Project Manager/Business Analyst

Project Manager/Business AnalystJob Type: ContractPrimary Location: Hybrid -Guelph, OntarioWe currently have an opportunity for a Project Manager/Business Analyst role to support a partner of ours in the Public Educational Services Sector.Job DescriptionFollowing industry best practices, collaborate with stakeholders to develop detailed solutions. This must take into account business requirements, tolerance for change, budget availability, CCS technology, and detailed institutional priorities and initiatives.Develop in-depth understanding of a client’s complex business environment. Often this will require a thorough understanding of the client’s mandate, priorities, budget, strategic visions, business processes, metrics and challenges.Develop in depth understanding of CCS service offerings, technologies utilized, strategic plans and priorities.Identify communication, testing and training requirements to assist users in adopting new processes.Work with clients, STO and CCS to develop and execute effective testing plans, including data related migration and testing.Work with clients, STO and CCS to develop effective and execute documentation to assist in testing and training.During BA engagement, collects client satisfaction metrics and lessons learned, and applies this to future BA initiatives.Project planning including defining the project goals, objectives and deliverables, scope, budget, resource requirements, project tasks and timelines.Project Management including executing the project plan, resource management, monitoring and communicating status, monitoring and mitigating risk and changes, assuming responsibility for scope, time and cost management.Follow agreed upon change management processes to identify, document, review, approve, prioritize, communicate and implement all changes.Coordination of activities when requiring services of CCS units, others on campus, and vendors.Report to STO and CCS lead on progress, results and be accountable for success of projects.Participate in project steering committees which help guide decision making within the project.Requirements:Certification in CCBA (Certification of Competency in Business Analysis) or CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional), with demonstrated 5+ years’ experience in enterprise-wide IT Business Analysis roles.PMP, Prince2 or other project management certification with demonstrated 5+ years’ experience in enterprise-wide IT Project Management roles.Previous experience in a higher education institution with demonstrated leadership and collaboration.Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science/Information Technology and several years of related work experience with IT infrastructure and enterprise systems or a combination of education and experience.Proven track record in business analysis techniques using industry standards (such as BABOK).Proven track record managing projects using industry standards (such as PMI) to execute in an agile, waterfall or mixed environment.Experience in Microsoft Azure DevOpsDemonstrated leadership and collaboration.Strong technical competence with experience in large, enterprise wide initiatives including infrastructure, security, and applications.Understanding of the complexities that are present when working with a large and diverse user base including but not limited to students, staff, faculty, technical and non-technical personal.Proven experience with communication, promoting, training, support, and understanding of business process while leading an initiative.Change management experience in an enterprise application environment including release management across development, test and production systems and maintaining related documentation.Not for you?Check out our other opportunities at or follow us on LinkedIn. We thank all candidates in advance. Only selected candidates for interviews will be contacted.About UsQA Consultants is North America’s largest software quality engineering services firm. An award-winning onshore provider of software testing and quality assurance solutions, we are the trusted engineering services company for business, industry and government supported by leading practitioners and solutions. For almost 30 years, we have successfully delivered 12,000+ mission-critical projects in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. We reduce risk and improve time to market with quality engineering, keep applications secure through dedicated application security capabilities, and reduce cost of ownership while enabling applications to scale via performance engineering. We are proud of our vision to help clients achieve flawless technology outcomes. QA Consultants also operates a robust emerging technologies practice with a focus on quality engineering solutions for connected and autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain.For more information visit - PurposeLife continues to evolve and the technology we all rely on daily hinges on impeccable software. QAC understands that safe, effective technology is your right - it is our right. It is with this understanding that we deliver on our purpose. We support our clients to ensure technology enables flawless productivity and harmony for a Better, Brighter and Safer world for all of us.What’s in it for you?Make a difference every day as you help our clients deliver innovation and technology in a better, brighter, and safer wayBe part of a smart and dedicated team, disrupting quality assurance methodologies and creating something uniqueBe involved in challenging and interesting workWork from anywhereWe are growing faster than we expected and that’s humbling and exciting So, for all those on board, we guarantee a rewarding journey – and we’re just getting started.Diversity & InclusionQA Consultants is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) where we evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to the creation of an exceptional work environment wherein we maintain values of mutual respect, integrity, dignity, and inclusivity; and encourage the open exchange of ideas and opinions.If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please inform the recruiter. This ensures that the appropriate accommodations are in place at time of your interview and before you begin your employment.QAC’s main office is located in Toronto, Ontario. We acknowledge that the land on which we work is situated upon traditional territories. We wish to acknowledge the Ancestral Traditional Territories of the Ojibway, the Anishinaabe and, the Mississaugas of the New Credit. We also recognize the enduring presence of Aboriginal peoples on this land.