Project Manager III

Job Description
PM III

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About the Job

Job Description

Our client has a requirement for PM III for a 6 month contract opportunity. The positions are located in Toronto.


Requirements or Qualifications

Qualified Candidates will have:

We are looking for a Sr. IT Project Manager for the Watchlist Upgrade project. The candidate should have experience in managing medium to large projects. This candidate will also manage a number of direct reports including a Technology Manager, Deployment Manager and Testing Manager and will work directly with the Business Project Manager and various other stakeholders. The Watchlist project is multi-phased and will include both our Canadian & US businesses.

Please submit candidates who have experience with replacing and installing new vendor applications. Candidates with experience in leading applications changes will be considered first. In particular, indicate in the comment section if your candidate has worked with Norkom Watchlist and if they worked with multi-phased med to large projects. They will need to work on delivering Phase I - Canadian system and will need to start the process for Phase II - US system. We also need to know how many direct reports and the size of projects they worked in, in the past. Interviews will take place as soon as qualified candidates have been shortlisted.

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 analsyis 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.
- Experience with replacing and installing new vendor applications.

Candidates with experience in leading applications changes will be considered first. In particular, indicate in the comment section if your candidate has worked with Norkom Watchlist and if they worked with multi-phased med to large projects. They will need to work on delivering Phase I - Canadian system and will need to start the process for Phase II - US system. We also need to know how many direct reports and the size of projects they worked in, in the past. Interviews will take place as soon as qualified candidates have been shortlisted. Candidates interviewed under JP6588 will not qualify for this requisition.


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.


Company Overview

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