It Project Manager - Business Transformation

Position Title: IT Project Manager - Business Transformation

Location: Melville, SK (remote with occasional onsite visits)

Our Company:

Charter is an award-winning IT Infrastructure Solution Provider of technology and services with offices across Canada. Founded in 1997, Charter's mission is to align people, process, and technologies by offering a comprehensive portfolio of innovative IT solutions, Advisory & Consulting Services, Project Services, and Managed Services. Our team of experts leverages a business architecture methodology and a human-centered design approach to drive successful digital transformations for our clients. Forward, Together with Charter, achieving your possible.

Overview:

Our Public sector client is currently seeking an IT Project Manager - Business Transformation, starting April 2024. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of PM experience managing large projects focused on implementing customer-centric Business Transformation strategies. Experience leading and implementing projects that involved major changes to business systems and processes i.e., managing team resources, systems development, estimating effort/costs and planning/scheduling project activities. Previous experience managing concurrent and complex technical projects is required. Experience managing large Digital Transformation projects would be a strong asset. Industry certification required: PMP or PRINCE2. Location: Remote (with occasional onsite visits - Melville, SK). Candidates must reside in Canada for the duration of the project. Term: 3 years.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee multiple project streams (technical, people and change, program operations, etc.)
• Manage teams, resources, and budgets effectively.
• Utilize project management methodologies and tools.
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders, clients, and team members.
• Identify and manage project risks effectively.
• Provide accurate and regular status reports and navigate complex organizational structures.
• Successful project delivery, drive results and meet project goals.
• 8+ years of PM experience managing large projects focused on implementing customer-centric Business Transformation strategies.
• Experience leading and implementing projects that involved major changes to business systems and processes through managing team resources, systems development, estimating effort and costs and planning and scheduling project activities.
• Experience as a Project Manager across a variety of sectors, working in multiple concurrent projects and managing complex technical projects with the ability to prioritize work assignments, meet deadlines and milestones and work under pressure.
• Education: Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification. (Mandatory)
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) in English is required.
• Candidate must reside in Canada for the duration of the project.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience preparing and overseeing the development of project documents, i.e., MS Project schedules, charters, status/progress reports, detailed budget, resource estimates, project management plans, schedules and proposals, strategies, project close-out documents including transition to operations and "lessons learned".
• Experience in managing large corporate projects balancing several levels of stakeholders and external vendor where strong communication skills are required.
• Experience managing large Digital Transformation projects.

• Experience working with co-located, remote and hybrid project teams, with the use of virtual communication and collaboration techniques. Knowledge of Microsoft Teams is considered an asset.
• Experience working in an Agile environment, including the Agile frameworks employed and any Agile certifications achieved.
• Experience and knowledge of project management software (i.e., Microsoft Project Professional, Microsoft Project Online) are considered an asset.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) and SharePoint.
• Experience using or certification with an organizational change management methodology is considered an asset.

Note: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor candidates.