IT Project Manager

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As an IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for the overall delivery of Information Technology (IT) projects, including the management of project resources and budget. You will be responsible for leading the project from initiation to close, working extensively with the business partners to ensure their respective efforts are coordinated, balancing the constraints of time, quality, and budget. Primary duties include:

- Lead the development of project plans, schedules, budgets and deliverables, including the work breakdown structure, timeline, resource plan, training plan, risk management plan and communication plan.
- Direct and manage projects by monitoring project team adherence to project plans, schedules and budgets and quality performance. Resolve issues, conduct analysis, and provide quality assurance checks on project deliverables. Make recommendations to various partners on risks and mitigation solutions.
- Determine resource requirements. Participate in the hiring of staff resources. Manage the day-to-day activities and provide direction to project team members, assigning responsibilities, ensuring completion of assigned duties, and assessing the abilities and performance of team members. Hire and manage the performance and deliverables of contract resources and vendors.
- Facilitate discussions with various sponsors and partners to determine project scope and objectives as well as resolve issues as they arise.
- Prepare procurement, project related and technology driven documents for various audiences.
- Prepare and provide updates and recommendations to ensure the success of the project. Develop and promote change and transition initiatives related to the project.
- Engage with various resources and teams within The City to ensure policies and procedures are followed.
- Lead large complex software solution implementation.

**Qualifications**
- A completed 2 year diploma in Business Administration or Information Technology plus at least 10 years of experience; OR
- A degree in Computer Science, Commerce, Business Administration, Math, Engineering, or Science plus at least 8 years of experience.
- A Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered to be an asset.
- Experience with Microsoft Project Server Professional or similar project management tools is considered an asset.
- Success in this position requires a proven ability to deliver projects on time while effectively managing resources and collaborating with major partners.
- Strong communication, organizational, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills; time management; and the ability to influence people at all levels of an organization.

**Pre-employment Requirements**
- A security clearance will be conducted.
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Information Technology

Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 20 months)
Location: 133 6 Avenue SE

Compensation: Pay Grade 12 $47.01 - 62.84 per hour
Days of Work: This position typically works a
5 day work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week

Audience: Internal/External

Job ID #: 312046