IT Project Manager

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position:  IT Project Manager

Job ID: 23- 129

Number of Vacancies: 5

Level:  MP6 (Senior, 10+ years)

Duration:  12 months

Hours of work: 40

Location: Pickering OR Toronto (Hybrid, 3 days remote)

Job Overview

• Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a strategic leader to join our IT Projects team in the position of IT Project Manager.
• Reporting to the Senior Manager, Projects, the IT Project Manager will be responsible for managing the full-life cycle of complex implementation and integration projects across our IT portfolio.
• This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to Ontario Power Generation’s continued growth and success in generating safe, clean, reliable low-cost power in a sustainable manner.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Working and leading in all phases of the project life-cycle including: Initiation, Planning, Definition, Execution and Closeout.
• Implementation of systems ranging from single stand-alone applications to large, complex systems with extensive integrations requiring comprehensive organizational change management.
• Delivering all stages of the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), including requirements definition, solution architecture & design, software development, system integration, testing and quality assurance.
• Managing projects through rapid development methodologies such as Agile, Iterative, etc.
• Manage and develop the relationship between business units and CIO through interaction with senior business management. Keep abreast of the latest business developments, priorities, plans, strategies, and business needs.
• Analyzing technology and business risks to identify implications, root-cause and creative solutions.
• Leading the development of business cases that will provide funding release through various projects gates.
• Maintain a focus on continuous improvement, including knowledge of project management developments and practices, trends in IT technology and services, systems management disciplines, and related industry best-practices that could add value to the business.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• 4-year University Degree in computer science or other relevant program
• PMP designation required
• Lean Six Sigma Certification an asset

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of IT project management experience
• Experience managing projects through rapid development methodologies such as Agile, Iterative, etc.
• Experience working with a Matrixed delivery model
• Understanding of the entire SDLC
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience in managing conflicting priorities of scope, schedule, cost and quality.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and the ability to provide guidance.
• Proven ability as a team player to understand and manage the interrelationships of various internal and external groups in order to facilitate objectives and ensure stakeholder requirements are satisfied.
• Possess strong interpersonal, leadership, organizational and planning skills
• ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) related projects like SAP or Asset Suite
• Microsoft Technologies
• DevOps
• Agile methodology
• Implementing IT projects for electricity generation companies