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

MANITOBA INSTITUTE OF TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY

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Winnipeg, Canada

2 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.

Project Manager

Start Date:
As Soon As Possible

Salary Range:
$79,241.65 to $107,209.30

Location:
Henlow Campus and/or remotely, as required

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

As a member of MITT's IT & Systems Development staff, the Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the coordination and completion of MITT projects on-time, on budget and within scope.

The 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.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified or equivalent certification.
3+ years of experience in managing projects with a proven track record of getting things done
Experience in managing custom and COTS software / technology projects.
Experience managing projects using Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid methodologies.
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.

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.
Technical document writing skills, e.g., Requirements documents or Solution proposals.

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We are growing, come grow with us.

MITT offers a challenging, team-oriented work environment, competitive income and benefits, and opportunities for professional and personal growth and development._**MITT is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, applicants are asked to inform us if they require an accommodation. All information received as it relates to accommodation will be kept confidential.

This position requires the successful completion of a Criminal Record check including vulnerable sector.