Our client is seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to lead complex IT initiatives from concept through delivery within a fast paced, collaborative environment. In this role, you will work closely with Product Owners, Family Product Owners, and key stakeholders to define project scope, success criteria, and delivery plans that align with
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business objectives, while managing timelines, dependencies, budgets, and risks throughout the project lifecycle. You will bring a strong command of Agile and hybrid delivery models, applying deep knowledge of the SDLC, Agile principles, DevOps, and Scrum and Kanban frameworks to guide teams and third party vendors toward successful outcomes. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience managing Agile IT projects, is highly effective in stakeholder communication and status reporting, and is comfortable supporting contract management, driving change control, and conducting post project reviews to capture lessons learned. Experience with Azure DevOps and planning tools such as Microsoft Project and Planview or AgilePlace is essential, while exposure to the financial or insurance sector, bilingualism in English and French, and certifications such as PMP, PMI ACP, CSM, or DASSM are considered strong assets.
*** Candidates must be eligible for Government of Canada Reliability Security Clearance (5+ years in Canada) ***
*** Remote contract position ***
Advantages
•Improved work life balance through flexible scheduling and no commute.
•Broader collaboration opportunities with diverse teams regardless of location.
Responsibilities
•Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with Product Owner, Family Product Owner, and stakeholders.
•Plan, schedule and track project timelines, deliverables and milestones using appropriate tools. Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
•Effectively communicate delivery expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
•Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
•Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
•Support contract management activities such as development of scope content and contract documentation
•Oversee the adherence to contract outcomes
•Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
•Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team including 3rd party vendors.
•Proactively manage changes in project delivery, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
Qualifications
Top Skills Required:
•Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Agile Project Manager in the field of IT
•Advanced knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile principles, DevOps and the Scrum and Kanban Frameworks
•Knowledge of Azure DevOps and planning applications such as Microsoft Project and Planview/AgilePlace
Other Skills Required:
•Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Commerce or Business Administration, or equivalent experience
•Demonstrated experience at managing risks
•Demonstrated experience at managing projects (timeline, scope, budget)
•PM-related certification (e.g. PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, DASSM)
Assets:
•Experience in financial/insurance industry, products and services
•Bilingual in both official languages (English and French)
•Experience as a Scrum Master or Product Owner
Summary
If you're qualified and interested please submit your resume and one of our experienced Recruiters would be happy to give you a call. Thank you.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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Our client is seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to lead complex IT initiatives from concept through delivery within a fast paced, collaborative environment. In this role, you will work closely with Product Owners, Family Product Owners, and key stakeholders to define project scope, success criteria, and delivery plans that align with business objectives, while managing timelines, dependencies, budgets, and risks throughout the project lifecycle. You will bring a strong command of Agile and hybrid delivery models, applying deep knowledge of the SDLC, Agile principles, DevOps, and Scrum and Kanban frameworks to guide teams and third party vendors toward successful outcomes. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience managing Agile IT projects, is highly effective in stakeholder communication and status reporting, and is comfortable supporting contract management, driving change control, and conducting post project reviews to capture lessons learned. Experience with Azure DevOps and planning tools such as Microsoft Project and Planview or AgilePlace is essential, while exposure to the financial or insurance sector, bilingualism in English and French, and certifications such as PMP, PMI ACP, CSM, or DASSM are considered strong assets.
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*** Candidates must be eligible for Government of Canada Reliability Security Clearance (5+ years in Canada) ***
*** Remote contract position ***
Advantages
•Improved work life balance through flexible scheduling and no commute.
•Broader collaboration opportunities with diverse teams regardless of location.
Responsibilities
•Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with Product Owner, Family Product Owner, and stakeholders.
•Plan, schedule and track project timelines, deliverables and milestones using appropriate tools. Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
•Effectively communicate delivery expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
•Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
•Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
•Support contract management activities such as development of scope content and contract documentation
•Oversee the adherence to contract outcomes
•Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
•Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team including 3rd party vendors.
•Proactively manage changes in project delivery, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
Qualifications
Top Skills Required:
•Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Agile Project Manager in the field of IT
•Advanced knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile principles, DevOps and the Scrum and Kanban Frameworks
•Knowledge of Azure DevOps and planning applications such as Microsoft Project and Planview/AgilePlace
Other Skills Required:
•Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Commerce or Business Administration, or equivalent experience
•Demonstrated experience at managing risks
•Demonstrated experience at managing projects (timeline, scope, budget)
•PM-related certification (e.g. PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, DASSM)
Assets:
•Experience in financial/insurance industry, products and services
•Bilingual in both official languages (English and French)
•Experience as a Scrum Master or Product Owner
Summary
If you're qualified and interested please submit your resume and one of our experienced Recruiters would be happy to give you a call. Thank you.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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