Project Manager

Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.

Time Type:
Regular

Job Description :
POSITION SUMMARY:
Cogeco is seeking a Project Manager experienced in managing the implementation of a wide range of projects utilizing waterfall or agile methodologies. These could include launching new internal systems, new products and services and improving operational excellence.

Reporting to the PMO Manager, you will play a key role in managing the project life cycle taking projects/programs from planning to final implementation and closure. You will be accountable for delivering projects/programs within scope, on schedule, on budget, at the expected quality, and in alignment with the PMO’s methodologies and guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Governance

Follow the Cogeco project governance & methodology process and promote and reinforce its use with Cogeco business and project teams

Team

Build and lead project teams often involving multiple internal and external constituents and matrix partners by building productive, collaborative relationships through trust, transparency and accountability.

with backlog priorities

Communication

Adapts communications to effectively engage with all types of audiences from technical teams to senior executives, managing stakeholders expectations. Manage stakeholders expectations, liaise with project’s sponsor and facilitate communication as appropriate to all stakeholders

Planning

Ensure all impacted stakeholders have been identified and engaged to enable thorough gathering of requirements, and identification of risks to mitigate issues impacting schedule, cost or quality during execution.

Actively participate in initial analysis completion for various customer requests, business requirements analysis, cost estimate preparation, solutions design and development , and quality assurance of the development process

Collaborate with technical resources, business subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyze tradeoffs between usability and performance needs

Ensure all project requirements, objectives and guidelines are properly documented and vigorously pursued.

Execution

Build and effectively manage the project plan, budget and scope via project cross functional touchpoints, weekly/monthly project financial audits and clear and concise project reporting.

Proactively take ownership to address both external and internal customers’ needs and drive resolution of any issues, risks or concerns in a timely and professional manner while ensuring that the solution meets the customer’s needs.

Partner with internal vendor manager to ensure SOW deliverables are met in a timely manner with expected quality.

Effectively coordinate and negotiate the change management process. Coordinate assigned project team members; ensure timely activity, integration and efficient use of time and resources to meet requirements.

Lead high-level design walkthroughs

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

ACADEMIC TRAINING

Post-Secondary degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering or related technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required

WORK EXPERIENCE

7+ years of project management experience delivering large, complex projects, preferably in the Telecommunications industry

Minimum of (3) year experience in managing projects utilizing agile methodologies (Kanban, Scrum, Lean)

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in requirements definition, feasibility studies, cost estimates, proposals, design, development, QA, SDLC, UAT and implementation.

SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Skilled and experienced in using Agile approaches (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, etc) to accelerate time to market to add value sooner

Skilled and experienced in business requirements gathering and analysis, and familiar with all phases of the SDLC

Advanced skills in G-suite including Smart Sheets, Oracle, Workday, BI tools and highly proficient in JIRA

Strong project financial forecasting and cost management

Strategic thinker who can make decisions and plan, develop and implement innovative solutions

Must possess strong negotiation, influencing, stakeholder management, communication and Business writing skills

Ability to effectively communicate project scope, cost, schedule to senior leadership team

A highly motivated individual with strong leadership, organizational, analytical, troubleshooting and conflict resolution skills

PMP and or ACP certification is an asset.

ITIL/ITSM certification preferred

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) preferred

French/English bilingual an asset

You’ll benefit from:

• Flexibility: yes, we think that what you do matters. At work and at home.
• Fun: we laugh a lot, it makes every day brighter.
• Discounted services: we provide amazing services to our clients, and you’ll get them at home, because you deserve them.
• Rewarding Pay: let’s be honest, everybody likes to make a good salary. We offer attractive compensation packages, and it comes with a great culture.
• Benefits: we’ve got you covered.
• Career Evolution: join us and we will give you the tools to achieve your career goals!
• Technology: you have a passion for technology? Excellent, we do too. Here, you will manage, influence, play, create, fix, and shape the industry.

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Location :
Burlington, ON

Company :
Cogeco Connexion Inc

At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging.

By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we’re doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.

If you need any accommodations to apply or as part of the recruitment process, please contact us confidentially at [email protected]