Job Description

On behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is seeking a Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of Operational Technology, Public Safety Technology, and Collaboration Technology projects. These initiatives include upgrades to industrial control and automation systems, infrastructure monitoring platforms, field technology deployments, meeting and conference room technology, and operations centre enhancements. The successful candidate will collaborate with multiple departments and both internal and external stakeholders to coordinate the delivery, adoption, and acceptance of these system and technology improvements.

Responsibilities

Oversee a number of Engineering/Public Works Operational Technology Projects as well as Public Safety & Meeting Room Technology Projects. Coordinate the delivery, adoption, and acceptance of system and technological enhancements. Experience preparing project charters, master project plans, risk analyses, and risk management plans. Experience coordinating municipal resources and technical resources to achieve project objectives Ability to successfully manage project scope Experience administering change controls to communicate and ensure understanding of any necessary changes to relevant stakeholders Ability to manage timelines, budgets, quality, and communications throughout the project lifecycle. Experience preparing and presenting project governance materials, including status reports, dashboards, issue logs, and risk registers to the Senior PM and IT leadership team. Experience supporting change management, implementation planning, and operational transitions as required. Experience supporting strategic communications, organizational change management, stakeholder engagement, and training plans to ensure end-user and stakeholder involvement Experience providing project status reports to direct reports (IT Portfolio Managers and Senior Project Managers) Knowledge of and ability to work with IT Security, Privacy, and Records Management teams to ensure data security and privacy standards are being adhered to

Requirements

2-year certificate in Computer Science, Engineering, e-Commerce or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Project Management certification or designation (e.g. CAPM, PgMP, PMP) is an asset.

More than five (5) years on IT projects; and

More than two (2) year as a designated Project Manager. Experience preparing project charters, master project plans, risk analyses, and risk management plans. Experience coordinating municipal resources and technical resources to achieve project objectives Ability to successfully manage project scope Experience administering change controls to communicate and ensure understanding of any necessary changes to relevant stakeholders Ability to manage timelines, budgets, quality, and communications throughout the project lifecycle. Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools, including Microsoft Project, Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and related technologies. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-disciplinary teams, stakeholder groups, and project sponsors, including situations involving differing priorities or competing interests. Experience preparing and presenting project governance materials, including status reports, dashboards, issue logs, and risk registers to the Senior PM and IT leadership team. Experience supporting change management, implementation planning, and operational transitions as required. Experience supporting strategic communications, organizational change management, stakeholder engagement, and training plans to ensure end-user and stakeholder involvement Proficiency supporting projects of varying sizes and complexity (some greater than $1M in value, some longer than 1 year in duration) in a public sector environment Experience providing project status reports to direct reports (IT Portfolio Managers and Senior Project Managers) Knowledge of and ability to work with IT Security, Privacy, and Records Management teams to ensure data security and privacy standards are being adhered to Consideration will be given to candidates with experience with one (1) or more of the following technology areas in the following order of importance: Microsoft M365 (OneDrive, Outlook Cloud, SharePoint, PowerBI, Visio, Teams) Asset Management Program systems SCADA and other Operational Technology (OT) systems Distributed cloud initiatives: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS The proposed candidate should be available full-time and remain in place for the duration of the projects unless written notification has been provided and approved by the organization. Prior to awarding the contract, the successful candidate will be required to present a clean Police Information Check.

Nice To Have

Consideration will be given to candidates with experience with one (1) or more of the following technology areas in the following order of importance: Microsoft M365 (OneDrive, Outlook Cloud, SharePoint, PowerBI, Visio, Teams) Asset Management Program systems SCADA and other Operational Technology (OT) systems Distributed cloud initiatives: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS

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About Affinity

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 13709