Project Manager-12 Months Contract

Job title:

Project Manager-12 Months Contract

Company

Heart & Stroke

Job description

At Heart & Stroke our mission is to promote health, save lives and enhance recovery. We are committed to a culture that exemplifies our core values: champion health, practice humility, embrace change, drive impact, learn and grow and be heartfelt as we work together to beat heart disease and stroke.We believe in equity, diversity and inclusion ― it’s embedded in our values and core mission work to support all people in Canada to lead healthier lives. We are committed to applying this principle to cultivate a welcoming environment that embraces diversity among our employees. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.To learn more about our mission, values, commitment to EDI, and the difference Heart & Stroke makes in the lives of people in Canada at every age, pleaseThe opportunityThis is 12-month contract opportunity to work in a hybrid work environment. Candidates must be located within the GTA and be able to work from the Toronto office upon request (occasional).The Project Manager will facilitate assigned projects, set and communicate, and evaluate/refine results. Under the direction of the PMO, this role may support multiple projects across different departments or functions at Heart & Stroke. In this dynamic position you will be responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects, which often require considerable resources and elevated levels of functional integration. This role is pivotal in helping support transformational change across different departments or functions with a series of IT and non-IT related projects.Working with stakeholders to document business requirements and processes, as well as helping them through process re-engineering where appropriate will be a key skill set required for this role. The role requires an extensive understanding of project management’s best practices, methodologies, and processes. This role requires someone who is articulate and motivated, who can quickly identify vulnerabilities and obstacles, then create innovative solutions to these challenges.Will often work with senior and executive management and present project progress at regular intervals.How you will make an impact every dayProject deliverables and task managementResponsible for the overall coordination of project deliverables and managing the project to completionEnsure all project deliverables conform to PMO project management, standards and proceduresAssign, manage, and track tasks and activities specific to the projectProject PlanningDevelop and manage a project plan and schedule including the work breakdown structure and all dependenciesLead the RFP process and assist with vendor selection process (where applicable)Complete requirements gathering with clear requirements documentation which may include working with stakeholders to map out processes and re-design them where appropriateManage all phases of the project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, control and closing)Working with IT, manage data migration, complete quality assurance and systems testing for data integrity and coordinate resolution of issuesManage the system development lifecycle with external vendors (i.e. contract review/signoff, system/ technical design, prototypes review and development, QA and user acceptance Planning (UAP), Testing (UAT) and deployment to production)Monitor and ControlManage and monitor vendor and stakeholder expectations to ensure open and consistent communication channels, and timely completion of deliverablesWorking with the Director, Strategy Implementation and Integrated Planning to setup and manage project steering committeesManage risks, opportunities, issues and decisions – assess and take corrective action to mitigate or resolve as neededCommunicating and ReportingClearly communicate project deadlines and monitor core project team’s progress through deliverables and milestonesClosely work with vendor implementation team (where applicable) to ensure open and consistent communications, and timely completion of vendor deliverablesCommunicate regularly with PMO leadership, key sponsors and other stakeholders, identifying upcoming issues, concerns, changes and resources requirementsFacilitate development of a change management process for larger enterprise-wide projects or projects that incur organizational changesEnsure all lessons learned and documentation are clearly captured and accessible within the PMOWho we needEducationBachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Business, or related field or equivalent work experience.PMP Certification considered an asset (preference will be given to those with certification)ExperienceMinimum 3-5 years of project management experience, with a focus on IT initiatives and business process improvementExperience managing medium to large scale projects, with a high degree of complexity, from both a business and technology focusProven project success in working on large projects, involving multiple departments, on time and within budgetExperience working with a national organization with multiple sites is an asset.Experience with CRM Salesforce migration in the fundraising space considered an asset.SkillsStrong project planning and project management skills, process mapping, negotiation skills, problem solving, stakeholder management, and analytical skillsAdvanced MS Office, SharePoint knowledge.Knowledge of Smartsheet is considered an assetSolid understanding of system configurations and data flowExcellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders across the organization, including senior and executive managementTenacity to coordinate resolution of reported issuesExcellent attention to detailDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to create or enhance support documents and quick reference guides on assigned topicsBilingualism (English/French) is considered an assetWhat we offerIn addition to a competitive salary, Heart & Stroke believes that time off is integral to the personal health and wellness of our employees. We offer paid wellness days and personal days. In addition, we provide health, medical, dental and vision benefits. Furthermore, our staff enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements and support with reimbursement for mobile phones and home office set up.Apply nowIf you want to join the fight to beat heart disease and stroke while building an engaged and giving community, apply by January 10, 2025. Applicants must be currently residing in Canada, living in the GTA by the time they start the role, and legally entitled to work in Canada.To learn more about our mission, our values and the difference Heart & Stroke makes in the lives of people in Canada at every age, please .We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. If you have been contacted for an interview and require accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise and we will work with you. At this time, interviews are currently being conducted via phone or video call, so we look forward to ‘virtually’ meeting you!Powered by JazzHR

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Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 07:29:15 GMT

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