We are looking for an IT Project Manager for an 8-month contract position, with possible extensions in Edmonton, Alberta. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Position is available as on-site location, with potential for hybrid. The expected Hours of Work will be 8:15am-4:30pm with an expected total number of hours of 36.25 hours/week.

Role Description

The Project Manager will primarily focus on software solution migration projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in project planning, stakeholder engagement, risk and issue management, and cross-functional team leadership. This role requires close collaboration with both IT and business units to ensure timely and successful project delivery. Experience in Organizational Change Management (OCM) is a valuable asset.

The Project Manager will manage the end-to-end Project management life cycle, from the initiation, planning, execution, control and close-out phases and is responsible for the management on the success of a solution delivered. The role involves a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills and project management proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Leads and facilitates the whole Project lifecycle, including planning and design sessions, testing, training, product demos and solution adoption.
• Manage the solution adoption strategies as part of a multi-disciplinary Project team.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate issue resolution.
• Work collaboratively with project teams, and project stakeholders to support the desired outcomes of the projects.
• Facilitates on-the-job learning of essential concepts and tools that promote the adoption of modern service delivery and transformation within the company.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues and develop strategies to mitigate or address them proactively.
• Manages and navigates changes in direction, including priorities and expectations, to ensure successful completion of project lifecycle.
• Manages communication to improve transparency and disseminate information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Negotiates agreements regarding resource requirements to expand/collapse of the project team as needed to meet commitments.
• Identifies and removes roadblocks and distractions that affect the project lifecycle.
• Mitigates conflict and ensures resolution.
• Maintains metrics using project management tools to provide visibility on project progress, and quality assurance.
• Project stakeholder management includes project progress and financial reporting.
• Other responsibilities as required or requested.

Required Skills and Experience

• Familiar with either the Agile and/or Waterfall Project Management methodologies.
• 5 years or more in project management experience.
• Experience in application development methodologies.
• Minimum 5 years progressive Information Technology experience and a broad knowledge of Information Technology
• PMP and/or PRINCE2 certification.

Please note that while all applications are appreciated, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

In Sync Systems Inc. is a privately-owned boutique Canadian Resourcing and Consulting Services Company that works closely with a range of corporate clients across multiple industries to bring them solutions that effectively address their business needs.