Senior RFP IT Project Manager
Our client operates a technology company that converts non-recyclable waste into biofuels and renewable chemical products, as part of the implementation of a circular economy.
They need to upgrade and replace much of their existing legacy software and infrastructure to be more modern and cloud-based.
The Position
Position: Senior RFP IT Project Manager
Department: PMO
Reports to: Program Manager
Type: Contractual – 12 month renewable contract
Hourly Rate: Commensurate with experience
Location: Montreal, Quebec
Job Requirements:
- Work with business units, IT resources and solution integrators (vendors) to implement the projects
- Manage multiple IT projects at a time that include software implementation, infrastructure and cybersecurity components
- Manage the end to end RFP process to ensure the right vendors are selected for each project, with the right scope of work
- Manage all aspects of each project including planning, scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, resources, communication, governance and deployment
- Leverage interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration among all teams and to remove silos
- Report on project status to sponsors and management, escalate key issues as needed and leverage executive steering committee to help remove obstacles
- Support Change Management team and ensure change management is a key component to project success
- Oversee requirements definition to form the basis of the solution designs
- Ensure the right KPIs are part of the requirements and solution, so they can be used for benefits management and to validate business case accuracy where needed
- Coach and guide members of internal team to deliver tasks with excellence
- Actively monitor risks and scope creep to proactively course-correct as needed, based on solutions identified with core team
- Project Manager will work remotely and will need to be onsite in the downtown Montreal office a minimum of 1 day a week to start
Resource Profile:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent knowledge / experience
- Project Manager with 7 - 10 years experience and solid track record delivering IT Projects focused on software implementation, including upgrades and replacements
- Highly organized and meticulous PM comfortable getting into the weeds and managing multiple concurrent projects
- Demonstrated experience managing end to end RFP process
- Experience delivering projects in both waterfall and agile methodologies
- Professional certifications such as PMP and/or CSM strongly preferred
- Proficient in productivity tools including MS Project, MS Office, MS Visio, etc.
- Resourceful self-starter able to work with minimal supervision, deal with ambiguity, and contribute to project delivery best practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels including project teams and senior management
- Demonstrated experience successfully delivering complex projects and dealing with all challenges including technical, personnel and financial
- Possesses analytical and critical thinking skills needed to foresee potential issues and risks, implement preventative measures, and drive course-correction collaboratively with project teams
- Bilingual candidates strongly preferred – Strong command of English and good knowledge of French
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: $100.00-$120.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Montréal, QC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Project management: 7 years (required)
Language: