management experience, a minimum of (12) years of progressive work experience in the IT sector, and a minimum of (7) years of experience managing IT infrastructure projects in an enterprise environment. The candidate will possess a relevant four (4) year degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related of formal Project Management training, PMI certification or equivalent is required. The incumbent should also be able demonstrate that they have kept their skills and knowledge up to date through professional activities and/or additional formal training. The incumbent must have experience procuring information technology and information technology services.

Required Skills

Salary: $115,000 Annually

Required Experience