Job Description
Altis Technology is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to join our clients team in Ontario. This hybrid role requires candidates to work onsite at various dispatch centers three days a week and remotely for two days. The ideal candidate will possess a wealth of experience in managing complex IT projects, particularly in the realm of Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) telecommunication systems and PSRN. Key Responsibilities :
- Manage all phases (concept, definition, planning, implementation, and closeout) of large-scale, complex IT projects.
- Oversee and ensure fiscal control and accountability of large project budgets, including estimates, forecasts, and reconciliation of actuals.
- Lead the gathering and development of requirements for project charters and integrated project plans.
- Identify and evaluate specific issues or risks, provide options analysis, and recommend action plans to mitigate risks.
- Utilize project management tools such as MS Project, Clarity / Planview, or equivalents for standard status reporting.
- Plan and implement voice communication services and replace voice communication systems in Public Safety environments.
- Lead projects from market scanning, procurement, planning, implementation to completion.
Must-Have Qualifications :
10+ years of experience in Program / Project Management.Demonstrated IT project management experience managing all phases of large-scale, complex IT projects.Experience with Public Safety Answering Point telecommunication equipment systems such as Communication Console System (CCS), Trunked Radio System, Conventional Communication Solution, and backup solutions.Experience with PSRN.Working knowledge of Project Management Institute (PMI) standards.Demonstrated management experience in Project Management methodologies, producing documentation, collaterals, and artifacts.Demonstrated experience with project and software development lifecycle (SDLC).Demonstrated experience with Enterprise Content Management.Demonstrated experience leading a large project team and effectively communicating across many functional areas.Technical Skills :
Experience with planning and implementing voice communication services and replacing voice communication systems in Public Safety environments.Experience with implementing and replacing voice logging systems.Experience with back-end technology of radio and paging systems.Experience leading a project from market scanning, procurement, planning, implementation to completion.Analytic and Communication Skills :
Experience preparing and distributing project updates and progress reports to stakeholders.Ability to manage client expectations with diverse interests, technical and non-technical backgrounds.Strong written communication skills for preparing authoritative recommendations, proposals, and reports.Strong team player with a track record of meeting deadlines.Strong discipline in resolving resourcing and inter-personal conflicts, ensuring knowledge sharing among team members.Experience leading presentations for senior management, stakeholders, and teams.Ability to act independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.Industry Experience :
Experience with the land ambulance sector and its stakeholders is an asset.Experience managing projects related to 24x7 critical environments and operations.