Are you an experienced Project Manager in search of your next contract opportunity? Our high-profile client is seeking to hire a Senior Project Manager to join their talented team on a 6-month contract with a strong probability of extension. Apply for this amazing opportunity if this sounds like a good fit for you!
Advantages
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What’s in it for you!
As a consultant with our client, you’ll receive:
- Highly competitive market hourly rates
- A 6 month contract with a strong probability of extension
- Remote interview process
Responsibilities
This Senior Project Manager, Outbound Logistics Technology team uses Project Management methodology to manage complex, cross-functional project(s) or workstreams of a larger program through the full project life cycle from planning through development, testing, and deployment. This includes project scope, dependencies, schedule, budget and risk/issue management to ensure projects are successfully delivered.
Manage the overall delivery of multiple technically complex projects, including cross-functional dependencies, from planning to deployment that have a start and end date with clear goals and objectives
Be able to lead, impact and influence cross-functional teams and peers
Be the technical bridge between people, program and product, with a strong emphasis on being technical, to the extent of deep diving into a problem with resolution and closure.
Manages an agile team supporting continuous enhancements and driving ongoing initiatives
Unblocks and problem solves with the team where applicable
Ensures the project delivers the expected outcomes, supports business objectives, and is of quality
Aligns quarterly planning commitments with capacity available on team
Ensures the objectives and tasks of a project are understood, documented, assigned, measurable, and tracked
Owns project related resource management and 3rd party vendor management
Develops relationships with product, business, technology teams and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders across regions (NA, EMEA, APAC, China) and cross functional teams to ensure solutions meet timelines and business objectives
Own end to end execution from inception to delivery and enforces strong project management best practices to own and communicate program status and risks
Provides coaching and guidance to project managers in the program
Aid with scrum ceremony calls including standup, sprint planning and retro, working closely with the federated team of engineers, architects, analysts and release management owner
Qualifications
Degree in business, management, engineering or equivalent
10+ years working in technology or related field w/ minimum 5 years of experience in project management
Deep knowledge in Project Management methodology with a toolkit to support the overall delivery from planning through deployment (Software Development Life Cycle).
Managed budget of <=1m capex estimated for the total initiative and financial forecasting
Experience in managing waterfall, hybrid, and agile delivery teams
Proven track record and experience working in a global company with remote technology teams across different time zones (India, NAM, APAC & EMEA)
Ability to excel in an ambiguous environment
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Strongly motivated by an operations outlook and work ethic
Demonstrated ability to function in a fast-paced, multi-program environment with changing priorities
Ability to anticipate potential problems and proactively troubleshoot to resolve issues
Strong leadership skills and ability to influence and gain consensus in the absence of direct authority
Strong preference for those with supply chain application experience
Summary
If you are a Senior Project Manager and the prospect of joining a dedicated team intrigues you, then this role with our high-profile client could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Apply below or reach out to your Randstad representative for more information.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Are you an experienced Project Manager in search of your next contract opportunity? Our high-profile client is seeking to hire a Senior Project Manager to join their talented team on a 6-month contract with a strong probability of extension. Apply for this amazing opportunity if this sounds like a good fit for you!
Advantages
What’s in it for you!
As a consultant with our client, you’ll receive:
- Highly competitive market hourly rates
- A 6 month contract with a strong probability of extension
- Remote interview process
Responsibilities
This Senior Project Manager, Outbound Logistics Technology team uses Project Management methodology to manage complex, cross-functional project(s) or workstreams of a larger program through the full project life cycle from planning through development, testing, and deployment. This includes project scope, dependencies, schedule, budget and risk/issue management to ensure projects are successfully delivered.
Manage the overall delivery of multiple technically complex projects, including cross-functional dependencies, from planning to deployment that have a start and end date with clear goals and objectives
...
Be able to lead, impact and influence cross-functional teams and peers
Be the technical bridge between people, program and product, with a strong emphasis on being technical, to the extent of deep diving into a problem with resolution and closure.
Manages an agile team supporting continuous enhancements and driving ongoing initiatives
Unblocks and problem solves with the team where applicable
Ensures the project delivers the expected outcomes, supports business objectives, and is of quality
Aligns quarterly planning commitments with capacity available on team
Ensures the objectives and tasks of a project are understood, documented, assigned, measurable, and tracked
Owns project related resource management and 3rd party vendor management
Develops relationships with product, business, technology teams and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders across regions (NA, EMEA, APAC, China) and cross functional teams to ensure solutions meet timelines and business objectives
Own end to end execution from inception to delivery and enforces strong project management best practices to own and communicate program status and risks
Provides coaching and guidance to project managers in the program
Aid with scrum ceremony calls including standup, sprint planning and retro, working closely with the federated team of engineers, architects, analysts and release management owner
Qualifications
Degree in business, management, engineering or equivalent
10+ years working in technology or related field w/ minimum 5 years of experience in project management
Deep knowledge in Project Management methodology with a toolkit to support the overall delivery from planning through deployment (Software Development Life Cycle).
Managed budget of <=1m capex estimated for the total initiative and financial forecasting
Experience in managing waterfall, hybrid, and agile delivery teams
Proven track record and experience working in a global company with remote technology teams across different time zones (India, NAM, APAC & EMEA)
Ability to excel in an ambiguous environment
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Strongly motivated by an operations outlook and work ethic
Demonstrated ability to function in a fast-paced, multi-program environment with changing priorities
Ability to anticipate potential problems and proactively troubleshoot to resolve issues
Strong leadership skills and ability to influence and gain consensus in the absence of direct authority
Strong preference for those with supply chain application experience
Summary
If you are a Senior Project Manager and the prospect of joining a dedicated team intrigues you, then this role with our high-profile client could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Apply below or reach out to your Randstad representative for more information.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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