Job Project Manager in Barrie

Project Manager

Department: Information Technology
Campus: Barrie
Posting Date: April 26,2023
Salary Range: $87,433-$109,292
Classification: Administrative
Status: Full-time

Under the direction of the Manager, Enterprise Systems, the incumbent is responsible for leading College sponsored projects and project activities for Information Technology (IT) initiatives and acts as a bridge between functional areas and technical teams. The Project Manager will work with the various members of ITLT (Information Technology Leadership Team) and business client counterparts to manage projects for IT. The incumbent will lead multiple projects, application developer resources and supporting technology resources while facilitating regularly scheduled project meetings for updates, deliverables, and risks.

The Project Manager will create and introduce common processes as a set of standards for the team to follow, allowing them to manage multiple projects simultaneously in an efficient manner.

The Project Manager provides consultative support to college management and staff regarding selection and implementation of computer software applications and vendors across the college. The incumbent is accountable for setting project management standards for projects, guiding and coaching staff and other managers on their use. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Leading larger project planning and implementation from design/prototype phases through scope, charter, scheduling to system roll-out including selecting project teams and overall project leadership; ensures on time and on-budget implementation. This includes multi-year, multi-phased and multi-stakeholder projects.
• Providing project leadership to unit staff/project teams/vendors/system analysts/consultants and facilitates regularly scheduled project meetings for updates, deliverables and risks. Directs small project teams, develops detailed project plans, schedules and budgets.
• Managing the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple or large-scale projects including priority and goal setting
• Monitoring projects from initiation through delivery, including oversight of system integrations and behavioral change
• Collaborating with affected departments within and outside information technology to coordinate development, implementation and monitoring of new programs and processes
• Gathering, reviewing, and analyzing business and industry data, and other key metrics using data analytics tools
• Evaluate existing business processes with the business to formulate new business programs and initiatives related to projects
• Leading process review and improvement initiatives to ensure smooth transitions
• Selecting, evaluating, and managing vendors. Provides expertise in evaluating and acquiring software packages from external vendors.
• Works effectively with internal and external clients, third party vendors and Senior Management in accomplishing project objectives
• Responsible for tracking an up-to-date repository of projects underway and requests pending review.
• Developing and issuing Request for Proposals (RFPs) to solicit vendor proposals ensuring adherence to College policies and procedures. Oversees system selection process, including outlining score and ranking criteria.
• Developing, administering, monitoring, and directing the budget activity for projects and provides estimates/forecasts and progress reports as required.
• Conducts vendor negotiations, vendor management and contract reviews.
• Ensuring quality control through implementing policies, methodologies and processes including system monitors and controls to ensure successful management and reporting of digital transformation project initiatives
• Provides direction, coaching, and assistance for project management from inception through completion with Information Technology Leadership Team (managers) and IT department as a whole.
• Manages project team members project work through review and evaluation of work-in-progress, development of work plans and development of skills and professional currency plans.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successfully completed a three-year diploma / degree, or equivalent, in a computer related area or business, as well as continued education in current information technology, project management and information management science is required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience defining, implementing, and managing larger projects.
• Strong analytical skills, business acumen and technical skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability in facilitation and negotiations in order to maintain and build strong relationships with internal and external partners.
• A proven track record of working in a matrix/cross-functional environment where a high degree of collaboration is needed is required.
• Result oriented, demonstrated success in creative problem solving and team partnership is required.
• Ability to proactively sense and respond to problems and opportunities is required.
• Collaboration and teaming, having the ability to lead a project team is required.
• Ability to interact with senior levels of management and exercise independent judgment with regard to business decisions is required.
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills are required.

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.
Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Georgian College has introduced FLEX Work for some positions. This position is currently eligible for Hybrid Work. FLEX Work agreements will be determined between the employee and manager when employment commences and may change in accordance with the FLEX Work guidelines. All employees are required to permanently reside in the province of Ontario.

This position is open until filled. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.