Project Manager

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About the Job

Our client has a requirement for a Project Manager for a 6 month contract opportunity.  The position is located in Toronto.

Working in the Retail Systems organization, you will be part of a Project Management team responsible for managing and delivering medium to large IT-related business programs and 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 client to meet their business priorities.

Requirements:  

• Accountable for overall delivery of 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, particularly package implementations.
• Prepares formal project documentation and obtains appropriate authorizations
• Plans, prepares and maintains project schedules to meet our company 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
• Develops the project organization and structure to optimize alignment of individual and group skills with project tasks
• You will provides a high level of relationship management, and resolving conflicts, enabling discussions amongst stakeholders, management, co-workers and team members with varied interests.
• You will maintain and encourages open lines of communication between groups/functional areas/team members
• Provide 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
• Mentors less experienced Associate Project Managers and Project Coordinators
• Prepare and deliver 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
• Contribute to improve the best practices or the project management community within the Enterprise to help maintain project management professionalism
• Work with interested parties within our company to negotiate contracts with external vendors to ensure receipt of specific resources and materials, as well as best value for the Enterprise    
• Drives the decision-making process; is proactive in taking the initiative and the lead for identifying and resolving issues
• You will conduct formal risk management sessions.
• Document and manage a risk management plan
• Apply a structured approach to problem-solving, understands the context and impact of problems and demonstrates an extensive knowledge of available resources and content
• Provide post mortem/root cause analysis for significant issues.

Qualifications:  

• Professional PM Designation or equivalent in education and experience
• Minimum of 5 -7 years experience managing medium to large sized, complex business/technology projects from strategy to implementation using a disciplined approach to project management
• Ability to manage at least three or more projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated PM competencies: budget and timeline management, scope management, risk 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.  
• MS Project/MS Office (Power Point/Excel) advanced capabilities 
• 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
• University degree or equivalent

Key Words: You must have retail store level Project Experience

How to Apply

OnlineTo apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at http://www.zylogcanada.com/.

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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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