Job Description On behalf of our public sector client, Affinity is seeking Project Managers to be responsible for leading and managing transformational projects for various Departments within the Province. These initiatives involve transitioning to new IT solutions that will significantly impact the delivery of strategic programs, services, and operational processes. The projects are expected to introduce and implement new strategies and approaches aimed at modernizing service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Following the Agile Iterative Methodology and leverage the templates provided by the eCRM Program;
• Working with the project stakeholders to develop, implement, and maintain structures for project governance and decision-making;
• Defining project objectives and select the most appropriate path or plan in order to satisfy project objectives;
• Developing project requirements, scope, and deliverables and ensure the appropriate approvals are in place before proceeding with the project;
• Defining, estimating, and planning project tasks, resources, timelines, and milestones;
• Developing and implementing a project management and implementation strategy;
• Developing, maintaining, executing, and monitoring project plans;
• Developing and monitoring budgets, allocations, and/or expenditures;
• Identifying, documenting, reporting, and mitigating project risks and issues;
• Performing change management practices to achieve project deliverables;
• Managing the project communication and reporting process via status reports, meetings, and other methods, as required for monitoring and accountability purposes;
• Ensuring the completion and quality of project documentation, deliverables, and obtaining the necessary signoffs;
• Ensuring an operational plan is established and approved, and transition the project to the appropriate Operational team within ITSS; and
• Completing other duties as assigned by the Province.

Projects within the eCRM Program

• Manage the project following the eCRM Agile Iterative Methodology and deliver using the templates provided;
• Ensure the MPP is created and adhered to for the project;
• Ensure weekly status updates are delivered on time, manage monthly Executive Steering Committee project meetings;
• Activities related to Project Register tracking (Risks, Issues, Decisions, Change);
• Other Material as Required by the Province; and
• Work closely with the other members of the program and project teams.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience as project manager in a complex environment;
• A minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience as a project manager in Customer Relationship Management CRM) Commercial of the Shelf (CoTs) products;
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, working in a team environment, and managing projects;
• Experience working with Agile (Agile-Iterative is preferred);
• A strong customer service orientation;
• Ability to create a project plan (MS Project Online) and manage delivery to the plan;
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment, establish priorities, and meet tight deadlines; and
• Experience working in a multifaceted mostly remote team environment.

The Following Experience Is Considered An Asset

• Previous experience working with the Government of Prince Edward Island;
• Experience working with government organizations;
• Experience with MS Azure DevOps;
• Certification in project management;
• Experience in change management.

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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: 13210

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