Project Manager / Level 2

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Job Description:

Our client has a requirement for Project Manager for a 6 month contract opportunity.  The positions are located in downtown Toronto.

What makes this Special:Our client, one of Canada’s largest publically traded Retailers is currently looking experienced IT professionals.   Located in Toronto, our client is easily accessed via automobile and public transportation.  You have a history of successful contract experience with similar sized organizations in Canada, can meet deadlines and can thrive in a challenging and demanding environment.  If you are an experienced, hard working, independent individual who can take charge and welcome new challenges in a structured environment, we would like to hear from you.

Deliverables • Work with the necessary stakeholders to move the current project-based application support and maintenance model, including the integration of support processes, tools, and metrics into a structured operations model at a recipient organization.
• Develop effective relationships with key stakeholders i.e. Health Data Branch, Community Care sectors.
• Provide an overall status report to the SPM, Solutions Group on the transition activities across CCIM.
• Manage the implementation of the transition methodology and framework within each project. In this role the PM will identify the requirements for transition activities and business processes for internal and external customers in support of the transition goals and objectives and ensure the success of the CCIM investment projects.
• Ensure that characterization and stabilization phases are completed with each solution transition prior to transitioning to permanent service provider.
• Manage risks associated with the transition plan and escalate issues to the SPM, Solutions Group as required.
• Manage the transition plan for each project and leverage/apply completed work with new projects.
• Participate in Project Steering Committees as it relates to discussions about transition activities.
• Manage and collaborate with the other transition resources to ensure deliverables are met.
• Develop and present reports and reporting metrics for the application support team and management group via Service Management.
• Design and implement strategic governance models for sustainability.
•    Detail the project plan to support the execution of the CCIM Transition Strategy Project Management of the CCIM Transition
o Define and create a portfolio structure within CCIM to absorb the operations and solutions delivery functions within CCIM
•    Define project and service provider team structures to support transition
o Work with service providers to define required support structure to meet application support and maintenance needs
o Work with service providers to review and develop support processes and define tools integration
• Acquire and manage appropriate project resources (including monitoring, controlling and evaluating project team to ensure they adhere to and are in compliance with the existing organizational polices)
• Liaise with project team to design, develop and implement a total solution
• Work with the vendor and user groups to ensure a successful knowledge transfer occurs with technical support application support and business users
• Manage day to day project planning through use of project management methodologies, techniques and tools

Requirement or Qualifications: • Project management experience (large scale projects)
• Thorough understanding of business/technical issues surrounding the launch of an application and further releases
• Substantial experience in operations management issues and service level agreements
• Able to design, implement and maintain business ownership models
• Experience implementing strategic recommendations into operations while taking into consideration the political, business, financial and technical constraints
• Experience in the use of project management software
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Experience in Ontario healthcare sector

Other   • Experience in the community care sector is an asset

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Company Overview:Zylog is internationally ranked within the top 100 Global Recruitment Industry and one of the top three IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada.
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