HM Note: This hybrid role is three (3) days in office
Description
We are seeking a detailoriented and proactive Project Lead to manage the planning coordination and successful delivery of highimpact digital transformation projects. The successful candidate will oversee project execution across various phases coordinating crossfunctional teams managing project timelines and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This role requires a strong background in project management methodologies risk management and government processes to support the delivery of modernized public services. Join us in enhancing how government services are delivered and accessed by businesses and individuals across the state. and nbsp;
Key Responsibilities: and nbsp;
- Project Planning and Execution: and nbsp;
- Develop execute and maintain detailed project plans from initial concept through deployment. and nbsp;
- Define project scope timelines and deliverables balancing shortterm objectives with longterm goals. and nbsp;
- Monitor project milestones manage dependencies and adjust plans as needed to ensure ontime and onbudget delivery. and nbsp;
- CrossFunctional Coordination: and nbsp;
- Coordinate efforts across diverse teams including technical design and operational teams ensuring clarity and alignment with project objectives. and nbsp;
- Serve as the primary liaison between the project team and key stakeholders facilitating ongoing communication and issue resolution. and nbsp;
- Risk and Issue Management: and nbsp;
- Proactively identify potential project risks and create actionable mitigation strategies. and nbsp;
- Conduct regular project health assessments ensuring transparency of project status and risks with senior stakeholders. and nbsp;
- Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting: and nbsp;
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders facilitating regular updates and feedback sessions. and nbsp;
- Prepare and present project reports highlighting key milestones risks and changes to ensure alignment with project goals and stakeholder expectations. and nbsp;
- Public Sector Compliance and Documentation: and nbsp;
- Ensure adherence to relevant public sector standards guidelines and policies including I and amp;IT Directive and the PMO Stage Gate process. and nbsp;
- Complete required documentation for project phases including business cases risk assessments and impact analyses ensuring compliance with Ontario Government protocols. and nbsp;
Key Deliverables: and nbsp;
- Detailed Project Plan: and nbsp;Outline timelines deliverables resource allocation and risk assessment. and nbsp;
- Regular Status Updates: and nbsp;Provide stakeholders with consistent project updates and progress reports. and nbsp;
- Risk Management Plans: and nbsp;Identify and document potential project risks with proposed mitigation strategies. and nbsp;
- Compliance Documentation: and nbsp;Ensure timely completion of all necessary project documentation aligned with government standards. and nbsp;
Skills
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Required Experience and Skills: and nbsp;
- Project Management Expertise: and nbsp;
- Proven experience managing largescale multiphase projects with a track record of ontime and onbudget delivery. and nbsp;
- Strong knowledge of project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project Jira Trello Azure DevOps) for tracking and managing progress. and nbsp;
- Stakeholder Communication and Relationship Management: and nbsp;
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders across multiple departments. and nbsp;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience delivering executivelevel project updates and reports. and nbsp;
- Risk and Budget Management: and nbsp;
- Skilled in risk identification assessment and mitigation to manage project risks effectively. and nbsp;
- Proficiency in project budget planning and monitoring to ensure adherence to financial constraints. and nbsp;
- Public Sector Experience: and nbsp;
- Familiarity with public sector project management standards including Ontarios PMO Stage Gate process and other government protocols. and nbsp;
- Experience managing projects within a regulated environment with adherence to relevant policies and security practices. and nbsp;
- Technical and Tool Proficiency: and nbsp;
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud platform and related integration practices. and nbsp;
- Proficiency in online collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft Teams Miro Atlassian Confluence) to facilitate team communication. and nbsp;
- Soft Skills: and nbsp;
- Adaptability and ProblemSolving: and nbsp;Ability to navigate and respond to changing project demands and constraints. and nbsp;
- Leadership and Collaboration: and nbsp;Experience building consensus across teams and fostering a positive project team environment. and nbsp;
- Attention to Detail: and nbsp;Strong organizational skills with an eye for detail in managing complex project deliverables. and nbsp;
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Desirable Skills and Experience: and nbsp;
- Agile and Scrum experience with knowledge of delivering projects in an Agile environment. and nbsp;
- Familiarity with the ITIL framework and Service Ontario/Ministry of Government and Consumer Services procedures. and nbsp;
- Experience with privacy security and compliance documentation related to digital transformation projects. and nbsp;
Mandatory Skills
- Proven experience managing largescale multiphase projects with a track record of ontime and onbudget delivery. and nbsp;
- Strong knowledge of project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project Jira Trello Azure DevOps) for tracking and managing progress. and nbsp;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience delivering executivelevel project updates and reports. and nbsp;
- Familiarity with public sector project management standards including Ontarios PMO Stage Gate process and other government protocols. and nbsp;
- Agile and Scrum experience with knowledge of delivering projects in an Agile environment. and nbsp;
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Nice to Have Skills
- Skilled in risk identification assessment and mitigation to manage project risks effectively. and nbsp;
- Experience managing projects within a regulated environment with adherence to relevant policies and security practices. and nbsp;