About this role
Team size: Medium (5-15)
Number of Years Experience: 6
Level of Communication: 5
Anticipated Weekly Hours : 40
Work Location: Remote, preference for Alberta-based candidates but open to anywhere in Canada
If Hybrid, How often will they be expected onsite?:
Is travel expected?: N
Possibility of Extension?: Possibility for extension
Core Responsibilities
Stakeholder & Scope Management: Partner with Technology Enablement, Business, and third-party stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with the Program Manager to set program standards (focusing on quality management) and ensure all activities align with broader portfolio goals.
Execution & Planning: Develop and execute detailed project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and budget oversight.
Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and address risks/issues throughout the project lifecycle; deliver data-driven reports highlighting achievements, risks, and financial status.
Team Leadership & Vendor Management: Lead cross-functional teams and external vendors, providing the guidance necessary to meet milestones while fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
Artifact Excellence: Produce and maintain project artifacts to the highest standards, ensuring continuity and clarity for the duration of the engagement.
Requirements
Professional Certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP, Etc.
Professional Experience:
6+ years leading IT projects with a focus on business process and organizational change;
3+ years managing cross-functional teams for large-scale, high-visibility initiatives.
Technical Fluency: Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to effectively manage internal dev teams and third-party vendors.
Methodological Versatility: Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies, with the ability to select the appropriate framework based on project needs.
Communication Excellence: Exceptional written/verbal skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language for non-technical audiences.
Rapid Discovery: Ability to perform "week one" discovery to identify hidden risks.
Objectivity: Willingness to provide candid, unbiased feedback on timelines and project health without regard for internal politics.
Outcome-Oriented: Focused on tangible milestones rather than "busy work."
Scope Guarding: Expert at managing scope creep while maintaining stakeholder satisfaction.
Tool Agnostic: Proficient across multiple platforms
High EQ: Ability to read the room and manage diverse personalities immediately without the benefit of long-term rapport.
Precision Documentation: All documentation and reporting must be sufficiently impeccable and clear so that a successor could step in and resume work without a loss in momentum.
Top Skills: Track project burn rates, manage vendor deliverables, and allocate resources efficiently.
Concise written and verbal messaging that aligns teams and resolves blockers fast.
Rapidly baseline scope, manage change controls, and build critical-path project schedules.
Swiftly build trust with executive sponsors, cross-functional leads, and external vendors.
Project Description: Technology Enablement Project with a Focus on Salesforce and Software Development