Bilingual Project Manager

Bilingual Project Manager

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Bilingual Project Manager. Remote work with some onsite visits.

Job Description:

Our client is currently hiring a Project Manager to join our IT department, candidate could be located in Toronto, Ontario, Ottawa, Ontario, Montreal, Quebec, Calgary, Alberta or Vancouver, BC. Reporting to the IT PMO Director, this position will be responsible for planning, executing, monitoring and closing IT projects. Will work with technical team members, Business Relationship Managers, Business Analysts and IT PMO director in support of all Canadian IT projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, monitor and close IT projects
• Track and manage project budget, schedule, Scope, KPI’s and Risks
• Identifies, manages, and escalates risks, issues and change requests to appropriate decision makers
• Proactively manages performance, cost, scope, schedule, quality and other key project management activities
• Coordinate with Vendors
• Participate, lead and coordinate status meetings for team members and stakeholder management
• Monitors, tracks and reports on project’s progress to stakeholders and other governance bodies
• Prepare and communicate status reports
• Manage project financials and ensure resolution of anomalies
• Coordinates activities, resources, and information sharing ensuring the delivery of projects and key milestones
• Identify lessons learned and applies the lessons learned to future projects.

Must Have:

• Bilingual in English and French required
• 5+ years experience as a Project Manager for complex projects and programs
• 3+ years managing IT infrastructure and integration projects
• University degree/college diploma, or proven work experience in project management capacity.
• Advanced knowledge of tools and techniques, including Microsoft Office Project, Excel, Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools
• Ability to manage budgets and highlight any variances
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and innovation skills to resolve tough problems.
• Ability to work closely with process owners and other key stakeholders to communicate project progress.
• Must demonstrate initiative, be detail oriented and have good follow-up skills.
• Works independently; takes accountability for assigned tasks and is open minded for process evolution
• Previous experience with Oracle considered an asset
• PMI or SCRUM Certification would be considered as an asset
• The work arrangement for the position is hybrid (2 days per week in nearest office)

Duration: Permanent