Project Manager/Leader Senior

We are hiring for one of our Government Ministry client for the position of Project Manager/Leader SeniorIf you would be interested kindly share your updated resume at afjal@apptadinc.
comRole :
Project Manager/Leader SeniorLocation :
Toronto, Ontario (Onsite)Description• Manage, oversee, track, and update large complex projects, including the schedule, risks, and deliverables.
• Provide support to the project team and Ministry partners to complete and manage all required aspects of the project including documentation.
• Work with project team to ensure successful delivery for the Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN) project.
SkillsExperience and Skill Set Requirements• Develop project plans that identify resource, time, and budgetary needs.
• Host project meetings with team, managers, and stakeholders.
• Provide feedback, advice, project updates and encouragement to team members.
• Manage deadlines and push the team to ensure timeliness.
• Track project milestones and assist in project acceptance.
• Working with the client representatives and in partnership with other project managers to develop integrated plans.
• Managing deliverables and dependencies that cross multiple in-flight projects.
• Supporting the PSRN Program by proactively identifying, communicating, and managing multi-faceted client-facing risks and issues to deliver a superior customer service experience and to support efficient and effective project delivery.
• Interacting directly with ministry clients, business partners, and project team members to develop and maintain strong ongoing relationships, always looking for opportunities to improve client satisfaction.
• Developing and presenting ministry-specific dashboards, reports, and other project management collateral.
• Proactively identifying risks and issues pertaining to the assigned work package, developing mitigation options, and presenting these to the overall Project Champions and the Portfolio Team.
• Establishing trust with vendors, stakeholders, and peer groups across ministries through effective relationship management.
• Creating or supporting the development/ updating of project artifacts, associated documentation, Briefing Notes, Change Requests, Contracts, Request for Bid (RFBs), etc.
• Ensuring project implementation plans have no adverse impact to public safety operations.
• Financial management of project as necessary or if needed.
• Developing complex network implementation and or transition and migration strategies with cross stream dependencies including vendor activities.
• Developing and implementing network implementation and or transition plans.
• Managing large-scale, complex, integrated project plans.
• All roles procured are required to be cleared through the Contractor Security Clearance Process of the OPS.
• At least 7 years of experience in project management.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in managing large scale public safety radio or telecommunication infrastructure projects.
• In-depth knowledge of, and direct experience applying all phases (concept, definition, planning, implementation, and closeout) of advanced project management concepts, practices, and procedures to a large-scale, complex, high-value projects in order to meet critical timelines.
• Experience facilitating effective meetings; creating and maintaining associated documents including minutes, action items, RACI charts, risk logs, critical path, etc.
• Proficiency in creating and managing project schedules using MS Project and Excel, developing/ assessing process flows, Visio, and establishing/ reviewing/ updating key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ability to proactively identify risks, issues, or problems, gather relevant information, perform analysis, develop options and recommendations; and build reports to support decision-making on project scope, schedule, cost, etc.
• A team player with the ability to coordinate and lead multiple tasks, empower junior staff, monitor progress, provide guidance and hit milestones.
• Leadership aptitude:
able to operate tactically and strategically, building relationships within the team and with key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of radio and/or telecommunications systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Problem solver:
ability to quickly identify and analyze risks, issues, and problems, develop mitigation options and make appropriate recommendations for resolution.
• Superior consultation, negotiation, and relationship management skills; able to create a positive team environment.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.
Program Management Skills35 points• In-depth knowledge of, and direct experience applying all phases (concept, definition, planning, implementation, and closeout) of advanced project management concepts, practices, and procedures to a large-scale, complex, high-value projects in order to meet critical timelines.
• Able to work effectively on concurrent tasks, while also building capacity and providing opportunities for junior staff.
• A professional who can work without immediate direction while successfully informing management of required support (when needed).
• Ability to apply and interpret business rules and concepts in daily work.
• Demonstrated experience in managing project activities across multiple complex technology projects.
• Experience leading portfolio level planning sessions, or technical review sessions, involving multiple projects and working across teams to achieve project goals.
• Demonstrated experience leading meetings, preparing and distributing/ presenting project updates, progress reports, risk mitigations, recommendations, etc.
to project stakeholders.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing complex network transition and migration strategies.
• Ability to manage vendor commitments, provide oversight and direction to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Experience managing interdependencies related to key contract deliverables.
• Reasonable knowledge of industry standards and methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and evaluating specific issues or risks, providing options analysis, and recommending action plans to mitigate the risks.
• Demonstrated experience with standard project management tools, such as, MS Project, Clarity/Planview, Visio, MS Office Suite, SharePoint, PowerBI or equivalents.
• Experience creating and maintaining project management artefacts/project collaterals, such as, meeting minutes, project plans, briefing notes, change requests.
• Experience working with both the business users and technology / infrastructure teams.
• Excellent planning and time management skills with a focus on attention to detail.
Communication and Relationship Management25 points• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
Able to succinctly articulate key project information in a politically astute manner.
• A team player with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks, empower junior staff, mo.