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RQ08538 - Project Manager / Leader - Junior

RQ08538 - Project Manager / Leader - Junior

freelance.caToronto, Canada
30+ days ago
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Job Description We would like to present to you a new job opportunity and I think you may find it interesting.

If you are interested kindly send the following documents by Thursday, January 23, 10 : 30 AM EST if that interests you and matches your profile.

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Job Title : RQ08538 - Project Manager / Leader - Junior Work Location : North Bay, Toronto, Ontario, Onsite Estimated Start Date : 2025-04-01 Estimated End Date : 2026-03-31 #Business Days : 250.00 Extension : 250.00 Hours per day or Week : 7.25 hours per day Security Level : OPP Level 2

Must Have

  • At least 2 years of experience in project management and direct experience applying all phases (concept, definition, planning, implementation, and closeout) of fundamental project management concepts, practices, and procedures to a large-scale, complex, high-value projects to meet critical timelines.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing or contributing to the advancement of large-scale public safety radio infrastructure projects.
  • Strong communications skills, both written and verbal. Able to succinctly articulate key project information in a politically astute manner.
  • Experience building reports to support decision-making on project scope, schedule, cost.

    • Description

  • Support the Sr. Project Manager to manage, oversee, track and update large complex projects; including scheduling, risk management, deliverables, and associated documentation.
  • Provide support to the project team and Ministry partners to complete and manage all required aspects of the project.
  • Work with project team to ensure successful delivery for the Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN) project.

    • Skills

  • Advancing the work items identified by senior members of the project team.
  • Support the development of project plans that identify resource, time, and budgetary needs.
  • Support project meetings with team, managers, and stakeholders.
  • Provide feedback, advice, project updates and encouragement to team members.
  • Meet deadlines assigned by the project team and deliver quality outputs.
  • Track project milestones and assist in project acceptance.
  • Undertake work as assigned.
  • Work collaboratively with the client representatives and in partnership with other project managers to develop coordinated approaches / solutions.
  • Supporting the PSRN Program by proactively identifying, communicating, and managing multi-faceted client-facing risks and issues to deliver a superior customer service experience and to support efficient and effective project delivery.
  • Interacting directly with ministry clients, business partners, and project team members to develop and maintain strong ongoing relationships, always looking for opportunities to improve client satisfaction.
  • Supporting the development of ministry-specific dashboards, reports, and other project management materials.
  • Proactively identifying risks and issues pertaining to the assigned work package, developing mitigation options in coordination with the project team, and preparing materials to be presented to Project Champions and the Portfolio Team.
  • Establishing trust with vendors, stakeholders, and peer groups across ministries through effective relationship management.
  • Supporting the development / updating of project artifacts, associated documentation, Briefing Notes, Change Requests, Contracts, Request for Bid (RFBs), etc.
  • Assisting with financial governance as needed.
  • Supporting the development of complex network implementation and / or transition and migration strategies and plans with cross stream dependencies including vendor activities.
  • Knowledge of, and direct experience applying, fundamental project management tools, techniques, and methodologies to projects of various sizes and complexity.
  • Able to quickly absorb information.
  • Able to build relationships within the project team and with key stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of radio and / or telecommunications systems.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Problem solver : ability to identify and analyze risks, issues, and problems, develop mitigation options and present findings to senior team members.
  • Facilitation : creating and maintaining associated documents including minutes, action items, RACI charts, risk logs, critical path, etc.
  • Consultation, negotiation, and relationship management skills; able to create a positive team environment.
  • Proficiency in creating and managing project schedules using MS Project and Excel, developing / assessing process flows, Visio, and establishing / reviewing / updating key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • All roles procured are required to be cleared through the Contractor Security Clearance Process of the OPS

    • Experience and Skill Set Requirements

    Project Management Skills - 35 points

  • Knowledge of, and direct experience applying all phases (concept, definition, planning, implementation, and closeout) of fundamental project management concepts, practices, and procedures to a large-scale, complex, high-value projects in order to meet critical timelines.
  • Able to work effectively on concurrent tasks, while also building capacity and supporting the project team.
  • A professional who can work with minimal direction and perform project management work that is varied and involves complexity.
  • Ability to apply and interpret business rules and concepts in daily work.
  • Experience creating various levels of reports (e.g. executive, summary, status, etc.).
  • Demonstrated experience supporting meetings, preparing and distributing project updates and materials, taking minutes / action items, maintaining progress reports, documenting risk mitigations, recommendations, etc.
  • Ability to support vendor management and commitments, provide oversight to ensure contractual obligations are met.
  • Reasonable knowledge of industry standards and methodologies.
  • Demonstrated experience identifying and evaluating specific issues or risks, providing options analysis, and recommending action plans to mitigate the risks.
  • Demonstrated experience with standard project management tools, such as, MS Project, Clarity / Planview, Visio, MS Office Suite, SharePoint, PowerBI or equivalents.
  • Experience creating and maintaining project management artefacts / project collaterals, such as, meeting minutes, project plans, briefing notes, change requests.
  • Experience working with both the business users and technology / infrastructure teams.
  • Strong planning and time management skills with a focus on attention to detail.

    • Note : This position is currently listed as "Onsite"; however, the Assignment under this request will provisionally be “Hybrid” , working 7.25 hours per calendar day, sometime between 8 : 00-5 : 00 PM (excluding lunch breaks) Monday to Friday inclusive, unless otherwise identified. These conditions are subject to change as the OPS reflects on its current situation. During the duration of the assignment you will be under the discretion of the Hiring Manager’s requirements for the Project you are assigned to.

  • OPP-2 Security Clearances could take approximately 10 weeks to process.

    • Qualification Bachelor Degree Job Related Sector(s) Project Manager - Leader  Experience

  • Greater Than 10 Year
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