IT Project Group Manager

We are looking for IT Project Group Manager for a perm role in Mississauga. Its a 3 days Hybrid role in Mississauga. If you have all the required skills please apply with a copy of your updated resume and contact details.

About the Role

The IT Project Group Manager is accountable for management of complex / critical / large professional disciplinary areas. Leads and directs a team of professionals. Requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas within a function and how they interact in order to achieve the objectives of the function. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in driving IT program delivery, managing cross-functional teams, and executing large-scale, multi-faceted projects. This role requires a strategic leader who can think critically, challenge the status quo, and ensure successful outcomes in a fast-paced, ever evolving technological landscape. Applies in-depth understanding of the business impact of technical contributions. Strong commercial awareness is a necessity. Generally accountable for delivery of a full range of services to one or more businesses / geographic regions. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication may be necessary. Accountable for the end results of an area. Exercises control over resources, policy formulation and planning. Primarily affects a sub-function. Involved in short- to medium-term planning of actions and resources for own area.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all technology components of the development and implementation of major / multiple / highly complex projects; may manage enterprise wide projects.
• Develops detailed IT work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans and status reports.
• Oversees the implementation of data governance tooling adhering to data governance frameworks, policies and standards to ensure data quality, privacy, security and compliance.
• Manages the implementation and optimization of data governance tools and collaborates with product, technology and business teams to integrate these tools into the broader program delivery landscape.
• Provides IT strategic direction for projects managed.
• Develops and presents executive-level program and project reports, tracking performance against KPIs and delivering updates to senior stakeholders regularly.
• Sets guidelines for appropriate staffing requirements to meet operational needs.
• Impacts the IT project leadership function by strategic influence and by exercising control over resources, budget management and planning; accountable for end results.
• Applies in-depth knowledge of concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve issues that have impact beyond own area.
• Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and alignment across all levels.
• Ensures essential procedures are followed and contributes to defining standards.
• Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of how IT project leadership integrates within the overall technology function to achieve objectives; requires a good understanding of the industry.
• Provides evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual information in complicated, unique and dynamic situations; draws on diverse range of internal and external sources.
• Influences and negotiates with senior leaders (across functions); may communicate with external parties.

Qualifications

10+ years experience in a related technology delivery, program management role with commensurate people management experience

Education

Bachelor’s / University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree

Desired Attributes