Senior Project Manager

Job Description
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER


About the Job

Job Description:

Our client has a requirement for Senior Project Manager for a 6 month contract opportunity. The positions are located in Mississauga, Ontario.


Job Responsibilities

•Plan, coordinate and supervise complex informatics assignments.
•Design and apply new methods and procedures.
•Coordinate systems development for major applications, define project requirements including information and data needs, business analsyi8s and programming.
•Develop, plan, analyze, evaluate and assign priorities to deliverables and requirements. Define project phases, set deadlines and manage staff.
•Develop project plans with milestones.
•Coordinate all meeting and interface with business units, staff and service providers.
•The successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight and execution of multiple projects and project managers.
•Accountable for managing broad and highly complex teams and projects involving significant scope and complexity.


Key accountabilities are:

•Sets direction at an operational level, works autonomously in the management of the unit and collaborates with other business heads to establish and execute on common goals.
•Direct or manages large-scale applications, programs or projects across multiple product lines, involving significant scope and complexity.
•Ensures delivery of projects to the business partner, meeting the approved scope/cost/schedule/quality for the project.
•Perform a governing role for, ensuring that the proposal, execution, control, deployment, training and hand off, warranty support, and closure meet promised schedules.
•Performs risk identification and mitigation activities, escalating unresolved issues to the Executive and / or Steering Committee where appropriate to secure their timely decisions/support.
•Manages the acquisition and deployment of resources, including budget, by working with the Project Managers to secure the resources required for the project.
•Ensures client satisfaction with the project process and project team by effective and timely communication including status reporting, continual risk/issue assessment/management and escalation, and resolution of issues as they arise.
•The successful candidate will be required to work with and influence senior level leaders and partner with other IT Managers.
•Manage a team that consists of 50 – 100 people.


SKILLS:

•Proven leadership skills and experience managing large and complex IT projects.
•Full life cycle development experience.
•Experience with proven project methodology tools. PMI or ITIL certification.
•Expertise in MS Project, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint


Skills

Communication skills - please provide rating - 1 to 5 (excellent) *
Please provide rating in the comment section including written communication.

4 (Very Strong) of 5 (Expert)

Excel *

8+ Yrs.

Excellent influence skills and executive communication skills *

Yes

Full Life Cycle Development *

8+ Yrs.

Impact Analysis *

8+ Yrs.

ITIL Certification *

5+ Yrs.

IT Infrastructure *

8+ Yrs.

Leadership *

6+ Yrs.

Microsoft Project *

8+ Yrs.

PMLC (Project Management Life Cycle) *

8+ Yrs.

Powerpoint *

8+ Yrs.

Presentation *
Experience with presenting in front of Stakeholders
8+ Yrs.

Prior work experience as a technical PM on infrastructure projects *

8+ Yrs.

Risk Assessment *

8+ Yrs.

Root cause analysis *

8+ Yrs.

SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) *

8+ Yrs.

Strong negotiation skills, dealing with business and technology groups *

Yes

Visio *

8+ Yrs.


Company Overview:

Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd is internationally ranked within the top 100 Global Recruitment Industry, and one of the top five IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada.

Zylog Systems (Canada) is a leading provider of human capital resource management applications, and technology solutions with global delivery capability and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, and Healthcare organizations actively seeking top talent for contract and permanent positions. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada; we are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.


Top Jobs for Top Talent

www.Zylog.ca


How to Apply:

Online:

To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at www.ZylogCanada.com

Email:

If you would like to email a copy of your resume for review, please reference this posted Job Number or Job Description in the subject line of your email for prompt identification and send your email with attached resume to resumes@zylog.ca


Contact Information
Company Name Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd.