Job Description JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Leads the implementation of Business Transformation Initiatives.

• Provides input into the continuous improvement of Samuel’s Project.

• Management process and drives awareness and adherence.

• Create a project environment that enables peak performance by all team members, and successfully deliver all assigned projects, within a matrix structure.

• Project Management subject matter expert for processes and best practices, and drive the continuous development of Samuel’s program/project planning, scheduling, resource management practices.

• Maintain a high level of quality in project management processes and deliver all required project artifacts including but not limited to

• Project Charter

• Project Plan including a comprehensive Work Breakdown Structure

• Risk, Action, Issue, Decision (RAID) Log

• Status and Steering Committee Reports

• Project Closeout and Lessons Learned Register

• Proactively identify changes in work scope and ensure appropriate planning measures are taken with all stakeholders to reassess and/or amend the scope of work, budget, and timeline.

• Responsible for vendor and procurement management process related to project.

• Effectively represent project at meetings with IT and Business Unit leaders ensuring priorities are communicated and understood, and that progress, delays, issues, and risks are reported.

• Manage IT communications, training, and organizational change management plans for internal and external stakeholders.

• Manage projects utilizing Agile Project Methodology and Scrum Framework Delivery approach.

EDUCATION :

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, or related or equivalent experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified.
• Scrum Master Certified.
• ITIL Foundations an asset.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE :

• 8+ years of progressive experience in IT Project Management.

SKILLS :

• Demonstrated ability to manage 2 or more high-risk, complex projects involving external vendors and multiple business areas.
• Extensive knowledge of project management methodology – Traditional and Agile Methodologies.
• Experience implementing ERP and/or MES, preferably D365 or IFS.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including written and oral. communication skills, with the ability to interact and communicate effectively with Senior Stakeholders.
• Ability to build and influence teams in a matrix environment to drive results.
• Strong ability to effectively plan and facilitate meetings.
• Ability to build strong relationships and remain calm and constructive when conflicts arise.
• Action oriented and able to work proactively with little or no direct management.
• Familiar with NIST, ITAR, and CMMC an asset.

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