The Project Manager will lead a cross-functional project team, driving meaningful change, and ensuring the delivery of high-impact digital services to the Client. The Project Manager will develop and manage project plans, establish effective project governance, manage vendors, facilitate meetings and agile ceremonies, provide regular status reports, identify and manage risks, and act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders.
Experiences Required
Project Planning & Management – At least 5 years of experience and use cases with the following:
Defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables
Creating project plans, schedules, and timelines
Organizing and facilitating internal and external meetings
Preparing and distributing progress reports
Communicating plan deviations and implementing corrective actions
Establishing and managing a well-defined project management process
Championing continuous process improvement
Risk/Issue Management & Mitigation – At least 5 years of experience and use cases with the following:
Identifying, tracking, and comprehensively documenting project risks and issues
Assessing potential impact of identified risks and issues
Developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies
Proactively addressing risks to minimize disruptions and maintain progress
Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Team Management & Team Building – At least 5 years of experience and use cases with the following:
Fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment
Holding teams accountable for commitments and ensuring alignment with project objectives
Removing roadblocks and impediments that hinder team progress
Leveraging organizational resources to improve team and individual capacity for project work
Managing vendor relationships and coordinating activities of third-party resources effectively
Knowledge, Skills, And Ability
Project Management
Extensive experience in varying project management methodologies, including the ability to manage projects using Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, Scrum, or Kanban as appropriate
Expert in PPM (Project and Portfolio Management) tools such as Monday.com
Expert in Microsoft Office Suite and diagramming tools such as Miro or Visio
Proficiency in software development tools such as JIRA and Confluence
Ability to translate technical and design tasks into project plans, and effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects concurrently
Performance In Complex Situations
Experience in managing stakeholder expectations and maintaining positive relationships
Expert in managing conflicts and resolving disputes among diverse stakeholders
Strong problem-solving skills, finding innovative solutions to move projects forward
Skilled in drawing out unexpressed dependencies, requirements, and expectations
Comfort in blazing a path through an ambiguous work environment
Judgement in dealing effectively and diplomatically with all levels of government staff
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business or related field