2. Stakeholder Management and Communication:
a. Build and maintain strong relationships with executive leadership, providing regular updates on project progress, risks, and strategic recommendations. b. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between technology teams, business units, and external partners to ensure comprehensive requirements gathering and solution alignment. c. Establish and participate in steering committees and stakeholder forums, effectively managing expectations and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. d. Develop and execute strategic communication plans that ensure stakeholder engagement and buy-in throughout the project lifecycle.

3. Technical Planning and Execution:
a. Oversee the technical planning and implementation of enterprise technology solutions, ensuring scalability and alignment with architectural standards. b. Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to establish robust testing, deployment, and support frameworks. c. Ensure project deliverables meet business requirements on time, within scope, and aligned with quality standards. d. Drive the development of project documentation, standard operating procedures, and knowledge transfer materials.

4. Resource and Team Management:
a. Source, select, and onboard multidisciplinary team members, clarifying roles and responsibilities while setting clear performance expectations. b. Lead and mentor project teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective knowledge sharing across both internal staff and external consultants. c. Resolve resourcing and interpersonal conflicts, negotiate changes to resource allocation, and ensure optimal team performance. d. Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, resource plans, and capacity models across multiple workstreams.

5. Risk and Issue Management:
a. Proactively identify potential risk events and issues, developing comprehensive mitigation strategies before problems occur. b. Articulate and prioritize risks at senior executive levels, recommending actionable mitigation strategies for decision-makers. c. Implement robust monitoring and control mechanisms for project resources, timelines, and deliverables. d. Integrate risk management within governance frameworks to align decisions with organizational risk appetite and standards.

6. Change Management and Adoption:
a. Develop and implement change management strategies to overcome resistance and capitalize on support throughout all project stages. b. Drive organizational readiness activities, ensuring successful adoption of new technologies and processes. c. Establish feedback mechanisms to measure adoption rates and user satisfaction, implementing improvements as needed. d. Champion best practices and standards to facilitate quality control and adherence to methodologies.

7. Methodology Excellence and Standards:
a. Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on specific project management methodologies, ensuring consistent application across all initiatives. b. Prepare training materials and deliver training sessions on project delivery methodology in accordance with organizational guidelines. c. Acquire, customize, document, integrate, communicate and implement comprehensive IT standards and guidelines across the enterprise. d. Lead methodology and development teams in self-organization, identifying and addressing gaps in frameworks while maintaining a safe working environment. e. Mentor and coach teams on removing impediments, supporting product owners, and providing education where needed to ensure methodological excellence.

8. Performance Monitoring and Optimization:
a. Establish key performance indicators to measure project success and business value realization. b. Provide comprehensive project reporting to multi-stakeholder audiences at senior executive levels. c. Monitor and forecast project progress, ensuring targets are met while maintaining fiscal accountability. d. Lead post-implementation reviews and optimization initiatives to ensure continuous improvement.



Qualifications
Must Haves:

• 7+ years' experience leading complex technical implementation programs, with demonstrated success in enterprise system deployments, cloud migrations, or digital transformation initiatives.
• 5+ years' experience managing multiple interdependent technical workstreams in high-visibility environments requiring rigorous coordination and stakeholder management.
• 5+ years experience Deep expertise in technology governance, system integration, and platform migration with proven ability to navigate complex architectural dependencies.
• 5+ years' experience leading cross-functional technical teams across organizational boundaries while effectively communicating with executive leadership

General Skills:
Project Leadership: Proven experience leading organizational development, strategy development, and business planning for large-scale technology initiatives.
Strategic Planning: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute comprehensive implementation strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
Stakeholder Management: Excellence in managing relationships with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners in complex multi-stakeholder environments.
Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of enterprise technology architecture, cloud platforms, integration patterns, and modernization best practices.
Enterprise Architecture: Knowledge and experience with Information and Information Technology (I&IT) methods and techniques associated with the development and implementation of enterprise architecture frameworks.
Risk Management: Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks throughout the implementation lifecycle.
Change Management: Proven track record in leading organizational change initiatives and ensuring successful technology adoption.
Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership and diverse stakeholder groups. Strong facilitation, negotiation, and consensus building capabilities.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to navigate complex technical and organizational challenges.
Methodology Expertise: Deep knowledge of project management methodologies and ability to adapt approaches based on project requirements. Demonstrated experience in specific methodology implementation and ability to educate others.
Team Dynamics Management: Experience managing relationships between methodology teams and product owners, maintaining safe working environments, and facilitating conflict resolution.
Coaching and Mentoring: Experience mentoring and coaching teams on removing impediments, with proven ability to support product owners and provide education where needed.
Quality Focus: Commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet enterprise standards and user needs.

Desirable Skills:
Certifications: Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, MSP, or equivalent project/program management credentials.
Methodology Certifications: Project methodology certifications such as Agile Coach, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or Lean Six Sigma Black/Green/Yellow Belt.
Understanding of technology implementation requirements, procurement processes, and governance frameworks.
Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud migrations and deployments, particularly in Azure or similar enterprise cloud environments.
Agile Methodologies: Experience with Agile, SAFe, or hybrid project management approaches in enterprise implementations.
Enterprise Systems: Knowledge of enterprise resource planning, procurement systems, or similar large-scale business applications.
Data Management: Understanding of data governance, migration strategies, and analytics platform implementations.
Security and Compliance: Knowledge of security frameworks, privacy requirements, and regulatory compliance in technology implementations.
Vendor Management: Experience managing relationships with technology vendors, system integrators, and consulting partners.
Financial Management: Advanced skills in project financial management, including multi-year budgeting and complex funding models.
Emerging Technologies: Awareness of emerging technology trends and their application to enterprise transformation initiatives.



Summary
If you are interested in the Senior Project Manager/Leader role in Toronto, please apply online at www.randstad.ca. Qualified candidates will be contacted.


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