IT Project Manager - Montréal, Canada - Leger

Leger

Verified Company

Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1986, Leger empowers its clients to make better decisions by providing the highest-quality market research and data analytics in North America.

Joining our company means joining a team of 600 passionate people who are committed to their work. We are the largest Canadian-owned market research and analytics company, with 8 offices across Canada and the United States.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING WITH US
We are the benchmark in our industry, and we offer important strategic advice to our clients. We distinguish ourselves through our company culture, our transparent management, our dynamic attitude and our flat company structure. Our team is the basis of our success and as they say, birds of a feather flock together. If you want to join us and make a difference, our team is waiting for you

YOUR ROLE AS AN IT PROJECT MANAGER

As a member of the Information Technology (IT) team working under the CTO, the IT Project Manager (ITPM) ensures the timely and quality delivery of Leger's IT Infrastructure Projects.

The ITPM will be called upon to scope, estimate, plan, monitor, control and execute IT Infrastructure Projects identified by the business by working with all stakeholders, including but not limited to Leger's business sponsors, technical resources, non-technical resources, and external suppliers.

The ITPM might be called upon to lead projects to introduce new software solutions, scale IT processes, and leverage cloud providers for the organization.

The ITPM may also be tasked with leading software implementation and integration initiatives.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead multiple IT projects from initiation to completion
Develop and manage project budgets
Communicate with stakeholders, including IT personnel, vendors, and executive leaders
Lead risk management and mitigation efforts
Gather, analyze, and report IT project metrics
Define the scope of the projects
Estimate timelines and stay on schedule
Manage resources (including teams and individuals)
Document progress of projects
Assess risks
Maintain a good working relationship with Leger's departmental units
Provide constructive feedback to project resources
Foster a dynamic work environment through open and enthusiastic communications

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Requirements:

Ten (10) years or more of IT experience
Three (3) years or more as a Project Manager
Project Management certification or similar
Well versed in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
DEC in computer sciences or any combination of certifications covering equipment configuration, general networking, and relevant experience
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Ability to prioritize and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Aptitude to understand technical concepts and new technologies
Resourcefulness to mitigate project blockers quickly
Demonstrated ability to be a team player and a willingness to help others
Excellent command of technical fields: inner workings of a computer/server, network computing, programming, etc.
Knowledge of software tools, such as Jira, Confluence, SmartSheet, etc.
Good knowledge of Cloud computing, more specifically Microsoft Azure and 36
Knowledge of software development lifecycle
Fluently bilingual (French/English)

Skills
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Leadership: Lead people and teams to achieve goals
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Communication: Communicate with resources, vendors, and stakeholders
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Organization: Prioritize and mitigate issues to keep projects running smoothly
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Critical thinking: Analyze and evaluate critical situations to prevent issues before they happen
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Adaptability: Adjust easily to changing circumstances
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A sense of humor: Approach projects with a positive attitude to ease stress and energize resources and stakeholders

BENEFITS:

Paid vacation when employment starts
Possible to work from outside the country
Offices closed between Christmas and New Year's Day
Group Insurance
People First Program
Leger University, training, mentorship, and continuing education
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Profit-Sharing Program (PSP)
Pension plan
Flex Program: Hybrid Work Model
Global health allowance

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Certain conditions apply

THE PERKS OF WORKING WITH US
At Leger, our people are at the heart of our success.

Being part of our team means:

Working in a friendly, respectful, and positive environment. Happiness at work is one of our top priorities
Enjoying flexible benefits and other perks that foster a culture of wellbeing.
Developing your skills and thriving professionally with our learning and mentorship opportunities.
Multiple opportunities for longterm growth. More than onethird of our permanent employees have been with Leger for at least 10 years.
Making new friends and connections across Canada and the United States.

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