Blockchain IT - Project Manager

We have a number of exciting opportunities for IT - Project Managers to join our expanding Infrastructure across the Canada and US, supporting our clients on range of prestigious infrastructure (Telecom, Oil and Gas, Airports, Rail, Highways, Utilities) projects.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

To lead Project Management from technology development to deliver live, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery, often with respect to large or complex projects.

To act as the key, day to day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Project management, to include:

• Advising at a strategic level at the project inception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted in order to successfully achieve the client’s overall objectives
• Helping to establish the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters
• Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout project
• Preparing and maintaining schedules of activity, including producing the master project plan
• Managing the development of the project in accordance with approved plans and targets
• Developing and implementing resource plans and procurement of resources

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• A Senior Project Manager will in part be judged by the extent to which:
• Projects are managed to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently, on time and to budget
• Project delivery meets the client’s objectives and is in line with the conditions of appointment
• The project team is led effectively
• Strong relationships are developed with clients and members of the cross-functional team

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management and/or 2+ years of Project Management experience or direct work experience in technical software project management capacity
• Agile experience (the team is 50% Agile and 50% Waterfall)
• Proven experience in people management, strategic planning, risk management and change management
• Experience with Defect Management tools (Jira, Rally, etc)
• Thorough knowledge of software development phases and processes, including a working knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to interact effectively with IT management, software development and test teams