Project Manager - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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IntroductionAt IBM, our Project Managers excel by leading and coordinating a project team’s overall performance, scope, cost, and deliverables. Our clients rely on timely and efficient status reports, and as Project Manager, you will drive the charge with project direction, metric definition, and performance management. If you are ready to help our clients and project teams succeed, we would love to meet you!Your Role and ResponsibilitiesIBM Consulting helps our clients fundamentally redesign experiences to create new sources of value, digitally reinvent their operations for great efficiency and transform their entire enterprises through cognitive. We invite you to consider joining IBMs global reach, outcome-focused methodologies, domain skills and deep industry expertise that are helping transform the way we live and work.IBMs state-of-the-art Client Innovation Centre (CIC) opened in Nova Scotia in March 2013 and is the first of its kind in Canada. The Centre weaves together IBM’s business insights and industry-leading software portfolio and is ideally suited for any client that needs flexible access to emerging or niche skills that may not be cost effective to grow internally. In addition, our focus on our team is unparalleled as demonstrated by the following:

• The CIC NS is one of IBM’s highest performing delivery centres worldwide – for retention, client satisfaction and utilization. Our employees are empowered to stay and grow within IBM.
• We are very focused on continuous skill development – staff training is our third largest annual Centre investment. Employees are immersed in a culture of learning and constant growth.
• Investment in key partnership with universities, government and private sector groups which has resulted in IBM having a key influencing role in Nova Scotia’s ICT industry, especially in talent development.

We are currently recruiting for top talent in Project Management - If you are on top of your profession and possess the following key skills, we invite you to apply to our openings.Position Summary and Responsibilities:

• Leads team on a collection of complex small projects, medium size projects or large projects. Works according to plans developed or translates those portions of client requirements they are responsible for into plans to culminate in client acceptance of results and meeting business objectives.
• Responsible for performance, cost, scope, schedule, quality, and appropriate business measurements for their project/segment of the project, according to their project charter. In applicable areas of the business, responsibility for revenue and profit objectives of the project.
• Works with the client or as a team member with the client or within the team to identify business requirements and develops the proposal.
• May lead projects in the role of the Client Project Management (PM) with responsibility of all IBM, client and 3rd party vendor resources. Subsequently leads a team in the initiating, planning, controlling, executing, and closing tasks of a project (or segment of a project) to produce the solution deliverable.
• Execute a wide range of process activities beginning with the request for proposal through development, test and final delivery.

Skills:Environment:

• Knowledge of the Project Management Institute (PMI) Process Groups
• Initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing.
• Knowledge of current Project Management methodologies.
• Understands department / function resources, priorities, and policies and applies this understanding to project activities.
• Working knowledge in business matters, finance, planning, forecasting and personnel in order to manage team staff and business issues.

Communication/Negotiation:

• Engaged as a professional who advises others and works with team members to articulate, compare, and implement solutions and alternative approaches based upon project management principles. Team members might include client IT, client business areas, supplier and IBM staff.
• Negotiates effectively with team members to define the teams goals, work content and schedules.
• Communicates team results to management.
• Establishes and maintains mechanisms to communicate project status and change with the project team, client and other staff, including Steering Committee meetings.
• Must be able to effectively communicate resource needs and project issues with client management / project management.

Problem Solving:

• Recognizes and articulates complex problems related to the project / segment of the project or function.
• Applies creativity and judgment in development of multiple solutions related to project objectives utilizing recognized project management techniques.
• As appropriate, challenges the validity of procedures and processes with a view toward enhancement or improvement.

Contributions/Leadership

• Defines and decides objectives related to the project or segment of a large project from a cost, schedule, technical and quality perspective.
• Provides guidance in this area to others.

Must be located onsite at our IBM office in Bedford Nova ScotiaRequired Technical and Professional Expertise

• Leads Contract Management & Business Process Management, using required Contract Systems/Tools & Process
• Understands, follows and implements processes, applying Process Improvement Techniques
• Manages Contract Transition & Change, Resource & Services and Financial Performance
• Ensures effective Measurement Procedures are in place
• Advises regarding IBM Audit & Control Procedures & applies required Business Controls.
• Develops Client relationships and has Strong knowledge of Client Environment.
• Understands Financial Tools & Applications and applies Financial Management & Forecasting Techniques.
• Negotiates, resolves conflicts and leads in Influencing Influencer Decision Making
• Manages stakeholder relationships
• Navigates and uses sense making of complex environment & implements Problem Solving Techniques
• Works independently or as part of a team and can collaborate virtually
• Escalates items to the required levels in a timely manner
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Demonstrates interpersonal and coordination skills

Preferred Technical and Professional ExpertiseSame as aboveMust have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.About Business UnitIBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the worlds economy. IBM Services partners with the worlds leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.This role requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to your start date. Full vaccination refers to receiving dosage of COVID-19 vaccines that provide full protection in accordance with Canada Public Health and WHO guidance (full series of a 2 dose vaccine plus 14 days or a one dose vaccine plus 14 days from the last dose). Proof of vaccination status will be required. Booster vaccination requirements may be required. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons, we offer accommodations in accordance with applicable law.Your Life @ IBMAre you craving to learn more Prepared to solve some of the worlds most unique challenges And ready to shape the future for millions of people If so, then its time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.Its time to define your career.About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.Location StatementThis role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions. If you are a Foreign National from any of the following US sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.Quick Apply

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