Project Manager

On behalf of our client, Affinity is looking for a Project Manager to deliver value to customers both inside and outside the organization by focusing on the implementation of important program changes impacting internal processes, systems and technology. designed to provide benefits to property owners.

Responsibilities:

• Work with clients and internal teams to define and establish project scope and requirements, create solutions, and develop an executable plan, accounting for resource needs, timelines and costs.

• Design and conduct discovery sessions, document requirements/user stories, articulating clear work streams and definitions of done, lead project scrums and related ceremonies, working with technical teams to determine scope and organize into sprints.

• Manage scope, requirements, resources, time, cost, quality, risks, and communications for on-time, on-budget, high-quality project delivery.

• Drive structure and content for Project Status meetings and Steering Committee meetings with key Client stakeholders, as well as for all Agile/Project ceremonies.

• Report status and progress of assigned activities to management as required.

• Identify potential risks and anticipated points of resistance and develop specific plans to mitigate or address concerns.

• Other roles, tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• University Degree in either Business Administration or Information Technology or an equivalent combination of a College diploma (related to Business Administration and/or IT) and experience may also be considered.

• Five years of experience as a project manager planning and leading IT system-related projects through full project lifecycles using adaptive (agile) and predictive (waterfall) modes.

• Previous experience delivering the full project lifecycle for IT transformational projects.

• Experience working with cross functional business and technical teams that include a mix of in-house and external resources and stakeholders.

• Demonstrated expertise in effective interactive communication and presentations, specifically with management/senior-level stakeholders.

• Experience leading or delivering project support for initiatives related to property appraisal, property mapping or property tax policy.

• Familiarity working with project portfolio management software, software lifecycle applications, and incident management tools.

• Current Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), PRINCE2 designation or other industry-recognized project management accreditation.

• Experience working in or for the public sector in Canada.

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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: 12568