IT Project Manager

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid)
Contract length: 12 months

Raise is hiring an IT Project Manager for one of its clients.

• Manage projects from discovery through implementation, handoff, and stabilization, including project plans, schedules, budgets, quality, communications, resources, and risks.
• Monitor project expenditures, assess risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Engage stakeholders to understand requirements, manage expectations, and communicate progress.
• Collaborate with the product owner to manage opportunities and anticipate business needs.
• Build relationships with third-party partners and business stakeholders, and act as a liaison between service providers and the business.
• Apply project management practices and promote collaboration and digital best practices across IT and the business.

• At least five years of relevant experience delivering customer-focused IT initiatives, including at least three years managing highly complex technology initiatives.
• Experience managing IT initiatives in an Agile environment and working directly with business stakeholders.
• Knowledge of IT systems, SDLC, PDLC, and project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing budgets, resources, risks, and stakeholder relationships.
• PMP certification from PMI is required.
• Experience managing distributed Agile teams and scaled Agile delivery is an asset. Agile certifications are also an asset.