Sr. Project Manager

Introduction

This Sr. Project Manager position requires a highly experienced individual with a strong background in data & AI strategy and execution in a large multi-stakeholder environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with managing multi-million budget projects and possess a deep understanding of Azure, Data management, LLM, and various AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management on large scale, complex, high profile, and high-risk projects for OPS I&IT initiatives.
• Ensure project deliverables meet clients’ business requirements on time, scope, and budget.
• Lead organizational development, strategy development, business planning, and Ministry funding requests.
• Develop and manage project schedules, deliverables, and scope.
• Monitor and forecast project costs to ensure targets are met.
• Coordinate and monitor project processes, and develop/communicate guidelines and procedures.
• Resolve resourcing and interpersonal conflicts, negotiate changes to resourcing, and ensure knowledge sharing among team members.
• Develop complex project budgets based on multiple funding channels and cross-ministry dependencies.
• Identify potential risk events and issues before they occur and develop mitigating strategies.
• Provide project, program, and/or portfolio reporting to multi-stakeholders at senior executive levels.

Requirements

Required Skills:

• 15+ years of experience in data & AI strategy and execution in a large multi-stakeholder environment.
• Experience with Data & AI Governance processes and technologies.
• 10+ years of Integrated Enterprise project management experience across business and I&IT teams.
• Experience managing multi-year multi-million budget projects.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools including Visio, Project, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and other project management tools.
• Experience managing project life cycles and collaborating with tools like Jira, Trello, Microsoft Project, etc.
• Experience with Azure Cloud Data services, including Data Factory, Databricks, Data Lake, Unity Catalogue, SQL Warehouse.
• Experience with AI, LLM, and related technologies.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of Project Management Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge.
• Understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies, and practices.
• Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards.
• Ability to make recommendations on the acquisition of software, hardware, and technology resources.
• Experience managing and coordinating project monitoring, troubleshooting issues, and providing ongoing expertise.
• Ability to identify and address conflicts between project and functional areas.
• Strong client relationship management skills to manage expectations and resolve conflicts.