RQ00123 Project Manager

Job title:

RQ00123 Project Manager

Company

Randstad

Job description

We are seeking an Intermediate Project Manager to lead and oversee medium to large-scale projects in the Payments Division Project Management Office. This role involves managing project scope, budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder engagement, and risk management while ensuring the successful implementation of IT and infrastructure systems. The selected candidate will work hybrid (2 days onsite per week) and collaborate with vendors, consultants, and internal teams to meet project objectives.Advantages
– Project Leadership: Manage and deliver high-impact IT and infrastructure projects.
– Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth execution.
– Financial and Risk Management: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and risk mitigation strategies for project success.
– Process Improvement: Contribute to the development of best practices and methodologies in project management.
– Hybrid Work Environment: Benefit from a flexible schedule, working onsite twice a week while collaborating remotely.Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful delivery.
• Lead and direct resources, ensuring the right skill sets are represented within the project team.
• Apply best practices in project management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to align project goals and ensure compliance.
• Manage partnerships with service providers to administer fare system supply and operations contracts.
• Provide progress updates, reports, and risk assessments to senior leadership and business units.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to project execution and delivery.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews to ensure adherence to project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Recommend and implement corrective actions to address project variances and challenges.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
• Track expenditures and manage contract amendments with vendors as needed.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and procurement processes.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, ensuring clear responsibilities and expectations.
• Provide coaching and project management guidance to team members and consultants.
• Foster a high-performance culture by setting standards, monitoring progress, and ensuring accountability.

Qualifications
1.Must-Have Qualifications

• Certified PMP or 5+ years of project management experience.
• 2-3 years of experience in software development, particularly within IT-related projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and other project management tools.

2.Educational Background

• Completion of a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

3.Additional Preferred Skills

• Experience managing IT system deployments and large-scale implementations.
• Strong contract and procurement management skills for handling vendor relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of budgeting, risk assessment, and change management principles.
• Experience in both Agile and traditional project management methodologies.

Summary
This Project Manager role offers a dynamic opportunity to oversee and deliver IT and infrastructure projects in a collaborative and high-impact environment. The role requires expertise in project planning, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and vendor management to drive successful outcomes. The selected candidate will play a key role in improving project methodologies, enhancing operational efficiencies, and ensuring project success.Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

Expected salary

Location

North York, ON

Job date

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 02:44:37 GMT

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