Project Manager (telecom) - Regina, SK

Multiple PM opportunities (RFP)

Tentative start : June 2024

Location : Regina, Saskatchewan (11-12 locations that the resources may need to ravel to)

Hybrid : 2-3 days a week (remote is NOT possible)

Duration : 12 months and yes strong possibility to extend

Open to candidates willing to relocate but would prefer Saskatchewan local candidates

Requirements :

• 3-10+ years of experience as a Project Manager with large enterprise-wide projects with big budgets
• Relevant IT and / or telecom experience preferred (wireline, wireless, converged) within the last seven (7) years
• Telecom industry experience is preferred and resources with telecom will be prioritized
• Experience in financial reporting for small size projects including budgeting, cost tracking and cost control.
• Project management procurement and vendor management experience
• Experience and thorough knowledge in Agile and Agile / Hybrid methodology
• Experience managing and holding third party vendors accountable.
• Proven experience in managing and prioritizing small project or phase(s) of a larger project including but not limited to project performance management, requirements, solution design, development, and testing.

Required Education and Certification :

• Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP) Certification
• Post-secondary education at the University or Technical Institute level in BA, Computer Science, Engineering, or IT
• Certified in People Change Management (e.g. Prosci) is desired
• Certified Agile, Scrum, Kanban is desired

Responsibilities :

• Accountable for all aspects of the project (or phase) over the entire project life cycle (initiate, plan, execute, control and monitor, close).
• Responsible for managing the project / program schedule, budget, scope, requirements, benefits, issues, risks, and communications.
• Act as the single point of contact and escalation for the project / program.
• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities in organization, planning, facilitation, risk analysis, project / program performance management, negotiation and communications (verbal and written).
• Core competencies such as initiative, relationship building, influencing others, problem solving and decision making.
• Manage the overall project / program including :
• Facilitating the development of and complying with the required Corporate Program Management Office (cPMO) standard Project Management deliverables including Business Case, Project Plan, Project Schedule, etc.
• Ensure adherence to project / program budget; responsible for cost management and reporting.
• Project communications including development of Project Communications Plan, regular team status and communicating status at a Director and Executive level.
• People Change Management planning and execution.
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