Project Manager - Cognos/BI

Job Description
Project Manager - Cognos/BI

About the Job

Job Description:

Our client has a requirement for Project Manager - Cognos/BI for a 6 months contract opportunity. The positions are located in Toronto, Ontario.


Requirement or Qualifications:

Working in the IT Department, you will be part of a Program Team responsible for managing and delivering large Business Intelligence Projects. Work includes directing project staff and delivering all aspects of the Project Management and Systems Development Life Cycle. Project Managers work collaboratively with the business to deliver to meet the business priorities.

What You Do For The Team And Client:

•Commit to and deliver results while creating sustainable solutions:
•Create a sense of urgency on initiatives- Balance "getting it right" with "getting it done"- Work across organizational boundaries to effectively and collaboratively get things done
•Make decisions that are effective at both a local and enterprise level- Effectively use resources and investment to deliver business value


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Delivery

•Accountable for overall delivery of Business Intelligence & Reporting projects, with the specified level of quality for the project sponsor, on time and within budget and scope
•Experienced in System Development Lifecycle and Project Management methodologies and the ability to apply them in a flexible manner in various situations
•Prepares formal project documentation and obtains appropriate authorizations
•Plans, prepares and maintains project schedules to meet Client standards
•Identifies critical path and determines and integrates milestones, control points, imposed dates and Go/No-go decision points into the schedule
•Uses appropriate planning and monitoring techniques to control project costs
•Manages scope, schedule and cost priorities between stakeholder groups and within the project team; Manages the activities of project(s) to align with strategic direction


Leadership

•Develops the project organization and structure to optimize alignment of individual and group skills with project tasks
•Provides a high level of relationship management; resolving conflicts and enabling discussions amongst stakeholders, management, co-workers and team members with varied interests.
•Maintains and encourages open lines of communication between groups/functional areas/team members
•Provides leadership, motivation, coaching and professional development for project teams in order to obtain a high level of co-operation and contribution for all project team resources


Communication

•Prepares and delivers executive presentations; facilitate workshops, handles complex questions from varied audiences, and responds to difficult questions
•Prepare all status reporting and writes clear, concise and effective communications related to sensitive and complex issues
•Contributes to improve the best practices or the project management community within the Enterprise to help maintain project management professionalism
•Work with interested parties within Client to negotiate contracts with external vendors to ensure receipt of specific resources and materials, as well as best value for the Enterprise Decision-Making & Problem Solving
•Drives the decision-making process; is proactive in taking the initiative and the lead for identifying, analyzing and resolving issues
•Conducts formal risk management sessions. Documents and manages risk management plan
•Applies a structured approach to problem-solving, understands the context and impact of problems and demonstrates an extensive knowledge of available resources and content
•Provides post mortem/root cause analysis for significant issues.


QUALIFICATIONS:

•University degree or equivalent
•PMP certification
•Minimum of 7 years experience managing medium to large sized, complex Business Intelligence projects from strategy to implementation using a disciplined approach to project management
•Experience building and delivering large data warehouse and analytical and operational reporting solutions
•Experience delivering Cognos Reporting solutions
•Ability to manage at least three or more projects simultaneously
•Demonstrated PM competencies: budget and time line management, scope management, risk management, issues management, timely decision making, effective team building, ability to prioritize and delegate appropriately and deal with changing priorities
•Experienced in Project Management methodologies and the ability to apply them in a flexible manner in various situations, particularly package implementations.
•Experience with iterative development methodology an asset
•MS Project/MS Office (Power Point/Excel) advanced capabilities
•Possesses strong leadership capabilities
•Possesses strong communication skills
•Is able to impact and influence key project participants and stakeholders
•Excellent people management skills; experience working with and managing teams in a matrix environment
•Executive presence, strong presentation and facilitation skills
•Conflict resolution and effective mediation skills
•Recognizes and celebrates team success
•Proactively identifies potential problems and vulnerabilities and applies a structured approach to problem solving
•Knowledge of Client environment and inter-related business units a definite asset


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.


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