Adecco is currently recruiting for a Project Manager. This is a 10-month Remote contract opportunity with a possibility of extension. This role is with one of our crown corporation clients based in Ottawa. The successful candidate must have a valid Reliability level Security Clearance or be eligible to complete one.
The Project Lead will have the following responsibilities:
Defining project scope and objectives, developing detailed work plans, schedules, estimates,
resource plans and status reports.
Assembling project teams, assigning responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed
and developing schedules to ensure the timely and cost efficient completion of projects.
Providing technical and analytical guidance to the project team members to adhere quality and standards.
Establishing and controlling the project scope and managing the risks
Establishing and administering project budgets, schedules and approving changes to scope of work within project management thresholds.
Reporting on project performance to clients, management and other stakeholders.
Securing resources through resource/functional managers to execute the project.
Motivating team members to meet quality scope and constraints.
Leading discovery engagements on new and existing products, evaluates usefulness, and takes recommendations with regard to their fit within the existing architecture.
Leading quality assurance activities, including preparation of test plans/cases, executing unit, system and integration testing, documenting defects in collaboration with the project.
Leading preparation of required documentation (requirements, user guide, process manual, presentation, etc.) according to established methodologies and standards.
Developing the change management and communications plan.
Leading the change management and communications efforts.
Informing stakeholders of project progress through communications, meetings, reports, etc.
Coordinating and leading training efforts that may be required for support staff or end users.
The Project Lead must meet the following mandatory requirements:
Must have a university degree or diploma in Business Administration or any related field;
Must have 5+ years of experience as a Project lead supporting large-scale operations;
Must have 5+ years of experience in Planning, Managing and delivering IT solutions;
Valid PMP certification would be considered a strong asset;
Related certifications would be considered a strong asset;
If you are interested in applying to our Project Lead role, please submit your resume as soon as possible by clicking on the 'Apply with Adecco' button.
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