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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Project Manager II (Technology Services)
Posted on October 18, 2024 by Employer details City of Vancouver
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Project Manager II (Technology Services)Requisition ID: 42592 OrganizationLocated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world?s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.Main Purpose and FunctionThe Project Manager, Technology Services manages all phases of projects including initiation, planning, execution, control and closure. Projects range from simple to complex, multi-year, million-dollar initiatives involving business customers of Technology Services. Projects require managing medium-sized project teams (i.e., 10+ members) and coordination with an upper-management, steering committees, departmental subject matter experts, external consultants, and vendors. The implementation of the IT project often involves substantial changes to business processes (utilizing lean principles) with potential job impacts, which need to be addressed and mitigated. The Project Manager in this role may be required to provide senior management with objective and comprehensive business and process analysis of the project, staffing and service, and provide recommendations based on the analysis performed. Specific Duties and ResponsibilitiesManages all aspect of complex, cross-department projects, including:Manages project teams to successfully deliver projects. Assigns work to project team members, specifying deliverables, timelines and quality expectations. Monitors performance of project team members and takes corrective actions as required. Coaches and mentors team members. Enables Agile ways of project delivery by taking on an appropriate leadership style based on the project team?s needs, strengths, and capabilities. This means being willing to get into the details as and when required to get deliverables completed, facilitating discussions that drive decisions and building of key artifacts, being open to learning new competencies / tools/ practices by doing, and putting the needs of the team above your own. Plans projects in detail, clearly identifying project scope, budget and schedule as well as project risks, project organization and project management approach. Participates in confidential planning that may have City-wide operational and financial implications. Documents the plans in a Project Plan document. Regularly reviews the project plan and/or dashboard with the Project Sponsor, Senior PMO Manager, and project team to make sure the project is progressing on track. Works collaboratively with Business Sponsor and business project team on key project / program artifacts including charter, budget, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Minimum Viable Product (MVP), user stories, change requests, project closure documentation, etc. Follows Technology PMO project / program management best practices and processes including standard templates, governance requirements, and tools (ex. Project Portfolio Management (PPM), project tracker and dashboard, etc.). Executes projects according to approved project plans (Waterfall project delivery) and/or sprint /release plan (Agile project delivery). Organizes and leads meetings with project team, stakeholders and vendors as needed and manages actions arising from them. Facilitates stakeholder inputs to arrive at optimum solution. Identifies and proactively manages project issues and risks. Manages project costs to approved budget while following the official tracking, reporting, and- LocationVancouver, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$111,139YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #98859
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