Senior Project Manager

LeverageTek is actively seeking a Senior Project Manager for a 6-month contract with its Ottawa-based customer.

Work Location

The successful candidate will be required to work 2x / week on-site at the customer headquarters in Ottawa, ON.

Key Tasks

• Work closely with IT leadership and relevant stakeholders to ensure the effective planning, development, and implementation of multiple initiatives
• Deliver all assigned initiatives on time, on scope and within budget following the ITS PMO standards and best practices
• Plan, monitor and manage internal projects in collaboration with various teams involved, including project planning, resourcing, staffing, vendor assessment, progress reporting, stakeholder management, communication in steering and cost benefit analysis / tracking
• Oversee the established project vision. Participate in the definition of project objectives and scope and a list of deliverables by collaborating with project sponsor, and stakeholders
• Develop and maintain up-to-date project plans by identifying deliverables and duration, and by participating in human resources designation for tasks;

develop and manage the detailed project schedule and project management plans (e.g. requirements, scope, schedule, cost, communication, resource, risk, issue, change management, quality, etc.)

• Follow and control the project evolution and communicate the progress made, in line with corporate policies and standards;
• facilitate meetings and create presentations related to milestones, issue resolution, project status; conduct overall project / program reporting;

identify problem situations, handle them, take action and suggest solutions

• Manage project risks including contingency and critical path. Manage problems and risk factors with governance in place
• Integrate and evaluate the Change Management Approach. Monitor implementation efforts and transition issues to ensure business risks are identified and solutions are recommended.

Ensure follow-up and troubleshoot problems

• Make sure an appropriate methodology is used throughout the project lifecycle. Make sure the team has all the necessary tools to do its job
• Provide high-quality project and program management standards across the whole project lifecycle
• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary professional teams
• Lead communications and relationships with clients and their stakeholders
• Produce monthly reports including project programs, risk registers etc.
• Business Case Development and Implementation by collaborating with all stakeholders and business partners to develop a comprehensive business case for implementing the recommendations

Key Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project or program management, including 5+ years on large projects
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project exposure
• Proficiency in project management methodology, with the ability to identify and resolve issues, manage risk, develop detailed work plans and specifications, manage resource allocations, and facilitate productive team meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field within Information Technology
• Strong collaboration and communication skills working with various stakeholders
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
• Proven capacity to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate effectively with a Product Manager
• Detail-oriented with an unwavering focus on the big picture and delivering results
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with the power to inspire teamwork and motivate project teams
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex issues through keen instincts and organizational

About LeverageTek IT Solutions

Thank you for taking the time to apply! Since our company’s inception in March 2003, LeverageTek IT Solutions has worked resolutely to become one of the industry’s most recognized and trusted suppliers of technology staffing and business consulting services.

With hundreds of successful engagements to our credit with many of Canada’s leading public and private sector organizations, we are the experts in identifying, deploying, and supporting IT and business talent on a contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent basis.

We work with customers across all sectors including academia, aerospace, aviation, finance, government, health care, high tech, military, not-for-profit, and more.

Our responsive service and ability to deliver the right fit, on time and within budget, typically leads to repeat engagements and a long-standing relationship.

Accessibility accommodations are available upon request.