Project Manager

We are looking for a Project Manager for a 12-month contract position, with possible extensions in Regina, Saskatchewan. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. This role is 100% in the office. 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week. It is NOT a remote role. Role Description The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing projects from inception to completion. The Project Manager will ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, to the required quality standards, and exceeding customer expectations. A critical component of the Project Manager role is to successfully track and report on assigned projects. Responsibilities Develop and provide project governance (structure, roles, etc.) Prepare project proposals and estimates, as appropriate, to include cost, ongoing maintenance support requirements, risk, alternatives, and recommendations Coordinate activities within Contractor Service Delivery Teams Responsible and accountable to comply with established project management process, tools, and templates. Use Earned Value Management tools or techniques (CPI/SPI) Prepare estimates/proposals for cost and timing of the project Maintain the performance measurement baselines Ensure Configuration management for technical and administrative areas, as it pertains to the project Develop Project Plan (Project Execution Plan - PEP) as derived from WBS, scope baselines, project schedule and cost estimates Submit PEP for review by Project Sponsor, and others as required. Coordinate the design, build, test, and as appropriate, pilot, integrate and install technology components to verify that the new installation does not cause unexpected negative impact to the existing infrastructure or environment. Provide regular reports on progress and issues Conduct scope planning, definition, verification, and scope change control, including change request documentation Develop work breakdown structures (WBS) Conduct and document risk management planning, risk identification, qualitative risk analysis, risk response planning, and risk monitoring and control. Document the business benefits from the business users to be used in the development of the business case Coordinate subject matter experts to provide cost estimates Measure and report schedule and cost performance using Earned Value Management tools or techniques Conduct cost control and manage budgetary change requests Prepare monthly accruals and monthly/year by budget forecasts Issue a project closure document indicating financial closure of project work Conduct activity definition, sequencing, duration estimating, schedule development, and schedule control Conduct monthly progress monitoring and reporting Coordinate recommendations on vendor selection Plan and coordinate procurement planning, solicitation planning, solicitation, source selection, contract administration and contract closeout Coordinate vendor selection recommendations to client for selection Coordinate quality planning, assurance, and control Ensure project deliverable meets quality specifications Ensure business testers execute and accept user acceptance testing Manage the collection and resolution of items in the defect log Human Resource Management Communication Management Stakeholder Management Required Skills and Experience Post‑secondary education at the University or Technical Institute level in one of the following: Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering or Information Technology Minimum five 5 years of experience as a Project Manager Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prince 2 certification 5 years experience using Microsoft Project, Primavera or equivalent Minimum 3 years of experience in financial reporting for projects including budgeting, cost tracking and cost control Minimum 3 years of experience managing and holding third party vendors accountable Previous experience and thorough knowledge in Agile and Agile/Hybrid methodology required Minimum of 3 years of IT and/or telecom experience preferred (wireline, wireless, converged) with experience within the last 7 years Certified in People Change Management (e.g. Prosci) is desired Experience with Agile, Scrum, Kanban is desired About the Company InSync Systems Inc. is a privately‑owned boutique Canadian Resourcing and Consulting Services Company that works closely with a range of corporate clients across multiple industries to bring them solutions that effectively address their business needs. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Contract Job Functions Project Management and Information Technology IT Services and IT Consulting Please note that while all applications are appreciated, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr