HM Note : This remote role isonly available to candidates located inOntario.
Description :
As Junior ProjectManager you will play a crucial role in the Oracle Greening projectfocused on updating end of life versions of Oracle databases for alarge portfolio of applications to the latest supported version(Oracle 19c).
You will work closely with Sr Project Managers andcrossfunctional teams I and amp;IT professionals and leadership tolead and enable this evergreening initiative.
Candidate must be astrong selfstarter who knows how to finesse relationships whilekeeping the big picture inmind.
Inthis role you will : andnbsp;
Develop andmanage strategic communication and change management strategiesthroughout the different phases of the projects (development toimplementation) to meet the established goals andobjectives.
Providebusiness analysis expertise to navigate enterprisewide strategiesproduce data analytics and draft briefing materials and dashboardsto tell the stories to application owners and buildconsensus.
Buildstrong partnerships taking an inclusive approach with crossfunctional teams and internal stakeholders who have divergingperspectives to ensure that all adhere to best practices andstandardapproaches.
Developproject related strategies / frameworks by anticipating potentialissues and provides risk mitigations andrecommendations.
Skills
Experienceand Skill SetRequirements
Experienceand Skill Set Requirements andnbsp; and nbsp;
andnbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; andnbsp;Minimum 1 years of experience as a ProjectManager
and nbsp;and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; andnbsp;Knowledge of project management principles methods andtechniques
andnbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; andnbsp;Excellent analytical problem solving and decisionmakingskills
and nbsp;and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Provenexperience facilitation of client meetings / workshops interpretationof business needs to technicalrequirements
- andnbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; andnbsp;Experience creating and documenting project plans and statusreports and nbsp;
- and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;and nbsp; and nbsp;
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; andnbsp; and nbsp;Experience with Agile development concepts andmethodologies
andnbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;and nbsp;Strong technical and businessaptitude
and nbsp;and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; andnbsp;Persistent attention todetail
and nbsp;and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; andnbsp;Excellent verbal and written communication skills (clear andamp; concise)
andnbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;and nbsp;Selfmotivated leader with strong interpersonalskills
and nbsp;and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; andnbsp;Advanced skills in Office365 Microsoft Teams Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft Office andVisio
and nbsp; andnbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Provenability to handle multiple tasks and deliver within extremely tightdeadlines
and nbsp;and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Previousgovernment experience is anasset
and nbsp; andnbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Strongcommunication interpersonal collaboration and negotiation skills towork seamlessly in an agile crossfunctional team with clientsvendor(s) and otherstakeholders.
andnbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; andnbsp;Excellent facilitation presentation timemanagement andproblemsolvingskills.
and nbsp;and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Able tobuild strong and trusting relationships liaising effectivelystakeholders
andnbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; andnbsp;Able to resolve issues in a timely manner provide options andrecommendations.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; andnbsp;Strong research skills to perform industry research provideoptions and make recommendations for solutionimprovements.
EvaluationCriteria Skill SetRequirements
ProjectManagement Skills(40%) :
Knowledgeor Expertise in applying project management theory methodologiesand techniques to provide overall direction coordinationimplementation execution control and completion of projectsensuring consistency with mandate objectives andstrategies.
Knowledge of issues management communication and change managementprinciples to assist clients and stakeholders with changemanagementactivities.
Experience or ability to develop and manage multiple miniprojectplans concurrently and preparing project plans for approval withattention todetail.
Knowledgeof IT systems tools workflow and databases to developmicroimplementationplans.
Leadershipand Political Acuity(20%) :
Leadershipskills to coordinate activities and team members throughout thedifferent project phases towards successfulcompletion.
Organization and planning skills to manage a number of complex andconcurrent issues while continuing to deliverresults.
Knowledgeof project management and indepth knowledge of task estimationscheduling and control to prepare project plans and provideguidance.
Politicalacuity to deal with sensitive situations to work strategically withgovernment stakeholders and develop appropriate responses to ensureprojects reflect the overall enterprise objectives andpriorities.
Analyticaland Strategic Thinking Skills(20%) :
Stronganalytical and conceptualizationskills
Research andproblem solving skills to scan the organizational environmentanalyze data identify and assess emerging trends and developoptions to strategically manage complex issues andfiles.
Ability tothink holistically and horizontally about business problems andopportunities and ensure strategic alignment betweencrossfunctionalprograms / activities.
Communicationsand Relationship Management Skills(20%) :
Excellentcommunication skills to clearly articulate project visionfacilitate discussions / negotiations prepare written briefingspresentations and other project relatedmaterials.
Negotiation skills to influence others and find collaborativesolutions
Abilityto buildrelationships
- Emotionally intelligent communicator who can engage in toughconversations while remaining calm and unbiased. andnbsp;
- AdvancedOffice365 Microsoft Teams Microsoft Project Office (Word ExcelPowerpoint)Visio
Musthaves :
- 5 years andnbsp;as Project Manager / Leader
- Experience orability to develop and manage multiple miniproject plansconcurrently and preparing project plans for approval withattention to detail.
- Organization and planningskills to manage a number of complex and concurrent issues whilecontinuing to deliver results.
- Ability to thinkholistically and horizontally about business problems andopportunities and ensure strategic alignment betweencrossfunctionalprograms / activities.