IT Project Manager in Toronto

Location: Toronto, ON—Hybrid (4 days on site—Maybe flexible)

Contract Length: 12 Months.

We at Raise are hiring an IT Project Manager for one of our top clients. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, they’re now expanding their team to meet rising demand. We’re hiring right now; if you’re interested, apply below for your chance to join a great place to work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing of IT projects.
• Accountable for developing strong and effective working relationships with key areas within CAPREIT to enhance the service provided to residents and employees.
• Improve internal processes and ensure initiatives are successfully communicated and managed.
• Effectively lead all elements of technology vendor management - contract management, labor sourcing, software/hardware strategy and implementation.
• Effectively communicate with team, peers and upper management on the status of initiatives through the development and management of project tracking, reporting and monitoring.
• Effectively manage a project plan, budget and resources and ensure that project commitments and expectations are met to the sponsor’s satisfaction.
• Must be an adept negotiator and facilitator, competent at relationship building and conflict resolution, possessing superior presentation skills and acting decisively at all times.
• Accountable for ensuring any issues or problems are addressed in a timely manner to ensure successful completion of projects.
• Creates a positive work environment and ensures optimal individual and team performance by clearly identifying and getting agreement on project objectives, providing recognition and feedback, and motivating personnel.
• Utilize negotiation and persuasion to come to agreement with others.
• Conduct communication with a high level of interpersonal and negotiation skills to build effective long-term relationships.

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary education or University degree in one of the following: Computer Science/Business Administration/Commerce/Engineering.
• 5-7 years of proven experience in project management and IT solution delivery.
• Must have extensive vendor management experience.
• ERP Implementation experience is an asset.
• Large-scale data migration project experience is an asset.
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) designation or equivalent is an asset.
• Demonstrated success and a proven track record in managing multiple projects or delivering large and complex projects under significant pressure within constraints of budget, tight timelines and resource constraints.
• Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies and processes.
• Experience in project financial and vendor/stakeholder reporting is an asset.
• Strong analytical, business and technical leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver projects within Enterprise applications.