IT Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Air Canada Full time

**Description**

**Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.**

The IT Project Manager is responsible for driving and delivering IT projects encompassing all phases of the project lifecycle. The job of a Project Manager requires in-depth knowledge and extensive experience overseeing the inception, planning, implementation, quality control, and analysis of complex technical projects. The incumbent will have the ability to easily identify and articulate risks and issues early on, and then escalate to the necessary teams or sponsors as required. The incumbent will ensure project deliverables meet stakeholder's requirements in terms of timeline, scope, and budget in accordance with Air Canada's project management methodologies and frameworks. This includes the maintenance of standards for business processes in order to mitigate risks associated with ongoing business transformations.

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead and manage technology projects from inception to final implementation including transition to the steady state teams.
- Manage day-to-day operational aspects related to project management to ensure adherence to project scope and controlling quality and financials.
- Engage executive sponsor to ensure active participation of them and their team on project initiatives.
- Engage appropriate stakeholders to identify and manage required outcomes of projects for the business and IT.
- Support the definition of business and technical requirements so that all project documents, artifacts and deliverables are signed off and meet business and technical needs.
- Compile and maintain a master project roadmap including workstreams, key activities, milestones, due dates, owners, dependencies, and utilize project management tool and skills to build out project timelines, track tasks assignment, track scope changes, monitor project progress and financials.
- Provide on-going communication to key stakeholders, including the Project Sponsor, Business Product Owner, Technical Product Owners, Program Manager and Portfolio Manager to ensure they are aware of significant changes to the project status in a timely manner.
- Communicate regularly with project staff to outline the work breakdown structure, assign duties and tasks, define timelines, and coordinate all project related activities including changes.
- Work with finance to ensure the tracking of expected benefits against business case assumptions, as well as the evolution of the project costs baseline.
- Track and manage the budget and project spend.
- Ensure the identification of and update to project performance measures, indicators, benchmarks and guidelines to secure that project resources are used appropriately and in conformity with quality assurance standards pertaining to Air Canada's project management organizations methodology.
- Communicate regularly with fellow project managers involved in other initiatives to foster an environment of mutual awareness and alignment on converging project timelines, interdependencies, and common challenges and best practices.
- Create and maintain reports, and presentations addressing all aspects of the project development, current status and completion targets.
- Effectively communicate project progress at various management levels. Assess and escalate project risk related events to the proper management level when needed to ensure appropriate resolution.
- Follow and Champion all project governance methodologies and associated practices, including risks, dependencies, issues, change management, and decision logs.
- Provide advice and guidance to business partners and project team as required regarding best practices in project management.
- Support vendor management and strategic sourcing process, managing RFP activities and partnering with vendor(s) to ensure efficient and effective project delivery.
- Take a leadership role in mentoring other project team members to socialize project management best practices.
- Conduct project retrospectives to harness and document lessons learned.

**Qualifications**
- A relevant university degree / technical certification (and/or relevant experience).
- Minimum of 8+ years' experience managing complex projects.
- Certification in Project Management by a recognized project management organization required.
- Experience in Agile and Scrum methodologies highly preferred.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally, communicate succinctly and efficiently, build consensus, and handle complex projects in similar environments.
- Strong relationship management and leadership skills.
- Ability to simultaneously manage strategic and tactical plans while navigating an evolving business environment.

**Conditions of Employment**:
**Linguistic Requirements**

**Diversity and Inclusion**

Air Canada is stro

  • Project Management

    2 days ago

    Toronto, Canada Atlantis IT group Full time

    **Project Management Advanced** **Toronto, Hybrid** **Long Term Contract** *** **Responsibilities-**: - Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility and ensure resource availability and allocation - Develop a detailed project plan to track progress - Coordinate internal resources and...

  • Senior Project Management

    Found in: Appcast CA A2 P - 6 days ago

    Greater Toronto Area, Canada BURGEON IT SERVICES Full time

    Position : project managementLocation : Canada RemoteDuration : 12 months Contract15+ years of program/large project managementAct as a single point of contact for different defined Tracks identifed for the program Execute Deep dive sessions for the defined tracks Identify and understand the current as is process model for the defined tracks. Gap Analysis...

  • Senior Project Management

    Found in: Appcast CA C2 Glassdoor - 6 days ago

    Greater Toronto Area, Canada BURGEON IT SERVICES Full time

    Position : project managementLocation : Canada RemoteDuration : 12 months Contract15+ years of program/large project managementAct as a single point of contact for different defined Tracks identifed for the program Execute Deep dive sessions for the defined tracks Identify and understand the current as is process model for the defined tracks. Gap Analysis...

  • Senior Project Management

    Found in: Whatjobs CA C2 - 6 days ago

    Greater Toronto Area, Canada BURGEON IT SERVICES Full time

    Position : project management Location : Canada Remote Duration : 12 months Contract 15+ years of program/large project management Act as a single point of contact for different defined Tracks identifed for the program Execute Deep dive sessions for the defined tracks Identify and understand the current as is process model for the defined tracks. Gap...

  • SAP Project/program Manager

    6 days ago

    Toronto, Canada Atlantis IT group Full time

    **Job Title: Senior SAP Project/Program Manager** **Location: Toronto, ON(Onsite)** **Duration: Long Term Contract** We are looking for a Senior SAP Manager to join our client in Toronto. We are helping our clients by delivering assessment, transformation, and process efficiency solutions. To address the shifting of our clients' needs during their demerging...

  • Project Manager

    6 days ago

    Toronto, Canada Atlantis IT group Full time

    **Role name: - Project Manager With Banking Exp.** **Location: - Toronto, ON** **Duration: - Long Term** **Role Description**: Data Governance, Project Management, Business Analysis. Defining the road map for the projects for 3 to 5 years. Excellent Strategic thought process. Manage budget and Have strong estimation experience. Removes impediments...

  • Project/test Management

    4 days ago

    Toronto, Canada Atlantis IT group Full time

    **Role : Project/Test Management** **Location: Toronto, ON** **Job description** Work with Delivery Manager in defining and implementing a Test strategy Responsible for taking the lead role in test consulting assignments, building trusted client relationships, whilst being recognised as key advisor in own specialist areas. Excellent relationship and...

  • Engagement Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Old Toronto, Canada Project Limited Full time

    About Project XThe heart of what we do is drive for unique and innovative solutions that solve our customer’s problems. We are trusted advisors who create data and analytics solutionsfor complex client problems. We do this through collaboration, creativity, and an innate need to solve tough data problems. Data runs deep in our veins and is what makes up...

  • Engagement Manager

    1 week ago

    Old Toronto, Canada Project Limited Full time

    About Project XThe heart of what we do is drive for unique and innovative solutions that solve our customer’s problems. We are trusted advisors who create data and analytics solutionsfor complex client problems. We do this through collaboration, creativity, and an innate need to solve tough data problems. Data runs deep in our veins and is what makes up...

  • Engagement Manager

    1 week ago

    Old Toronto, Canada Project Limited Full time

    About Project XThe heart of what we do is drive for unique and innovative solutions that solve our customer’s problems. We are trusted advisors who create data and analytics solutionsfor complex client problems. We do this through collaboration, creativity, and an innate need to solve tough data problems. Data runs deep in our veins and is what makes up...

  • Engagement Manager

    Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 1 week ago

    Toronto, ON, Canada Project Limited Full time

    About Project X The heart of what we do is drive for unique and innovative solutions that solve our customer’s problems. We are trusted advisors who create data and analytics solutionsfor complex client problems. We do this through collaboration, creativity, and an innate need to solve tough data problems. Data runs deep in our veins and is what makes up...

  • Data Engineering, Senior Manager

    Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Toronto, ON, Canada Project X Full time

    About Project X Project X Ltd. drives success by focusing on building teams of incredibly talented and client-focused people, who love to problem solve and work on tough data problems. Our team members are trusted advisors to our clients and offer innovative solutions that solve complex data problems. Collaboration, creativity, data knowledge and...

  • Project Manager

    12 hours ago

    Toronto, Canada Atlantis IT group Full time

    **Role **:Project Manager Prince 2 Certification** **Location : Toronto, ON** **Duration : Contract** - PMP Certification - Prince 2 Certification

  • Data Engineering, Senior Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Old Toronto, Canada Project X Full time

    About Project X Project X Ltd. drives success by focusing on building teams of incredibly talented and client-focused people, who love to problem solve and work on tough data problems. We reward hard work and forward-thinking with recognition and a supportive culture that celebrates success and wants to see you grow. Our team members are trusted advisors to...

  • Data Engineering, Senior Manager

    1 week ago

    Old Toronto, Canada Project X Full time

    About Project X Project X Ltd. drives success by focusing on building teams of incredibly talented and client-focused people, who love to problem solve and work on tough data problems. We reward hard work and forward-thinking with recognition and a supportive culture that celebrates success and wants to see you grow. Our team members are trusted advisors to...

  • Data Engineering, Senior Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Old Toronto, Canada Project X Full time

    About Project X Project X Ltd. drives success by focusing on building teams of incredibly talented and client-focused people, who love to problem solve and work on tough data problems. We reward hard work and forward-thinking with recognition and a supportive culture that celebrates success and wants to see you grow. Our team members are trusted advisors to...

  • Data Engineering, Senior Manager

    Found in: Jooble CA O C2 - 2 weeks ago

    Toronto, ON, Canada Project X Full time

    About Project X Project X Ltd. drives success by focusing on building teams of incredibly talented and client-focused people, who love to problem solve and work on tough data problems. We reward hard work and forward-thinking with recognition and a supportive culture that celebrates success and wants to see you grow. Our team members are trusted advisors...

  • Pre-construction Manager

    11 hours ago

    Toronto, Canada Colliers Project Leaders Full time

    Overview: We deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it. Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate - to the _possibilities_ of what we can achieve...

  • Pre-construction Manager

    6 days ago

    Toronto, Canada Colliers Project Leaders Full time

    Overview: At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it. Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate - to the...

  • Engagement Manager

    13 hours ago

    Old Toronto, Canada Project X Ltd. Full time

    About Project XThe heart of what we do is drive for unique and innovative solutions that solve our customer’s problems. We are trusted advisors who create data and analytics solutions for complex client problems. We do this through collaboration, creativity, and an innate need to solve tough data problems. Data runs deep in our veins and is what makes up...