Senior I&IT Project Manager (Data & Integrations)

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Torontos subway system to get people where they need to go better faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion thinking forward and playing as a team.

This role is an inoffice position based at our 277 Front Street West Toronto location. Our team is highly collaborative and much of our work benefits from inperson cocreation relationshipbuilding and handson partnership with leaders across the organization.

Metrolinxs Innovation and Information Technology group supports female team members via Go Tech Women an affinity group for women in Information Technology led by our Chief Information Officer.

If you enjoy technology and innovation value diversity appreciate work/balance and are looking for an opportunity to make a better world via public service Metrolinx would like to hear from you!

This role provides end to end project management services for I&IT projects and programs using Lean-Agile Methodology and the 4D (Decide-Design-Deliver-Deploy) process; responsible for setting up the vision of the project maintaining transparency and creating a shared understanding of what Done looks like; responsible for schedule management engineering quality financial accountability project deliverables and communications; responsible for creating a forward-thinking culture of success; ensures compliance with Metrolinx s policies and mandates.

What will I be doing

• Leads activities related to project scope definition risk management and quality assurance to ensure projects deliver expected outcomes

• Performs complete start to close-out project management on complex projectsto ensure projects meet defined objectives scope budget and timelines

• Develops and delivers reports and presentations defining plans issues status and resolutions to appropriate levels of management

• Proactively manages risks pertaining to I&IT Delivery for Metrolinx.

• Identifies assesses and communicates delivery risks and contributes to infrastructure and applications services planning.

• Leads and partners with vendors to deliver agreed business and solution outcomes

• Delivers accurate forecasts and budgets byensuring that all project cost and scheduled activities are identified continuously monitored and clarifications/changes managed properly to maintain adherence to schedule and budget

• Manages Scrum Teams (8-10 people) Scrum of Scrums and acts as the single point of contact for any issues with project delivery.

• Effectively communicates daily/weekly status risks (using Coleman grid) issues roadblocks resolution & escalation

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent is required or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent

• Demonstrated experience in Agile Project Management including experience as a Scrum Master Project Manager and/or Product Owner.

• Experience with Jira Confluence Microsoft Project and other recognized Project Management Tools

• Experience of large complex transformational projects and multiple simultaneous projects.

• Experienced in facilitation conflict resolution influencing executive communication and stakeholder management.

• Recognized certification in Project management Scrum Master Lean Agile and/or Scaled Agile (SAFe).

• Proficiency in the use of project management software and computer applications

• Knowledge of program management planning budgeting prioritization risk and change management principles methods and techniques to manage the development deployment and implementation of medium scale fare system/program initiatives

• Budget management experience to prepare project budgets and monitor within budgetary limits

• Effective written oral presentation and interpersonal skills to articulate and present advice options and recommendations to senior management and business clients on projects and technology solutions.

Dont Meet Every Requirement

If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt quite align with every qualification of this posting we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including those who identify as Indigenous Black racialized women people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and other applicable legislation so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: or email.

Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading inaccurate or incorrect Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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