Senior Project Manager

Summary

This is a challenging opportunity for the driven and committed career professional with proven leadership and record of accomplishment. You will have a chance to collaborate with other like-minded high-energy professionals that are passionate about contributing to Bell’s goal to be recognized by customers as Canada’s leading telecommunications company.

As part of the Public Sector Service Design & Transition team, the successful candidate will work alongside other key roles such as Service Design Transition Architects, Business Analysts, and Delivery Project Managers. The Senior Project Manager has overall accountability for the management and the custom solution delivery from Day 1 through closeout of customized customer solutions project deliveries and be responsible for their success.

Key Responsibilities

· Responsible for the delivery of complex customized operational solutions across multiple Bell business units and partners

· Provide strategies to address project complexities and guide Project Management decisions during the implementation phases

· Ensure corporate objectives and business strategies are aligned and supported by Bell’s business plan

· Leverage Project Management methodology in performing management duties and acts as a mentor on other projects

· Ensure projects assigned are delivered on time, on scope, on budget

· Provide monthly project financial forecasts to Finance

· Manage and provide rulings on project change requests

· Collaborate closely with all stakeholders

· Provide day to day guidance to the team and regular status to the sponsor

· Manage project dashboard and present to upper management and executives

· Manage/Track/Ensure progress against Project Management team objectives

· Manage relationships with other key stakeholders, i.e. CSAM, Sales, Executives, etc. from a project perspective

· Identify project issues when they arise and lead issues to resolution where required

· Organize regular design reviews to provide visibility to stakeholders

· Manage timelines, workflow and prioritize deliverables to development

· Coach and mentor junior resources within the team

Critical Qualifications

· Government of Canada Secret clearance Preferred 

· 10 – 15 years of working experience

· 5-10 years experience in technology project/program management and planning

· University Degree and PMP

· ITIL V4 & Agile certification

· Proficient using Confluence and Jira applications

· Self-starter with demonstrated initiative, enthusiasm & energy

· Excellent interpersonal, relationship building and leadership skills

· Strong team player with ability to work effectively in and to foster a collaborative environment

· Solid management experience with track record of working effectively in direct and virtual teams

· Proven advanced Project Management experience and skills with demonstrated results

· Excellent problem solver and strategic thinker with the ability to work with ambiguity

· Understanding of IT systems and tools

· Excellent analytical, presentation and communication skills (clear, concise verbal and written skills)

· Flexible to work under pressure with the ability to manage in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

· Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of Bell employees and cross functional teams in order to deliver on project requirements and stakeholder expectations

· Solid business acumen (a solid foundation/knowledge of business practices, processes, etc.)

· Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of project management software (CA PPM, MS Project etc.) is a strong advantage

Preferred Qualifications

· Strong team player with ability to work effectively in and to foster a collaborative environment

· Solid management experience with track record of working effectively in direct and virtual teams

· Proven advanced Project Management experience and skills with demonstrated results

· Excellent problem solver and strategic thinker with the ability to work with ambiguity

· Understanding of IT systems and tools

· Excellent analytical, presentation and communication skills (clear, concise verbal and written skills)

· Flexible to work under pressure with the ability to manage in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

· Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of Bell employees and cross functional teams in order to deliver on project requirements and stakeholder expectations

· Solid business acumen (a solid foundation/knowledge of business practices, processes, etc.)

· Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of project management software (CA PPM, MS Project etc.) is a strong advantage