We are looking for an IT Project Manager to join our client's media division. You will be responsible for leading multiple high priority, complex, long-term projects and programs. You will provide the necessary project leadership to plan, manage, implement, and deliver technical solutions to successfully meet the requirements of the client. You will lead, plan, manage and deliver all assigned projects through all specific phases in alignment with business strategies. This individual will provide leadership, while partnering with stakeholders.
Must Haves:
- Degree in computer science, business administration or a related discipline an asset
- Experience with business requirements gathering, project planning, project implementation and evaluation of projects
- Adaptable problem solver with solid leadership skills
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial
- Demonstrated project management expertise through planning and managing projects of increasing size and complexity
- Successful implementation of projects from project initiation, through to planning, implementation and evaluation
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in cross-functional teams and to demonstrate a strong customer service orientation
- Successful track record of successful conflict management experiences
- Experience with mitigation of project risks and issues
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio
- Must possess a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License, and have access to a vehicle for use on corporate business (mileage compensated) demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
- Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
- Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
- Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
- Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
- Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
- PMP (Project management Professional) is an asset
- 7 years of project management experience
Responsibilities:
- Accountable for successful delivery of assigned projects to deliver results and benefits
- Complete involvement in the project cycle from kick off to delivery
- Manages assigned projects, ensuring effective cross-divisional teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality, health and safety and organizational performance and continuous learning.
- Provide the necessary project leadership to plan, manage, implement, and deliver complex technical solutions to successfully meet the requirements of the various lines of business to deliver and build a positive, supportive and open culture
- Engage appropriate stakeholders to identify and manage required outcomes of projects for the business
- Establish effective project oversight and engage the correct levels to support the direction for the project
- Develop project scope, define deliverables, build consensus and manage stakeholder expectations and plan, implement and deliver business/system solutions within a complex and evolving team environment
- Monitor project budgets on a regular basis
- Manage multiple projects of high complexity, concurrently
- Identify, evaluate, and document risks, issues, constraints and dependencies with projects
- Document current state and future process workflows ensuring business participation and sign off
- Implement effective change request process
- Provide on-going communication to key stakeholders, including the Project Sponsor and Business Project Owner
- Provide timely and accurate reporting on project-related milestones and measurements, deliverables, risks and in accordance with guidelines
- Establish and maintain a relationship with internal partners
- Lead implementation planning
