Location Ottawa, ON. Language English Required (French fluency an asset) Security Clearance Secret (Level II) security clearance required
Our Federal Government client is seeking an experienced
Senior Project Manager who would be interested in a long-term full-time contract engagement within the downtown Ottawa locale.
The candidate will require a strong
Agile Project Management background and particular expertise within large-scale
transformation initiatives.
Experience and Qualifications:- Over 10 years of experience in a Project Manager role / Project Management consulting environment
- Demonstrable experience working on large-scale Enterprise and Technology transformation initiatives
- Structured approach, diplomatic, with tactful communication
- Demonstrable experience in leading diverse project teams, and also in the facilitation and collaboration of people to work as one team.
- Experience in an environment using the Agile methodology and landscape for delivery of business and technology projects
- Certification in Project Management such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prince2 would be preferred
- Experience with managing vendors within a large organization, ideally within the federal government.
Tasks and Duties: - Working with Agile/Scrum teams and Senior Management/Stakeholders in achieving alignment on project direction and functionality - considering project functionality, cost, schedule, and quality
- Acting as one of the prime liaison with third party organizations on project-related issues or inquiries - this includes incorporating third-party dependencies in project plans and decisions and ensuring the project teams and stakeholders are aware of results
- Ensuring all groups are being provided with timely and accurate project information
- Working with Agile/Scrum teams and third parties to develop complex project plans to support successful project delivery
- Managing and tracking these project plans including integration milestones, release activities and milestones, etc.
- Working with Agile/Scrum teams to identify, manage and track risks, issues, dependencies, and actions
- Setting up relevant meetings and ensuring ongoing project progress is tracked and communicated
- Ensuring resolution and escalation of issues or risks in a timely fashion, and ensuring that these are recorded for tracking and closure on the project tracking tool
- Working with Agile/Scrum teams to define resource requirements, budget, technology, facility needs, and reporting these as required.
If you are interested in this exciting Project Management opportunity within a dynamic and driven team, then please apply ASAP today via
[email protected].
Thank you.
