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Insight Global Senior Applications Project Manager - Research in Toronto, Ontario

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a highly motivated project management professional with expertise delivering complex IT projects and programs. In this role, you may lead a variety of business and technology initiatives, including procurement and implementation of system integration projects, custom software development, Network projects/replacements and/or SaaS solutions.

To be successful in this role you will need to establish close working relationships within the relevant business area(s) to your assigned projects, develop a comprehensive understanding of the strategic drivers for the organization, as well as an understanding of the organization's capacity for change. The successful candidate will lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and internal departments, to ensure our technology solutions meet the needs of the organization and support the strategic goals.

Daily responsibilities might include:

 Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of assigned projects to ensure successful and timely completion of desired outcomes, including initiation / inception, procurement (RFI, RFQ, RFP), contracting (SOW development), delivery, and implementation phases.

 Lead the design and development of project plans and deliverables, such as:

o Project charters, scoping documents, delivery plans, risk and issue logs, budgets, and reports

o Statements of Work (SOWs)

o Roadmaps and schedules

o Organizational change management and communications plans

o Training plans and materials

o Transition to operations plans

 Lead cross-functional delivery teams comprised of analysts, developers, coordinators, and managers, as well as business representatives and other technical resources (IT and vendors) to support and enable delivery.

 Ensure that all steps from requirement analysis through to product selection, implementation, testing, and production are carried out in an optimal way to ensure successful and timely completion of projects.

 Facilitate a variety of meetings (stand-ups, working groups, stakeholder meetings, steering committees, workshops, and training sessions, etc.), by preparing content and ensuring actions, decisions, risks and issues are appropriately documented.

 Facilitate communication and collaboration between technical teams and business stakeholders.

 Support program management and roadmap management activities, such as:

o Following program standards and governance structures

o Sequencing of interdependent projects that are part of a program

o Supporting resource planning within a program

o Monitoring and controlling project streams to ensure alignment with overarching business goals and objectives

o Identifying program level risks and supporting mitigation or corrective actions

o Ensuring collaboration among project streams

o Supporting program change management and communications

o Measuring and monitoring success metrics and return on investment

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .

   

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Skills and Requirements

10 years working experience; 5 years of which must be as a Project Manager in a technical / IT environment.

 Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2,) or masters in project management.

 Experience managing project budgets of $1 million or greater; including tracking and monitoring project financials.

 Experience on complex IT initiatives, system integration projects, custom software development, and implementing vendor-supplied systems.

 Proven track record of successfully leading technology projects from concept to launch.

 Experience leading the procurement of new technology solutions and services.

 Experience managing vendor relationships and delivery work statements (SOWs).

 Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative and consensus driven environment.

 Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.

 Ability to draw upon negotiation skills and conflict resolution strategies to work with multiple stakeholders, internal teams, and vendors to obtain buy-in and support to ensure the success of projects.

 Can perform complex analysis and implement remedies that meet the needs of challenging situations.

 Exceptional presentation, facilitation, and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to convert complex technical information to plain language.

 Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives. - Prior experience with Network projects/replacements - Network closet upgrades, Access Point replacements etc. is an asset

o Network Program management experience is an asset.

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We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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