Job Description

• Ensure all phases of project delivery are performed within IT and corporate standards, timeframes and budget requirements.
• Coordinate the logistics (e.g. preparation of tenders and contracts, develop project plans, work schedules and determines priorities) and operational elements (e.g. budgets and resource requirements) for IT projects
• Determine priorities and resource allocation
• Work with client relationship managers (Business Partners) to develop the Project Charter and Business Case in consultation with subject matter experts within the organization
• Ensure that applications, information, system, technology and security architectures meet current standards by working with the architecture, security, privacy and operations teams
• Design the overall project strategy, create, execute and control project plans, manage the project change control process, and administer the project’s budget.
• Provide regular project reporting to senior management, the Business Partners, Project Sponsors, Senior Project Managers, Steering Committees, or other Regional Committees and other stakeholders, as appropriate
• Motivate project team(s) to work as a cohesive unit and ensures the completeness of the project’s deliverables.
• Design and implement project communications management plans, manage risks and co-ordinate training plans
• Manage and resolve project issues or escalate to the appropriate level
• Close projects properly in accordance with corporate standards
• Develop and deliver presentations to audiences at different levels of the organization, as required
• Provide subject matter expertise and/or technical or professional advice if appropriate

What the role requires: 

• A university or college degree or diploma in IT, computer science or a related discipline
• A minimum of three years of prior experience managing IT projects
• Experience with agile project management
• Combination of education and experience may be considered

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong skills in the use of project management software applications such as Microsoft Project
• The ability to manage small to medium well-defined projects and to develop project budgets
• Understanding of IT processes and methods such as:
• Progressive technical knowledge and knowledge of best practices in Information Technology service delivery such as SDLC, COBIT and ITIL
• Excellent communication skills to work with clients, technical teams, management and executive level staff in order to communicate technological principles and information in an audience-friendly manner
• An understanding of financial management, capital budgeting, business planning and purchasing and contract management processes
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have: 

• Experience with Salesforce integrations & Digital transformation projects
• Scrum Master
• PMP Designation

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us: 

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health (effective start date)
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis up to 3 weeks per annum
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources

In this role you will have the ability to work mostly remote.  You will be required to occasionally attend on-site meetings based on operational requirements at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton worksite. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.   

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

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Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 100,000 and above.

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