IT Project Manager

Manage complex IT application development and infrastructure projects.

Define and be accountable for the project - scope, schedule, budget, quality and project management plan.

Monitor the budget, keep track of actual cost monthly, and initiate corrective actions before variances exceed approved thresholds.

Ensure project delivery is as per standards and best practices defined in project management framework.

Provide project management direction and guidance to teams, adhering to proven project management methodologies including Scrum agile.

Create winning IT strategies to achieve the project goals and deliver all the mandates of the business case driving the project.

Develop and support innovative solutions to meet the needs of the business and align the solution with the existing system architecture capabilities.

Act as a communications conduit to business stakeholders / partners to ascertain the project is fulfilling the business needs.

Monitor and respond swiftly to issues, risks, and decisions; escalate issues promptly when necessary.

Management of project resources in collaboration with the functional managers / directors.

Provide regular status updates to sponsors, stakeholders, steering committee members, C-level executives regarding progress and emerging issues.

Establish performance measures for project members and provide meaningful and timely feedback.

Realize the pulse of the project team(s) and keep team morale elevatedMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants

Must be a team player with an intrapreneurship mindset.

Hands on, seasoned, and well-organized professional with effective time management skills.

Can rally her / his team to focus on quality delivery, pays attention to the right details.

Bachelor's degree in computer science or an analytical discipline.

7+ years of dedicated IT project management experience.

Successfully managed and delivered complex IT projects (i.e., digital transformation, multi-year, multiple phases / deliverables, with cross functional dependencies, across lines of businesses etc.).

Possess robust project management knowledge, practical technical knowledge, and strong business management skills.

Excellent foundational skills in project management life cycle and with tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA etc.

Ability to multi-task and have resilience in dealing with shifting priorities or operating in an uncertain environment when all the details are not established (e.

g., during the initiation phase).

Solid leader who can rally teams towards the vision, mission, goals of the organization with ease.

Ability to influence without authority through negotiation, interpersonal skills, and motivation skills.

Strong ability to inspire others to build high performance teams and achieve extraordinary results in a fast paced (and rewarding) work culture.

Exemplary communications skills specifically in communicating complex / technical information to a wide audience.

Experience with handling steering committee meetings and presenting succinct status to project sponsors.

Experienced in creating SOW, contracts, and managing vendors.

Strong understanding of technology concepts including SOA architecture, web services, data exchange standards, mobile development, data warehouse, B2B / B2C systems etc.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification an asset.

Certified Scrum Master designation is an asset.

Guidewire product knowledge is an asset.

SAP product knowledge is an asset.

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fast paced, performance-driven and rewarding. We value our Associates' career growth and ongoing professional development - and we regularly recognize their achievements and outstanding results

Fantastic opportunity with competitive Package