Project Manager

New York, NY, US • Posted 20 hours ago • Updated 20 hours ago
Contract Corp To Corp
Contract W2
12 Months
On-site
$10/hr
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • PROJECT MANAGER
  • IT PROJECT MANAGER
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • AI
  • ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
  • COPILOT
  • CO PILOT
  • IT PROJECT
  • SDLC
  • SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
  • PMP
  • PRINCE2
  • PRINCE 2

Summary

APN Consulting, Inc. is a progressive IT staffing and services company offering innovative business solutions to improve client business outcomes. We focus on high impact technology solutions in ServiceNow, Fullstack, Cloud & Data, and AI / ML. Due to our globally expanding service offerings we are seeking top-talent to join our teams and grow with us.

Role: Project Manager
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Location: Canada – Remote (Toronto/GTA)
This is a remote role with occasional in-office requirement
 
Description:
Role description & Roles and responsibilities
  • Manages the end-to-end project lifecycle for small to large projects/programs.
  • The project/program manager leads and coordinates project/program team resources to ensure project/program milestones are met and the project/program is delivered on schedule and on budget with the highest standard of quality.
  • The project/program manager also manages project/program risk identification and resolution to keep projects/programs on track and able to deliver planned outcomes.
  • The project/program manager may have responsibility for managing day-to-day activities of other PMO team members as well as providing coaching and performance feedback.
  • Manages overall planning, execution and delivery of projects/programs following GTS project delivery guidelines and standards to meet technology and business requirements on time and within budget.
  • Drives program/project teams to meet project/program milestones according to planned schedule.
  • Tracks project/program progress and manages and escalates project/program issues and risks as appropriate; proactively identifies and manages the resolution of risks and issues that may negatively impact a project/program or project/program deliverables; seeks and implements innovative ways to remove project obstacles.
  • Delivers timely project/program reports and performance dashboards.
  • Conducts regular project reviews and communicates the status of projects/programs in both formal and informal settings.
  • Manages and tracks project/program budget/variance.
  • Develops and executes project/program resource management plans.
  • Establishes and facilitates regular project/program team meetings.
  • Creates, manages and maintains all required project/program documentation.
  • Utilizes key project management tools.
  • Documents, shares, and leverages project/program lessons learned.
  • Builds relationships with stakeholders and project/program teams to effectively manage and deliver quality projects/programs.
  • Proposes changes to project methodologies, frameworks, and promotes best practices for continuous process improvement.
  • Builds, motivates and leads project/program teams; instills a mindset of collaboration and continuous process improvement.
  • Promotes the effective teamwork and spirit of partnership.
  • Provides regular and timely feedback to team members and their respective managers.
  • Experience leveraging AI tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, to improve project planning, reporting, risk and issue management, stakeholder communications, and overall delivery efficiency.
 
Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years of experience managing large, complex, cross-functional IT projects utilizing a structured project management methodology and formal tools/approaches.
  • Proven expertise in project estimation, planning, tracking, scope control, risk and issues management as well as status reporting.
  • Advanced knowledge of project metrics, including gathering, reporting, trend analysis, and presentation of metrics.
  • Strong commitment to professional client service excellence.
  • Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
  • Demonstrated ability to encourage, motivate and mentor team members.
  • Bachelor's degree in business/IT.
  • PMP/Prince 2 certification preferred.
  • Agile/Scrum master certification.
  • Strong knowledge of Project Management methodologies.
  • Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Advanced skills in MS Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.


We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where individuals from all backgrounds feel valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences to join our team and help us build a culture of belonging.
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  • Dice Id: 10123488
  • Position Id: 26-15494
  • Posted 20 hours ago
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