Are you an experienced Project Manager with a knack for leadership and a passion for driving successful outcomes? We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our Vancouver government client in the role of Project Manager on an initial 12 month contract. As a key player, you will leverage your formal Project Management education and certification, along with recent leadership experience, to define project objectives, develop schedules, allocate resources, manage budgets, and coordinate agile team efforts. Join our client in facilitating collaboration, resolving conflicts, and providing the leadership necessary for project success.
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Advantages
• Joining our team as a Project Manager provides an opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment, working on projects that impact our client's organizational success.
• This role offers the chance to hone your leadership skills by leading and motivating teams, delegating tasks, and providing guidance and support to agile team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• You'll have the advantage of working with kanban/agile methodologies and utilizing tools such as Jira, enhancing your expertise in modern project management practices.
• Be part of projects that make a difference, contributing to the achievement of project objectives and delivering outcomes aligned with organizational goals.
• Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is encouraged, providing opportunities to work closely with stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and foster a culture of innovation and success.
Responsibilities
• Define project objectives, develop comprehensive project plans, and establish clear project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional agile teams, allocating tasks effectively and providing guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Utilize kanban/agile methodologies and work management tools like Jira to facilitate project execution, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion.
• Manage project budgets, estimate costs, and control expenses to ensure financial objectives are met.
• Identify potential risks, assess their impact, and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure project success.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress, milestones, and any issues that may arise.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including plans, status reports, and meeting minutes, for future reference and auditing purposes.
Qualifications
• College degree or diploma in Technology.
• Formal Project Management education or certification including Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent master’s certificate.
• Recent, related experience in a leadership capacity, including the ability to lead and motivate a team, delegate tasks, and provide guidance and support to agile team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• Familiarity with managing projects in kanban/agile style and utilizing work management tools such as Jira.
• In depth knowledge of project management methodologies and tools including scope management, work breakdown structures and scheduling, risk assessment, decision tree analysis, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to translate business requirements into functional scope and specifications, and the ability to communicate complicated technical issues to technical, non-technical, Steering Committee, and Executive audiences.
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to quickly identify potential issues and risks and craft innovative solutions.
• The application of appropriate judgment and discretion in the resolution or escalation of project issues and recommendations to Steering Committee or Executive.
• Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and ensure timely completion of project deliverables.
• Experience with the gaming industry.
• Experience working with a Crown corporation.
• Experience with Evergreen IT and managing technical debt.
• Demonstrated experience with moderate to large technical implementations, preferably in the Identity & Access Management, Networking Systems, and Information Security spaces.
Summary
Join our client and embark on a rewarding journey where your skills, expertise, and passion for project management will flourish. Apply now via this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!
P.S. Don’t forget that when you update your profile on Randstad.ca it helps us find you faster when we do have roles that match your skills! So even if this role isn’t for you please update your profile so we can find you!
We look forward to supporting you in your job search!
Good luck!
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.
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Are you an experienced Project Manager with a knack for leadership and a passion for driving successful outcomes? We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our Vancouver government client in the role of Project Manager on an initial 12 month contract. As a key player, you will leverage your formal Project Management education and certification, along with recent leadership experience, to define project objectives, develop schedules, allocate resources, manage budgets, and coordinate agile team efforts. Join our client in facilitating collaboration, resolving conflicts, and providing the leadership necessary for project success.
Advantages
• Joining our team as a Project Manager provides an opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment, working on projects that impact our client's organizational success.
• This role offers the chance to hone your leadership skills by leading and motivating teams, delegating tasks, and providing guidance and support to agile team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• You'll have the advantage of working with kanban/agile methodologies and utilizing tools such as Jira, enhancing your expertise in modern project management practices.
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• Be part of projects that make a difference, contributing to the achievement of project objectives and delivering outcomes aligned with organizational goals.
• Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is encouraged, providing opportunities to work closely with stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and foster a culture of innovation and success.
Responsibilities
• Define project objectives, develop comprehensive project plans, and establish clear project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional agile teams, allocating tasks effectively and providing guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Utilize kanban/agile methodologies and work management tools like Jira to facilitate project execution, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion.
• Manage project budgets, estimate costs, and control expenses to ensure financial objectives are met.
• Identify potential risks, assess their impact, and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure project success.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress, milestones, and any issues that may arise.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including plans, status reports, and meeting minutes, for future reference and auditing purposes.
Qualifications
• College degree or diploma in Technology.
• Formal Project Management education or certification including Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent master’s certificate.
• Recent, related experience in a leadership capacity, including the ability to lead and motivate a team, delegate tasks, and provide guidance and support to agile team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• Familiarity with managing projects in kanban/agile style and utilizing work management tools such as Jira.
• In depth knowledge of project management methodologies and tools including scope management, work breakdown structures and scheduling, risk assessment, decision tree analysis, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to translate business requirements into functional scope and specifications, and the ability to communicate complicated technical issues to technical, non-technical, Steering Committee, and Executive audiences.
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to quickly identify potential issues and risks and craft innovative solutions.
• The application of appropriate judgment and discretion in the resolution or escalation of project issues and recommendations to Steering Committee or Executive.
• Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and ensure timely completion of project deliverables.
• Experience with the gaming industry.
• Experience working with a Crown corporation.
• Experience with Evergreen IT and managing technical debt.
• Demonstrated experience with moderate to large technical implementations, preferably in the Identity & Access Management, Networking Systems, and Information Security spaces.
Summary
Join our client and embark on a rewarding journey where your skills, expertise, and passion for project management will flourish. Apply now via this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!
P.S. Don’t forget that when you update your profile on Randstad.ca it helps us find you faster when we do have roles that match your skills! So even if this role isn’t for you please update your profile so we can find you!
We look forward to supporting you in your job search!
Good luck!
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.
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