We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to join our Calgary logistics client on an initial 8-month contract and drive the successful execution of several pivotal IT initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for managing complex projects ranging from enterprise database upgrades to the deployment of sophisticated patchi
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ng processes and lifecycle hardware refreshes. Your expertise will guide cross-functional teams through both Agile and Waterfall methodologies to achieve exceptional results that align with strict performance criteria. If you are a self-starter with a proven track record in leading multi-stakeholder, business-focused application development projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of our client's technology landscape.
Advantages
• Direct and oversee diverse IT projects, demonstrating your management skills and making a significant impact on key business initiatives.
• Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, from Product Owners to Technical Leads, fostering professional growth and network expansion.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies in database management, software upgrades, and infrastructure refreshes, keeping your skills sharp and current.
• Play a critical role in decision-making processes with the opportunity to influence outcomes at executive levels.
• Enhance your portfolio with complex, high-visibility projects and continuous learning opportunities, including Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Responsibilities
• Direct accountability for planning and executing one or more Agile or Waterfall projects as solution scope requires to project performance criteria (on time, within scope, on budget, and meeting quality standards) as defined in the project statement(s);
• Develop project estimate basis using Agile software development estimation techniques Work with Product and resource owners to identify internal and external stakeholders, and then lead stakeholders management activities throughout the project life cycle;
• Own the development and review of project requirements with Product Owners, Solution Architects, and Technical Leads to ensure project will deliver to the planned benefits
• Facilitate interactions between Technical Leads, Project Delivery Staff, and QA Leads to ensure that project delivery and testing completion are aligned Facilitate cross-departmental project delivery activities, and gain commitment for delivery while managing competing demands, to ensure that project delivery dates are not compromised
• Plan project implementations, facilitate implementation dry runs, and lead Go live activities to ensure production implementations do not adversely impact the production environment
• Escalate material issues and risks to leadership in a timely fashion
• Ensure that Organizational Change Management activities are completed to drive product adoption
• Ensure that Transition to Support is planned for, completed, and approved so that the support organization can support all new or modified systems
• Follow IS PMO processes regarding deliverables, stage gates, and controls in accordance with SOX and management controls compliance;
• Create and maintain project financials across project cost budget managed in SAP and Excel;
• Provide accurate and timely project financial submissions;
• Develop, monitor and control all aspects of project delivery in accordance with CP IS PMO and project management best practices - Develop, and support the development, of presentations to senior management regarding project scope, schedule, budget, and current status updates.
Qualifications
• Leader with exceptional stakeholder management and communications capabilities.
• 10+ years of experience leading large, multi-stakeholder business focused application development IS projects;
• Rapidly learn new business processes and operating practices, and apply this knowledge to improve project planning and delivery;
• Self-starter, the successful candidate demonstrates strong accountability and pride of ownership to deliver quality solutions;
• Deliver Custom Development, and/or Application Integration projects, and/or IT Infrastructure implementation or upgrade, including software, using primary Iterative, Agile or Waterfall Project methodologies;
• Lead SOW development, participate in contract negotiations, and manage Vendors and materials delivery;
• Hands-on experience using Jira and Microsoft Project to plan and deliver projects
• Ability to communicate and influence decision making at executive and working levels, with demonstrated prioritization and conflict resolution experience;
• Advanced project management practical expertise across knowledge areas: scope, time, cost, quality, human resource, communication, risk and procurement and integration management;
• University degree or equivalent in Commerce/Business Administration, Engineering, or Computer Science;
• Project Management Professional certificate (PMP) or equivalent experience;
• PMI-ACP or Certified Scrum Master would be considered an asset;
Summary
Join our client and be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and leadership. Apply now via this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!
P.S. Don’t forget that when you update your profile on Randstad.ca it helps us find you faster when we do have roles that match your skills! So even if this role isn’t for you please update your profile so we can find you!
We look forward to supporting you in your job search!
Good luck!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to join our Calgary logistics client on an initial 8-month contract and drive the successful execution of several pivotal IT initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for managing complex projects ranging from enterprise database upgrades to the deployment of sophisticated patching processes and lifecycle hardware refreshes. Your expertise will guide cross-functional teams through both Agile and Waterfall methodologies to achieve exceptional results that align with strict performance criteria. If you are a self-starter with a proven track record in leading multi-stakeholder, business-focused application development projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of our client's technology landscape.
Advantages
• Direct and oversee diverse IT projects, demonstrating your management skills and making a significant impact on key business initiatives.
• Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, from Product Owners to Technical Leads, fostering professional growth and network expansion.
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• Work with cutting-edge technologies in database management, software upgrades, and infrastructure refreshes, keeping your skills sharp and current.
• Play a critical role in decision-making processes with the opportunity to influence outcomes at executive levels.
• Enhance your portfolio with complex, high-visibility projects and continuous learning opportunities, including Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Responsibilities
• Direct accountability for planning and executing one or more Agile or Waterfall projects as solution scope requires to project performance criteria (on time, within scope, on budget, and meeting quality standards) as defined in the project statement(s);
• Develop project estimate basis using Agile software development estimation techniques Work with Product and resource owners to identify internal and external stakeholders, and then lead stakeholders management activities throughout the project life cycle;
• Own the development and review of project requirements with Product Owners, Solution Architects, and Technical Leads to ensure project will deliver to the planned benefits
• Facilitate interactions between Technical Leads, Project Delivery Staff, and QA Leads to ensure that project delivery and testing completion are aligned Facilitate cross-departmental project delivery activities, and gain commitment for delivery while managing competing demands, to ensure that project delivery dates are not compromised
• Plan project implementations, facilitate implementation dry runs, and lead Go live activities to ensure production implementations do not adversely impact the production environment
• Escalate material issues and risks to leadership in a timely fashion
• Ensure that Organizational Change Management activities are completed to drive product adoption
• Ensure that Transition to Support is planned for, completed, and approved so that the support organization can support all new or modified systems
• Follow IS PMO processes regarding deliverables, stage gates, and controls in accordance with SOX and management controls compliance;
• Create and maintain project financials across project cost budget managed in SAP and Excel;
• Provide accurate and timely project financial submissions;
• Develop, monitor and control all aspects of project delivery in accordance with CP IS PMO and project management best practices - Develop, and support the development, of presentations to senior management regarding project scope, schedule, budget, and current status updates.
Qualifications
• Leader with exceptional stakeholder management and communications capabilities.
• 10+ years of experience leading large, multi-stakeholder business focused application development IS projects;
• Rapidly learn new business processes and operating practices, and apply this knowledge to improve project planning and delivery;
• Self-starter, the successful candidate demonstrates strong accountability and pride of ownership to deliver quality solutions;
• Deliver Custom Development, and/or Application Integration projects, and/or IT Infrastructure implementation or upgrade, including software, using primary Iterative, Agile or Waterfall Project methodologies;
• Lead SOW development, participate in contract negotiations, and manage Vendors and materials delivery;
• Hands-on experience using Jira and Microsoft Project to plan and deliver projects
• Ability to communicate and influence decision making at executive and working levels, with demonstrated prioritization and conflict resolution experience;
• Advanced project management practical expertise across knowledge areas: scope, time, cost, quality, human resource, communication, risk and procurement and integration management;
• University degree or equivalent in Commerce/Business Administration, Engineering, or Computer Science;
• Project Management Professional certificate (PMP) or equivalent experience;
• PMI-ACP or Certified Scrum Master would be considered an asset;
Summary
Join our client and be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and leadership. Apply now via this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!
P.S. Don’t forget that when you update your profile on Randstad.ca it helps us find you faster when we do have roles that match your skills! So even if this role isn’t for you please update your profile so we can find you!
We look forward to supporting you in your job search!
Good luck!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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