IT Project Manager - Calgary, Canada - Randstad Canada

Description

Are you a seasoned IT Project Manager looking for your next challenge? We have an exciting opportunity with our Calgary government client for an initial 12 month contract for an Intermediate IT Project Manager to join their team.

As a key member of our client's Planning and Development Services portfolio, you will be responsible for both existing and new projects, focusing on custom web development and vendor management.

This is a hybrid work opportunity, offering the flexibility you need while making a tangible impact on critical technology initiatives.

Please note that this position requires local candidates and offers a hybrid work model. If you're ready to leverage your project management skills and make a difference in a dynamic environment, apply now

Advantages

• Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model, allowing you to balance work and life commitments effectively.
• Contribute to critical technology initiatives within Calgary's Planning and Development Services portfolio, making a tangible difference in your community.
• Enhance your project management skills and expand your expertise through diverse projects and collaborative team environments.
• As a local candidate, you'll have the advantage of being close to the action and fully immersed in Calgary's dynamic work culture.
• Join a supportive team environment with stability, offering a clear pathway for professional development and success in your career journey.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will be responsible for the scope of the project, defining the project plan, coordination, scheduling, monitoring and management of the project team and delivering a solution that meets The City's current and future requirements.

Will also be responsible in participating in agile scrums

Qualifications

Mandatory Skills:

• Five (5) years' IT project management experience (the majority of this experience should have been practiced in accordance with the generally recognized good practices identified in PMI�s PMBOK Guide, in recent years).
• 5 years experience leading small to mid-sized projects
• 5 years experience creating resource plans

Desired Skills:

• Of this experience, at least three (3) of the years should have been on medium to large technology projects, as defined by both size and complexity (size of projects may be defined in terms of budget, staff involvement, organizational impact, risk profile, complexity/number of stakeholders, and size of organization).
• Three (3) years' experience leading and supporting multidisciplinary project teams consisting of internal staff from IT and clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Three (3) years' experience with project resource planning, including participation in project team resourcing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to build and manage complex relationships with groups/individuals with varying perspectives, interest and roles.
• Strong leadership, planning and analytic skills.
• Well-developed facilitation and mediation skills including ability to work with a diverse audience and reach a consensus on critical project decisions.
• The ability to undertake multiple projects, manage competing demand s, prioritize and adjust resources.
• Previous work experience in the public sector or large organizations; and
• Formal training and /or certification in project management (e.g., PMI Project Management Professional) is an asset.

Summary

If you're ready to take your IT Project Management portfolio to the next level and make a meaningful impact on local government, this is your opportunity.

Join a collaborative team and work on diverse, cutting-edge projects that shape the future of the city. We invite you to apply directly to this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately

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