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Job Summary
Job Title
Project Manager / Project Leader
Location: Onsite (MondayFriday)
Work Arrangement: Onsite standard business hours
Duration: Long-term engagement (with potential extension)
Role Overview
We are seeking a senior Project Manager / Project Leader to lead and deliver large-scale complex IT and public safetyrelated initiatives in a mission-critical environment. The role involves managing multiple concurrent projects coordinating with diverse stakeholders vendors and operational teams and ensuring projects are delivered on time within budget and without disruption to critical services.
This position requires strong leadership financial control vendor management and the ability to operate confidently with senior executives and steering committees.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage project charters integrated project plans schedules work packages and communication plans
Create and manage assigned work packages within the overall program plan ensuring all documentation and reporting is maintained
Lead end-to-end project delivery across all lifecycle phases: initiation planning implementation and closeout
Manage expectations of senior executives steering committees and key stakeholders
Provide project and portfolio-level reporting to multiple stakeholder groups
Identify assess and mitigate project risks and issues providing options analysis and recommended actions
Manage multiple concurrent projects in alignment with enterprise IT and project management standards
Coordinate closely with public safety operations to ensure project implementations do not impact critical services
Oversee vendor management including negotiation and delivery of multi-year support maintenance and warranty contracts
Work with Legal and Procurement teams to ensure contracts comply with organizational policies and protect stakeholder interests
Ensure development of business cases and approval submissions for long-term technology support and maintenance
Maintain strong financial management including budgeting forecasting variance tracking and fiscal accountability
Produce business analysis documentation outlining problems opportunities and solution options
Support travel to operational sites as required to provide project coordination and implementation support
Required Skills & Experience
Project & Program Management
10 years of experience in Project / Program Management
Strong working knowledge of PMI and industry-standard project management methodologies
Proven experience managing large-scale complex IT projects across the full SDLC
Demonstrated ability to manage large project budgets forecasts and financial controls
Experience developing project charters integrated plans schedules and governance artefacts
Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project Clarity/Planview or equivalent
Technical & Domain Experience
Experience managing projects involving telecommunications and voice communication systems in critical environments
Hands-on exposure to:
Public safety or mission-critical communication systems
Voice communication services and system replacements
Radio paging and logging system technologies
Experience leading projects from market scanning and procurement through implementation and completion
Exposure to enterprise content management environments
Experience working in 24x7 operational environments
Stakeholder Communication & Leadership Skills
Strong experience working with large cross-functional project teams
Proven ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders including senior leadership
Skilled in preparing:
Executive updates
Briefing notes
Progress reports
Presentations for senior management
Demonstrated leadership in risk resolution conflict management and team coordination
Ability to work independently make sound decisions and deliver results with minimal supervision
Industry Experience (Asset)
Experience within public safety emergency services or land ambulance sectors
Background supporting mission-critical high-availability environments
Work & Travel Requirements
Onsite role MondayFriday
Travel to operational sites may be required to support project coordination and implementation
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- IT Experience
- Robot Programming
- PMBOK
- HVAC
- Project Leadership
- Conflict Management
- Meeting Facilitation
- Schedule Management
- Project Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Leadership Experience
