Offer summary

Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience managing large, complex, cross-functional technology initiatives using structured methodologies., Strong knowledge of SAFe/Agile projects and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)., Experience managing projects/programs in ServiceNow is essential., Excellent planning, organization, and analytical skills with a high degree of financial acumen..

Key responsabilities:

Drive and lead cross-functional teams in delivering programs and projects for assigned initiatives.

Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with business needs.

Manage day-to-day activities of project managers and team members on assigned projects.

Prepare and deliver regular communications and reports to keep stakeholders informed of project statuses and issues.

Job description

APN Consulting, Inc. is a progressive IT staffing and services company offering innovative business solutions to improve client business outcomes. We focus on high impact technology solutions in ServiceNow, Fullstack, Cloud & Data, and AI / ML. Due to our globally expanding service offerings we are seeking top-talent to join our teams and grow with us.

Role: Project Manager
Location: Toronto, ON
Duration: 6 months contract (with possibility of extension)
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Job Description

Drive and lead cross-functional teams in the delivery of programs, projects, and deployment efforts for assigned initiatives
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across Technology, Businesses, and Member Firms. Meet regularly with these individuals to ensure continued alignment with business and organizational needs across assigned programs/projects
Develop and demonstrate strong business knowledge and technical competency on assigned initiatives
Establish effective and appropriate project/program governance
Influence and foster an environment of shared accountability across initiatives
Manage the day-to-day activities of project managers, deployment, and other team members on assigned projects/programs
Work with all stakeholders to identify and confirm necessary project/program and deployment resources throughout the project lifecycle and resolves resource availability conflicts across assigned initiatives
Build detailed program/project and deployment master schedules and promote collaboration through collaboration sites and enterprise platforms
Lead program/project issue/risk management, remediation plans, and escalations across channels, studios/service areas for projects/programs – responsible for providing management direction in these areas and ensuring clear communication, consideration of all factors, generation of solution alternatives, and defined actionable plans
Establish deployment schedules and negotiate deployment timelines and schedules that optimize the value for the assigned initiative for Client technology and Member Firms
Lead deployment activities for implemented solutions into the Member Firms maximizing business value
Create deployment artifacts and lead go-live readiness assessments and checklists
Conduct ongoing examination of projects/programs for compliance with established processes, project plans, deployment schedules, budgets, influencing decisions on resource utilization and allocation at key lifecycle decision points
Prepare and deliver regular, audience-specific communications/reports/dashboards to ensure that sponsors, key stakeholders, CIO advisors and leadership are adequately apprised of program and project statuses, successes, risks, and issues.
Create, manage, and maintain project/program and deployment related artifacts
Manage and track project/program budget/variance and takes corrective actions.
Seek opportunities to demonstrate financial acumen through project/program budget optimization
Maintain oversight and accountability for project/program performance including the creation/review of key delivery metrics
Support value tracking initiatives for implemented initiatives
Maintain and drive credibility and accountability for all program, projects, and deployment deliverables on assigned initiatives
Keep informed of industry trends/leading practices around program/project management, and deployment practices. Propose changes to project and deployment methodologies and frameworks throughout the organization and contribute to the journey for continuous process improvement.
Document, share, and leverage lessons learned
Support the configuration, utilization and continuous improvement of project/program management and deployment tools.
Seek and capitalize on opportunities to improve productivity, improving time-to-market, improving solutions quality, and improving cost effectiveness.

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience managing large, complex, cross-functional technology initiatives utilizing structured methodology and formal tools/approaches
Demonstrated experience leading and driving SAFe/Agile projects and strong Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) knowledge
Experience managing projects/programs in ServiceNow
Strategic and critical thinker with the ability to make connections across workstreams and its matrixed organization

Other Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently, and be flexible and highly adaptive in a fast-paced environment
Excellent planning and organization skills.
Demonstrated analytical abilities, negotiation/presentation skills, and organizational/planning abilities.
Proven expertise in planning, estimation, resource management, program/project tracking, scope control, risk, and issues management as well as stakeholder relationship management.
High degree of project/program financial acumen and management (e.g., Planning, Forecasting, Budgeting, Business Case Development, etc.)
Proven success at recruiting, mentoring, and leading teams that are focused on exceptional client service and can manage risk remotely/virtually
Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams.
Significant experience working with a blend of onshore/offshore teams and eco-partners/contractors
Minimal travel required; this role is predominantly remote

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where individuals from all backgrounds feel valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences to join our team and help us build a culture of belonging.

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