Project Manager

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Russell Tobin & Associates is hiring on behalf of one of its esteemed clients.

Job Details

• Job ID:
• Job Title: Project Manager
• Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Onsite)
• Duration: 12 Months (possible extension)
• Client: Public Sector
• Pay Rate: CAD $90-$100 per hour

Must Have:

Change Management Skills:

• Strong knowledge of organizational change management practices and the ability to coordinate implementation processes within the OPS-wide environment.
• Has latitude to assist in the coordination of the implementation of People and Change Management and Communications Plan, coordinate and support training, rewards and recognition, coaching and provide implementation advice to management.
• Have the ability to act as a change agent for a large-scale multi-year initiative by researching data and conducting change management analysis.
• Expert in stakeholder communication and mediation skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage a high volume of communications and meetings coordination.
• Knowledge of financial management framework and planning, budgeting and forecasting within large organizations is an asset.

Interpersonal, Influencing and Communications Skills

• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills to establish working relationships, influence and support promotion of the project.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to prepare reports, presentations, learning programs/materials, briefing notes and recommendations to senior management.
• Strong presentation and persuasion skills to explain and help promote initiatives to various stakeholders.
• Have consultation and mediation skills to consult with managers across the OPS on various types of I&IT portfolios, programs and projects; to gain support for program initiatives; and to provide guidance/advice in relation to business transformation, change management and communication.
• Strong computer skills / MS office and collaboration tools.

Project management and leadership skills

• Provide leadership, support and guidance to the OCM team
• Have demonstrated knowledge of project and organizational change management methodology and practices to assist with project planning components
• Ability to analyse a range of information impacting the successful implementation of large-scale initiative by reviewing and commenting on corporate policies to ensure that the needs of OPS are addressed.

Analyzing/Problem-Solving Skills:

• Have the ability to support the development of branch policy/program options, recommendations and solutions that encompass a range of considerations.
• Have the ability to support and coordinate the quantitative and qualitative research and analysis of Ministries’ needs and to support the development of programs, policies, training, processes, tools and standards.
• Have the ability to support /conduct research, analysis and assessment of program issues and impacts.
• Able to conduct risk assessments and provide effective advice and guidance to branch senior management to resolve issues.
• Have the ability to review results of performance monitoring, support the analysis and assessment of the effectiveness

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of organizational change management principles.
• Knowledge of communication, training and stakeholder management approach and strategies.
• Knowledge of I&IT business concepts, principles and emerging trends in the I&IT business environment affecting IT client business needs across the OPS.
• knowledge of program/policy theory, principles, business practices, methods and tools to provide project leadership for the design and development of program solutions.
• knowledge of I&IT portfolio, program and project methodologies and related frameworks, processes, practices, techniques and tools to plan and coordinate OPS-wide business transformation initiatives dealing with I&IT portfolio, program and project delivery.

Application Instructions

If this opportunity matches your experience and career goals, please share your most updated resume for consideration.

About Russell Tobin & Associates

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization. #RTA