IM&T Project Manager

Title: IM&T Project Manager

Position Reports to: Manager FAcT IM&T Service Delivery

Job Location: Ottawa (Hybrid)

Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 CAD

Job Overview

The IM&T Project Manager will be a critical part of the FAcT Program, working in alignment with the PMO team. This role is a part of our IM&T team and will work closely with business units, collaborating with team members, strategic subcontractors, and other teams within SkyAlyne. This role is responsible for executing at an IM&T program level including specific project related activities during the execution life cycle. The IM&T Project Manager's main function is to assist the IM&T team in delivering services and solutions, own project progress and performance, schedule, reporting milestones and deliverables.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, and implementation plans, including risk mitigation.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure that projects adhere to scope, and schedule.
• Drive project status and, when necessary, revise the scope and schedule to ensure that project requirements can be met.
• Establish and maintain relationships with project stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes.
• Lead the project team to ensure maximum performance, by providing purpose, direction, and motivation.
• Establish and maintain processes in partnership with the PMO team to manage the scope during the project lifecycle, set quality and performance standards and assess risks.
• Proactively manage the performance of the IM&T program/projects.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with third-party resources, including vendors and subcontractors.
• Assign and monitor project resources to ensure project efficiency and maximize deliverables.
• Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary, according to project work plan.
• Execute the control processes implemented by the Program Management Office.
• Work closely with the Project Management Office, Work Pack Leads, Architects, Engineers, and project planners to organize, and facilitate the execution and delivery of project milestones.
• Review project deliverables and communicate critical paths to relevant stakeholders, ensuring project adheres to agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Assist with project estimates, reviews, change controls, scope changes and costing.
• Develop and maintain detailed work plans, including schedules, milestones, CDRLs, resource allocation, and essential project documents.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project life cycle.
• Provide regular status reports to the Project Management Office (PMO).
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Professional certification such as PMP or PRINCE2.
• Minimum of 10 years or more of project management experience.
• Experience in delivering information technologies for maximum usability.
• Proven experience in managing projects and project deployments, with a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes.
• Experience working with Agile delivery teams (e.g. Scrum).
• Proficiency in Project Management tools and methods, including Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Proficiency in MS Suite, ideally in MS Projects, Excel, Word, Outlook & PowerPoint.
• Experience with ITIL is an asset.
• Skilled in effectively communicating with all levels of management, both internal teams and external partners, to ensure clarity and alignment across all stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail when working with schedules, costs, and quality objectives.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Be able to hold a Government of Canada Security Clearance (Secret level) and Controlled Goods Clearance.
• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Strong oral and written English language capabilities.
• Fluency in French would be an asset.

What We Offer

• A competitive compensation model.
• Extended health and dental benefits.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid vacation.
• Pension matching plan.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• A performance management program that is linked to monetary salary incentives.

At SkyAlyne, we are dedicated to building a team that reflects the rich tapestry of our society. Diversity is not just a goal; it's our strength. We welcome candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions, abilities, and backgrounds to join us in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We especially recognize the unique perspectives and contributions that women and Indigenous persons bring to the table, and we actively encourage individuals from these communities to apply for this position. Indigenous candidates are especially encouraged to send a copy of their application to Indigenous.Recruitment[redacted]

Come be a part of our inclusive community and help us shape a brighter future for all.

If you are contacted as part of our selection process, we encourage you to notify us of any adaptive measures or accessibility needs and we will make every effort to accommodate these.