IT Project Manager - Winnipeg, Canada - MANITOBA INSTITUTE OF TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY

MANITOBA INSTITUTE OF TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY

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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

MITT is a post-secondary institute offering industry-driven, student-focused education in the areas of skilled trades, business and information technology, health care, and human services.

We provide affordable, timely, skills-based education for learners seeking career entry as well as those looking to acquire relevant, in-demand competencies at any point in life.

IT Project Manager*
Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary Range:
$78,070.60 to $105,624.92

Location:
MITT Campuses and/or remotely, as required

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (35 hours/week)

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Finance and Campus Services and in close collaboration with MITT's IT and Systems Development staff, the IT Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the coordination and completion of IT projects on-time, on budget and within scope.

The IT Project Manager controls multiple projects concurrently and must be able to manage the expectations of MITT's project sponsors and user groups.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Creating and executing project work plans and revising as needed to meet changing needs and requirements
Managing daytoday operational aspects of a project and scope, collaborating with project teams
Communicating relevant project information to managers, clients, and project teams
Monitoring project budgets and analyzing project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization
Lead project intake activities, planning, scheduling, tracking, management and closure activities
Minimizing and mitigating exposure and risk on projects
Ensuring that project work results meet the client's requirements and priorities
Facilitating project team and client meetings
Supporting proposal efforts, including project scoping
Coordinating the project intake process, including contracting
Assigning and managing resources across multiple projects
Incorporate organizational change management best practices into the delivery of projects
Create and document client statements of work and proposals
Collaborate with the project teams to identify opportunities for improving processes, communications and operating efficiencies for clients and internal company operations
Collaborate in writing internal company documentation, processes and manuals to support company operations
Prioritize project vs production work items
Adhering to MITT's policies, procedures and behaviour standards
Serving on MITT committees
Interacting with nonMITT parties in a manner that adheres to college policies and establishes functional working relationships

Required Qualifications and Experience*:

A combination of related education and experience may be considered._
Relevant University degree or college diploma
3+ years of experience in managing projects with a proven track record
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified or equivalent certification
Experience in managing custom and COTS software / technology projects
Strong knowledge of project management best practices
Exceptional organizational skills
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Superior relationship management skills
Techsavvy, including a working knowledge of project scheduling software such as MS Project or equivalent
Ability to maintain and extend technical knowledge and expertise through practice, selfstudy and professional development opportunities.
Communicate and collaborate with staff, being mindful of individual differences, in an atmosphere of respect and trust.
Experience in custom and COTS software / technology projects.
Skills in group facilitation, acting as a meeting facilitator, brainstorming techniques, etc.
Naturally curious, with demonstrated critical thinking and analytic skills; ability to organize and represent concepts verbally, visually and in written form.
Demonstrated knowledge of technologies, systems and infrastructures with an understanding of their possibilities and their limits.
Ability to maintain business relationships and effective networking;
Excellent sense of customer service.
Work as a team member to facilitate effective IT services to staff and students.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience*:

Broad range of experience with business and system solutions for postsecondary settings.
Broad range of experience in any/all of functional analysis, process analysis, systems analysis, technical analysis, systems implementation and operations.
Demonstrated ability to successfully operationalize projects/programs with minimum oversight.
Technical expertise regarding data modelling, data handling, data mining and segmentation techniques is an asset.
Product design experience, either mobile or desktop.
Technical document writing skills, eg. Requirements documents or Solution proposals.

While this is primarily a daytime, Monday through Friday position, it is understood that some fle