About the role
- Engage a Project Manager under the general direction of the program manager
- Responsible for the success of both divisional and corporate projects
- Work collaboratively with business owners, product managers, and other business leaders
- Provide guidance to and direct all project activity
- Lead medium to complex size project teams and direct/indirect project staff, including consultants
- Establish and maintain productive relationships with management and staff across divisions
- Plan and manage projects to ensure successful delivery of objectives
- Organize and lead the project team in the development and execution of the implementation plan
- Manage the full project life cycle from initiation to closeout, ensuring all requisite key controls are in place
- Understand business objectives and develop project plans, including estimating required resources and timelines
- Identify and manage risks and issues that emerge throughout the project lifecycle
- Manage, coordinate, and schedule project resources and activities
- Provides direction to operational management and project team
- Develop and manage the project schedule, milestones, deliverables, and action items
- Oversee release of key deliverables for acceptor and approver
- Manage project budget and provide regular monthly forecast updates
- Identify and engage project stakeholders
Requirements
- Degree in Business, Commerce, Computer Science or equivalent
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Scaled Agile (SAFe) certification or designation is an asset
- Supplementary courses in project management, i.e. risk management, program management, and agile project management are an asset
- 7 years of related experience, including 3 years managing medium projects and special initiatives
- Experience in requirements gathering and requirements documentation
- Experience in business case development and delivery
- Remote Work acceptable
- Normal Business Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (CT) (8 billable hours per day)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
project managementrisk managementprogram managementagile project managementrequirements gatheringrequirements documentationbusiness case developmentproject schedulingbudget managementproject lifecycle management
Soft skills
collaborationleadershipcommunicationrelationship managementorganizational skillsproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementguidancedirectionteam management
Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)Scaled Agile (SAFe)