Project Manager- IT Projects - Jobs in Brampton, ON

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IT Project ManagerRegular Full TimeIT Solutions- Service Excellence and InnovationThe IT Project Manager will be responsible for planning and managing the execution of IT projects to ensure that the deployed project deliverables meet the intent of the business requirements.As part of the Service Excellence and Innovation Project Management Office, this position is responsible for:

• Complete project life-cycle management for small to medium-sized projects.
• Successfully delivery of the projects products within the acceptable parameters of time, quality and budget agreed to within the Project Charter.
• Participating in large complex projects and assuming lead responsibilities for assigned deliverables.

In this role you will:

• Ensure all phases of project delivery are performed within IT and corporate standards, timeframes and budget requirements.
• Coordinate the logistics (e.g. preparation of tenders and contracts, develop project plans, work schedules and determines priorities) and operational elements (e.g. budgets and resource requirements) for IT projects.
• Determine priorities and resource allocation.
• Work with client relationship managers (Business Partners) to develop the Project Charter and Business Case in consultation with subject matter experts within the organization.
• Ensure that applications, information, system, technology and security architectures meet current standards by working with the architecture, security, privacy and operations teams.
• Design the overall project strategy, create, execute and control project plans, manage the project change control process, and administer the projects budget.
• Provide regular project reporting to senior management, the Business Partners, Project Sponsors, Senior Project Managers, Steering Committees, or other Regional Committees and other stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Motivate project team(s) to work as a cohesive unit and ensures the completeness of the projects deliverables.
• Design and implement project communications management plans, manage risks and co-ordinate training plans.
• Manage and resolve project issues or escalate to the appropriate level.
• Close projects properly in accordance with corporate standards.
• Develop and deliver presentations to audiences at different levels of the organization, as required.
• Provide subject matter expertise and/or technical or professional advice if appropriate.

Qualifications:

• A university or college degree or diploma in IT, computer science or a related discipline, plus a minimum of three years of prior experience managing IT projects
• The ability to manage small to medium well-defined projects and to develop project budgets
• Experience with agile project management
• Strong skills in the use of project management software applications such as Microsoft Project
• Understanding of IT processes and methods such as:
  • Application and database development, acquisition and maintenance processes
  • Business software evaluation and acquisition processes
  • Technology infrastructure product evaluation and acquisition processes
• Progressive technical knowledge and knowledge of best practices in Information Technology service delivery such as SDLC, COBIT and ITIL
• Excellent communication skills to work with clients, technical teams, management and executive level staff in order to communicate technological principles and information in an audience-friendly manner
• An understanding of financial management, capital budgeting, business planning and purchasing and contract management processes

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.Location: Due to Covid-19, some of our offices are working at limited capacity to protect the health and safety of our employees, clients and community. As such, this position will be required to work remotely for an undetermined period. Once working onsite, you will report to 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton.We are committed to supporting community recovery from COVID-19. This plan will follow a phased approach that is guided by Public Health and Ontarios Framework for reopening. Get detailsHours: 8:30am-4:30pm; Monday-FridayInterview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.New employees who commence employment on or after October 1, 2021 are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The Region of Peel reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/, or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated, a documented medical reason provided by a physician or registered nurse and time period for the medical reason may be accepted.About Us:The Region of Peel serves more than 1.4 million residents and approximately 173,000 businesses in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. We deliver a wide range of resident focused services across the Region.Our 20-year vision for Peel is “Community for Life.” Our goal is to create a place where everyone enjoys a sense of belonging and has access to the services and opportunities needed to thrive in each stage of their lives. Our 2015-2035 Strategic Plan outlines the work were focused on to bring this vision to life.To learn more about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca.Additional Information:At the Region of Peel, we respect diversity and treat one another in ways that are fair, courteous and compassionate, recognizing everyone’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.Quick Apply

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