IT Project Manager

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

 

Job Description

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

 

What makes this Special

Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

 

Role

This IT Project Manager will report into the Operations Business Solutions Services Branch within the Client and be assigned to the Modernization of Accounts and Claims Systems (MACS) project. Under the direction of the Project Director for the MACS project, this IT Project Manager will run high priority technology projects from original concept through final implementation.

The MACS project is a two-year project that includes transformation of current Client processes and replacement of its legacy systems. The successful implementation of the new Accounts and Claims Enterprise System (ACES) is dependent on the completion of a number of components being delivered through other Client projects as well as the configuration of a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) product to meet Client’s business requirements. 

 

Responsibilities

This IT Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing, managing and coordinating the activities related to the data conversion from legacy to ACES.

Under the direction of the Project Director for the Modernization of Accounts and Claims Systems (MACS) project, the IT project manager will run high priority technology projects from original concept through final implementation by:

• Managing day to day operational aspects of projects to ensure adherence to scope, conferring with project staff to outline the work breakdown schedule (WBS), assigning duties, responsibilities and scope of authority, directing and coordinating activities of project personnel, modifying schedules or plans as required and effectively applying and enforcing acceptable project methodology.
• Supporting and participating in defining business and technical requirements, ensuring integration of technical documentation, ensuring all project business documents, artifacts and deliverables are completed and signed off while at the same time confirming that deliverables meet business needs.
• Managing all IT project deliverables, goals and milestones including reviewing and signing off on all IT documentation.
• Acting as a corporate liaison and providing presentation to the executive team including the office of the CIO, holding and facilitating regular status meeting with project teams and ensuring project status reporting is completed on a regular and timely basis.
• Managing conflict within IT project teams including taking a leadership role in mentoring other team members in project management best practices.
• Providing project lifecycle best practices and execution against plan for all IT deliverables.
• Identify, monitor and communicate risk and potential implementation issues to the business in order to develop mitigation and resolution strategies that ensure proper business continuity for all stakeholders.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and ROI calculations to determine project feasibility. Develop and oversee project budgets as well as forecast budget changes and communicate planned versus actual budget during the project lifecycle in order to ensure that financial targets are met and/or adjusted accordingly.
• Lead the development and implementation of project performance measures, indicators, benchmarks and guidelines to ensure project resources are used appropriately and the achievement of quality assurance standards as well as adherence to mandatory Client project rules and methods.
• Establish, develop and maintain strong relationships with internal clients, operational staff, consultants and management at various levels to be aware of issues that impact on current and future projects, manage expectations, resolve conflict and elicit their support and co-operation.
• Plan, manage and control the activities of the unit which include: annual planning of unit projects and priorities, ensuring branch is adequately and competently staffed, identifying resource requirements, conducting the hiring process, identifying and recommending department changes to the Director, allocating work and developing performance objectives for the unit.
• Develop and administer section operating budget, authorize expenditures within approved budget and report on variances from approved plan as required. Recommend expenditures outside budget for approval.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

 

Requirements or Qualifications

Must Have

• Proven experience working on projects involving legacy conversion, Commercial-Off-The Shelf (COTS) products and aggressive timelines
• Knowledge typically acquired through completion of a post-secondary degree in a technology related field with Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent, a minimum of 10 years of IT Project Management or IT Management, minimum 10 years IT project scheduling and budgeting experience
• Project management skills with a solid understanding of project management methodologies in order to effectively manage, small, medium and large scale technology projects for several clients, budget, develop project schedules, identify resource requirements, establish deadlines, provide advice and direction to external resources, track project schedules and provide status reports.
• Leadership skills in order to supervise and provide technical support to project teams and lead multiple concurrent and interdependent projects.
• Large-scale project portfolio experience including the assessment of overall program risks, project integration management, time management, quality management and cost management to ensure project success.
• Computer systems and software, such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Visio, and the Internet to access information, develop project plans and prepare various letters and reports.
• Decision making skills to make independent decisions and recommendations on various issues and solutions that impact the projects/programs.
• Interactive skills to be a skilled networker, to present and explain new concepts and ideas, build strong linkages with team members using various vehicles of communication to share information, act as a mentor, facilitator and motivator; act as a liaison between multiple project teams and clients to communicate business changes.
• Influential skills include conflict management, negotiation and facilitation skills to act as a consultant in various forms to resolve issues, diffuse conflicts and handle escalated sensitive issues from team members and to alert project sponsors of serious repercussions.
• Communication, presentation and writing skills to prepare business proposals, action plans, business cases, concise summaries, etc.

 

Nice To Have

• Provincial Offences Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, Federal Privacy Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Income Tax Act, and relevant changes in legislation in order to provide expert opinion and advice to management on future project work, analysis and program initiatives.

 

Keywords: Project Manager, PMP, COTS, Legacy, Transformation

 

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

 

 

IT Project Manager

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement.

 Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

About the Job

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

 What makes this Special

Our client offers a range of career possibilities where you can maximize your potential and develop your career, all while making a significant contribution to the people of our Province. Whether you're just starting out or want to build on years of experience, our client offers the opportunity to work for one of the World's industry leaders within their business line.  With a constant emphasis on healthy lifestyle and work/life balance, the environment promotes personal development, builds capabilities and drives a result driven work ethic.  It is through these practices, our client actively fosters trust, integrity and fairness in all that they do, while respecting diversity and valuing the people they serve and work with.

Role

This IT Project Manager will report into the Enterprise Project Management Office and be assigned to the Modernization of Accounts and Claims Systems (MACS) project.  Under the direction of the Project Director for the MACS project, this IT Project Manager will run high priority technology projects from original concept through final implementation.

The MACS project is a two-year project that includes transformation of curren processes and replacement of its legacy systems. 

The successful implementation of the new Accounts and Claims system is dependent on the completion of a number of components being delivered through other  projects as well as the configuration of a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) product to meet business requirements. 

This IT Project Manager will be responsible for: overseeing, managing and coordinating the integrated project plan to ensure all the required activities and dependencies are completed as expected to deliver the new Accounts and Claims system.

Requirements

Knowledge typically acquired through completion of a post-secondary degree in a technology related field with Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent, a minimum of 10 years of IT Project Management or IT Management, minimum 10 years IT project scheduling and budgeting experience
Project management skills with a solid understanding of project management methodologies in order to effectively manage, small, medium and large scale technology projects for several clients, budget, develop project schedules, identify resource requirements, establish deadlines, provide advice and direction to external resources, track project schedules and provide status reports.
Leadership skills in order to supervise and provide technical support to project teams and lead multiple concurrent and interdependent projects.
Large-scale project portfolio experience including the assessment of overall program risks, project integration management, time management, quality management and cost management to ensure project success.
Computer systems and software, such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Visio, and the Internet to access information, develop project plans and prepare various letters and reports.
Decision making skills to make independent decisions and recommendations on various issues and solutions that impact the projects/programs.
Interactive skills to be a skilled networker, to present and explain new concepts and ideas, build strong linkages with team members using various vehicles of communication to share information, act as a mentor, facilitator and motivator; act as a liaison between multiple project teams and clients to communicate business changes.
Influential skills include conflict management, negotiation and facilitation skills to act as a consultant in various forms to resolve issues, diffuse conflicts and handle escalated sensitive issues from team members and to alert project sponsors of serious repercussions.
Communication, presentation and writing skills to prepare business proposals, action plans, business cases, concise summaries, etc.

Nice To Have

• Provincial Offences Act
• Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
• Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
• Federal Privacy Act
• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Income Tax Act
• Client programs and program performance and measures, and relevant changes in legislation in order to provide expert opinion and advice to management on future project work, analysis and program initiatives.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Project Director for the Modernization of Accounts and Claims Systems (MACS) project, the IT project manager will run high priority technology projects from original concept through final implementation by:

• Managing day to day operational aspects of projects to ensure adherence to scope, conferring with project staff to outline the work breakdown schedule (WBS), assigning duties, responsibilities and scope of authority, directing and coordinating activities of project personnel, modifying schedules or plans as required and effectively applying and enforcing acceptable project methodology.
• Supporting and participating in defining business and technical requirements, ensuring integration of technical documentation, ensuring all project business documents, artifacts and deliverables are completed and signed off while at the same time confirming that deliverables meet business needs.
•  Managing all IT project deliverables, goals and milestones including reviewing and signing off on all IT documentation.
• Acting as a corporate liaison and providing presentation to the executive team including the office of the CIO, holding and facilitating regular status meeting with project teams and ensuring project status reporting is completed on a regular and timely basis.
• Managing conflict within IT project teams including taking a leadership role in mentoring other team members in project management best practices.
• Providing project lifecycle best practices and execution against plan for all IT deliverables.
• Identify, monitor and communicate risk and potential implementation issues to the business in order to develop mitigation and resolution strategies that ensure proper business continuity for all stakeholders.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and ROI calculations to determine project feasibility. Develop and oversee project budgets as well as forecast budget changes and communicate planned versus actual budget during the project lifecycle in order to ensure that financial targets are met and/or adjusted accordingly.
• Lead the development and implementation of project performance measures, indicators, benchmarks and guidelines to ensure project resources are used appropriately and the achievement of quality assurance standards as well as adherence to mandatory client project rules and methods.
• Establish, develop and maintain strong relationships with internal clients, operational staff, consultants and management at various levels to be aware of issues that impact on current and future projects, manage expectations, resolve conflict and elicit their support and co-operation.
• Plan, manage and control the activities of the unit which include: 
• annual planning of unit projects and priorities
• ensuring branch is adequately and competently staffed
• identifying resource requirements
• conducting the hiring process
• identifying and recommending department changes to the Director
• Allocating work and developing performance objectives for the unit.
• Develop and administer section operating budget, authorize expenditures within approved budget and report on variances from approved plan as required.  Recommend expenditures outside budget for approval.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

  

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.

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.


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


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Company Name Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd.

Project Manager IV

Job Description
PM IV

About the Job

Job Description:

Our client has a requirement for PM IV for a 3 months contract opportunity. The positions are located in Mississauga.


Requirement or Qualifications:

Qualified Candidates will have:

Department Overview:

Enterprise Delivery Services is part TD Architecture that is responsible for managing shared aspects of delivery for the Enterprise. Enterprise Shared Application Services is focused on the management and support of composite shared capabilities (Enterprise Service Bus, Business Process Management, and Enterprise Document Management) and the associated application development frameworks and Centres of Excellence.
*This is a 3 month contract-that will be converted to full time, after the initial 3 months. Please ensure that the candidates that are submitted are aware and understand that after 3 months they will be FTE with TDBFG.

Scope

* Please note that we are seeking strong, hands-on functional, Infrastructure- Project Managers that are seasoned and have an extensive background from an enterprise environment.

• Define scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with the ESAS team, senior management and stakeholders.
• Estimate resources requirements needed to achieve project goals as agreed upon with stakeholder group and provide project costs estimates.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated SDLC documents and effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders, track project milestones and deliverables and identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team
• Co-ordinate with Infrastructure, vendor, internal or external development teams to manage the implementation/release of new ESAS capabilities or configurations..
• Manage the performance of all assigned engagements; manage the plan to actual value, i.e. time, budget, scope, and change control.
• Manage simultaneous projects, as required to completion.
• Consistently use the applicable PMLC and SDLC framework elements appropriate to each engagement for quality and consistency.
Qualifications / Skills / Experience:
• 6+years of project management experience with solid understanding of project management methodologies.
• Previously worked with EDM (Enterprise Document Management)
• Proven success in large enterprise development/deployment in banking/financial industry
• Sound technical understanding of Infrastructure
• Excellent analytical, problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Project management- STRONG understanding of PMLC / Methodologies
• Stakeholder Relations – ability to present to and build professional/strategic relationships
• Communication-ability to articulate verbally and in writing
• Organization/Planning – Demonstrates the ability to prioritize, schedule, and monitor multiple tasks and projects.
• Vision – Ability to see both detail and big-picture
• Financial/Budget Management- must be familiar with all aspect of budget/metrics
• Business Acumen- must have strong business knowledge and the experience to support decisions
• Analytical ability -Ability to take a systematic approach to investigating and gaining an understanding of issues and needs in order to form conclusions
Specific Educational Requirements / Accreditations:
• Bachelors Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.

Must Haves:

•6 years of Senior Project Management experience within the EDM space
6+ years of experience with Strong Project Management
•more than 6 years experience, can manage multiple / matrix environment (PMO / Service Manager)
•Must come from an enterprise- environment- 6+ yrs
•business documentation- knack for selling
•Able to speak stakeholders/ work through ambiguity/ Strong negotiation/ impact-influence
•Understanding/ demonstrated experience with cost/benefit analysis or feasibility studies
•Strong Risk management
•PMP
•Enterprise Systems Projects…
•Ability to manage multiple small to large initiatives simultaneously
•Must be available to travel to the U.S. maximum of 20-25% (most likely very little travel-but must have current travel documents)

Nice to Haves:

•Familiarity with ESB technologies
•TOGAF / ITIL (we will also consider equivalent architecture or framework experience) this is the space that ESAS works within
• To be familiar with Workflow-5+yrs Enterprise Document Mgnt
• ITIL , (Nice to have) Framework (Togaff / Zachman)

*This is a 3 month contract-that will be converted to full time, after the initial 3 months. Please ensure that the candidates that are submitted are aware and understand that after 3 months they will be FTE with TDBFG.

Must Haves:

•6 years of Senior Project Management experience within the EDM space 6+ years of experience with Strong Project Management
•more than 6 years experience, can manage multiple / matrix environment (PMO / Service Manager)
•Must come from an enterprise- environment- 6+ yrs
•business documentation- knack for selling
•Able to speak stakeholders/ work through ambiguity/ Strong negotiation/ impact-influence
•Understanding/ demonstrated experience with cost/benefit analysis or feasibility studies
•Strong Risk management
•PMP
•Enterprise Systems Projects…
•Ability to manage multiple small to large initiatives simultaneously
•Must be available to travel to the U.S. maximum of 20-25% (most likely very little travel-but must have current travel documents)

Nice to Haves:

•Familiarity with ESB technologies
•TOGAF / ITIL (we will also consider equivalent architecture or framework experience) this is the space that ESAS works within
• To be familiar with Workflow-5+yrs Enterprise Document Mgnt
• ITIL , (Nice to have) Framework (Togaff / Zachman)

Additional details on this work requisition-
Please look for candidates with a diversified background from financial institutions/ brokerages/ insurance companies...etc.


Skills


Excel *

8+ Yrs.
(-8) Yrs.


Excellent influence skills and executive communication skills *

Yes
YesNo


Full Life Cycle Development *

8+ Yrs.
(-8) Yrs.


Impact Analysis *

8+ Yrs.
(-8) Yrs.


Leadership *

5+ Yrs.
(-5) Yrs.


Microsoft Project *

8+ Yrs.
(-8) Yrs.


MS Office tools, Visio, MS Project, PowerPoint *

8+ Yrs.
(-8) Yrs.


PMLC (Project Management Life Cycle) *

8+ Yrs.
(-8) Yrs.


PMP (Project Management Professional) *

Yes
YesNo


Powerpoint *

8+ Yrs.
(-8) Yrs.


Prior experience in IT Risk Assessment *

8+ Yrs.
(-8) Yrs.


Prior work experience as a technical PM on infrastructure projects *

8+ Yrs.
(-8) Yrs.


Project Methodology Tools *

8+ Yrs.
(-8) Yrs.


SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) *

8+ Yrs.
(-8) Yrs.


Strong negotiation skills, dealing with business and technology groups *

Yes
YesNo


Takes initiative, prioritize & manages time effectively to carry projects from beginning to end *

Yes
YesNo


Visio *

8+ Yrs.
(-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.