Strong MS Project knowledge, Good understanding of IT, hands on experience with Waterfall methodology and Agile, Proven facil
Job Description
Looking for a motivated and knowledgeable project manager with experience in cross functional project delivery. In partnership with multiple sponsors and vendors, the candidate will be responsible to deliver a variety of projects related to upgrades of existing functionality and introduction for new functionality.
Job duties / accountabilities:
- Reporting to the Program Manager, this position will manage multiple projects including:
- Develop scope, manage planning, implementation and delivery of projects to meet client requirements;
- Manage project teams to deliver project scope on-time, quality and budget; owning project success
- Produce project cost estimates, develop and manage the project budget;
- Provide required project documentation to sponsor, executives and project team members, including: project status, scope definition, project charters, detailed project management plans with schedule of key milestones, issue logs, budget tracking reports, weekly status reports and risk assessments/contingency plans;
- Maintain a detailed WBS of the project tasks including dates, durations and dependencies;
- Responsible for risk identification/ mitigation planning;
- Lead release management discussion to optimize environment and resource utilization and leverage synergies amongst projects;
- Actively and autonomously manage change and issues within the project; effectively leveraging escalation paths when required
- Manage the sponsor's expectations proactively and consistently in order to deliver value while minimizing risk for the team
Essential Qualifications / Competencies:
- Relevant Degree or Diploma, Project Management Certification (PMP or PMC) and/or BA Certification;
- 5-10 years project management experience;
- Proven ability to manage successful business relationships with peers in various departments and at different levels of management;
- Strong planning and organization skills. This, in order to manage projects with numerous stakeholders and systems with a diverse set of consumer applications;
- Strong MS Project knowledge
- Proven facilitation and communication skills;
- Good understanding of IT, hands on experience with Waterfall methodology and Agile;
- Ability to manage ambiguity, numerous interdependencies and constant changing priorities while driving toward smooth delivery;
Preferred Qualifications / Competencies:
- A Masters Certificate in Project Management is optional but highly recommended
- PMP Certification is highly regarded;
- Bilingualism is an asset;
- Familiarity with Bell processes and systems for costs management would be an asset - PEATS, PORT, SAP;
- Familiarity with the Bell Business Solution Process, Agile, and PTP methodologies;
- General knowledge and understanding of Bell's network, systems and processes.