Senior Project Manager

Posting
-95
Duration: 4 months Plus Plus
- High possibility of extension
Pay Rate: $100- 125 Incorporated- depending on skill set
Team size: 5-15 large
Level of Communication: 5
Anticipated Weekly Hours : 40

Work Location:

Remote, preference for Alberta-based candidates but open to anywhere in Canada

• Stakeholder & Scope Management:
  Partner with Technology Enablement, Business, and third-party stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Strategic Alignment:
  Collaborate with the Program Manager to set program standards (focusing on quality management) and ensure all activities align with broader portfolio goals.
• Execution & Planning:
  Develop and execute detailed project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and budget oversight.
• Risk Mitigation:
  Proactively identify and address risks/issues throughout the project lifecycle; deliver data-driven reports highlighting achievements, risks, and financial status.
• Team Leadership & Vendor Management:
  Lead cross-functional teams and external vendors, providing the guidance necessary to meet milestones while fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
• Artifact Excellence:
  Produce and maintain project artifacts to the highest standards, ensuring continuity and clarity for the duration of the engagement.

• Professional
  
  Certifications:
  
  PMP, PMI-ACP, Etc.
• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  6+ years leading IT projects with a focus on business process and organizational change; 3+ years managing cross-functional teams for large-scale, high-visibility initiatives.
• Technical Fluency: Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to effectively manage internal dev teams and third-party vendors.
• Methodological Versatility: Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies, with the ability to select the appropriate framework based on project needs.
• Communication Excellence: Exceptional written/verbal skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language for non-technical audiences.
• Rapid Discovery:
  Ability to perform "week one" discovery to identify hidden risks.
• Objectivity:
  Willingness to provide candid, unbiased feedback on timelines and project health without regard for internal politics.
• Outcome-Oriented:
  Focused on tangible milestones rather than "busy work."
• Scope Guarding:
  Expert at managing scope creep while maintaining stakeholder satisfaction.
• High EQ:
  Ability to read the room and manage diverse personalities immediately without the benefit of long‑term rapport.
• Precision Documentation:
  All documentation and reporting must be sufficiently impeccable and clear so that a successor could step in and resume work without a loss in momentum.

• Track project burn rates, manage vendor deliverables, and allocate resources efficiently.
• Concise written and verbal messaging that aligns teams and resolves blockers fast.
• Rapidly baseline scope, manage change controls, and build critical‑path project schedules.
• Swiftly build trust with executive sponsors, cross‑functional leads, and external vendors.

Technology Enablement Project with a Focus on Salesforce and Software Development