(GOVERNMENT OF SASKATCHEWAN) Looking for 5 Project Managers

Company Description

SCT resources have a broad range of skills in different technologies. The large skill-set has been made possible by a conscious focus on strengthening our skills base. Every person selected for our team brings something new, something that adds to our offerings. We learn continuously, both on the job and through formal training programs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

1.) Establishing or updating a project plan. The plan will include:
a.) A schedule with milestones to allow short term objectives over the duration of the project. MS Project must be used unless the Consultant gains Our Client’s support for an alternative means to MS Project. The Consultant may be expected to create a Work Breakdown Structure to support planning of the project.
b.) A cost budget

2.) Monitoring schedule performance and reporting on progress.

3.) Monitoring spending and ensuring adherence to budget.

4.) Assisting Our Client managers in obtaining the necessary resources and skill sets for the project.

5.) Leading the creation of and/or updating of the Our Client Architectural Building Permit

6.) Managing the Statements of Work requirements of the third party vendors that provide SME resourcing. This may include the creation of additional SOWs as required by the project.

7.) Leading the creation of and updating of the High Level Design document and Detailed Design documents. These documents are to cover:
a.) Software, additional packages and their configuration
b.) Hardware platforms and related IT infrastructure
c.) Integration and Networking configurations and related IT infrastructure
d.) Business process changes. This may include Use Cases and/or process diagrams

8.) Creating and managing an Action Register

9.) Monitoring and managing the Risk Register

10.) Authoring project status reports including Our Client’s monthly reporting mechanism. This includes Jeopardy reports as required

11.) Leading the creation of and updating of an Implementation Plan

12.) Authoring Change Requests and Re-authorization documentation, as required

13.) Authoring or leading the creation of Quality Assurance documentation including an Acceptance Test Plan

14.) Authoring a Project Completion Report (or cancellation report) and lead or participate in Lessons Learned activities

15.) Maintaining a Project Library in Our Client’s Lotus Notes

16.) Manage the project in line with the PMI (PMBOK) guidelines where Our Client processes do not cover


Requirements
1.) Intermediate/Senior Project Manager skills with strong leadership qualities:
- Proven, strong Organization, Planning, Facilitation, Risk Analysis, Controlling, Negotiation, and Communication (verbal/written) skills required.

2.) Proven experience in vendor management

3.) Proven experience in managing high level requirements gathering and development.

4.) Expertise in using MS Project with experience in resource loading/leveling, calendaring, etc. Candidate will be required to maintain the project schedule in coordination with various workgroups. In addition ability to track risks, issues and work towards resolution or escalation would be a defnite requirement.

5.) Experience with Lotus Notes (Our Client Project Librairies are in Lotus Notes)

6.) Proven experience in managing complex technology projects.

7.) Experience in managing projects in the IT or Telecommunications industry

8.) PM Certification is highly desired.

9.) Minimum five (5) years experience in a PM role

10.) For Telecom Project Managers . Past experience managing telecommunications network projects is preferred but not mandatory.

11.) For IT Project Managers - . Past experience managing IS/IT projects is required.

12.) For Security Project Managers - Past experience managing security projects is required.