We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Junior Project Manager/Leader to provide critical project coordination and administrative support within a fast-paced I&IT environment. In this role, you will support Senior Project Managers and Portfolio Leads in the execution of diverse technology projects, including those within the client technology sector. You will be responsible for maintaining project schedules, managing essential artefacts, and facilitating seamless communication between business and technical stakeholders to ensure milestones are achieved on time and within scope.
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Rate: $414-$702/diem
Advantages
- Extended Engagement: Secure an 18-month contract with a strong potential for extension.
- Professional Growth: Gain hands-on experience in a large-scale I&IT environment under the guidance of seasoned Portfolio Leads.
- Skill Development: Deepen your proficiency in industry-standard tools like MS Project, Visio, and SharePoint.
- Stable Work Environment: Consistent onsite schedule at a premier Toronto office location.
Responsibilities
- Project Coordination: Execute day-to-day administrative activities, including tracking action items, managing risk/issue logs, and facilitating the resolution of project blockers.
- Schedule Management: Build and maintain detailed project schedules using MS Project Online, ensuring all activities are tracked to completion.
- Artefact Development: Create and update project management artefacts such as status reports, scorecard updates, briefing notes, meeting minutes, and executive presentations.
- Data Analysis: Gather and analyze data related to project scope, cost, and scheduling using Excel to support management decision-making.
- Meeting Facilitation: Lead meeting facilitation, ensuring accurate minute creation and timely follow-up on all action items.
- Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional groups to ensure optimal integration between business requirements and technical solutions.
- Quality Assurance: Review project documentation for completeness and accuracy to maintain high delivery standards.
Qualifications
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of demonstrated experience in I&IT project management and coordination.
- Technical Proficiency: High level of proficiency in MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with experience drafting formal briefing notes and project communications.
- Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with experience building reports based on complex cost and schedule data.
- Soft Skills: Professional interpersonal, negotiation, and consultative skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Adaptability: A proven team player capable of coordinating multiple tasks with competing priorities and strict deadlines.
- Niche Knowledge: Previous experience with Radio technology projects is considered a significant asset.
Summary
If you're interested in the Junior Project Manager/Leader role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from 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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We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Junior Project Manager/Leader to provide critical project coordination and administrative support within a fast-paced I&IT environment. In this role, you will support Senior Project Managers and Portfolio Leads in the execution of diverse technology projects, including those within the client technology sector. You will be responsible for maintaining project schedules, managing essential artefacts, and facilitating seamless communication between business and technical stakeholders to ensure milestones are achieved on time and within scope.
Rate: $414-$702/diem
Advantages
- Extended Engagement: Secure an 18-month contract with a strong potential for extension.
- Professional Growth: Gain hands-on experience in a large-scale I&IT environment under the guidance of seasoned Portfolio Leads.
- Skill Development: Deepen your proficiency in industry-standard tools like MS Project, Visio, and SharePoint.
- Stable Work Environment: Consistent onsite schedule at a premier Toronto office location.
Responsibilities
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- Project Coordination: Execute day-to-day administrative activities, including tracking action items, managing risk/issue logs, and facilitating the resolution of project blockers.
- Schedule Management: Build and maintain detailed project schedules using MS Project Online, ensuring all activities are tracked to completion.
- Artefact Development: Create and update project management artefacts such as status reports, scorecard updates, briefing notes, meeting minutes, and executive presentations.
- Data Analysis: Gather and analyze data related to project scope, cost, and scheduling using Excel to support management decision-making.
- Meeting Facilitation: Lead meeting facilitation, ensuring accurate minute creation and timely follow-up on all action items.
- Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional groups to ensure optimal integration between business requirements and technical solutions.
- Quality Assurance: Review project documentation for completeness and accuracy to maintain high delivery standards.
Qualifications
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of demonstrated experience in I&IT project management and coordination.
- Technical Proficiency: High level of proficiency in MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with experience drafting formal briefing notes and project communications.
- Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with experience building reports based on complex cost and schedule data.
- Soft Skills: Professional interpersonal, negotiation, and consultative skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Adaptability: A proven team player capable of coordinating multiple tasks with competing priorities and strict deadlines.
- Niche Knowledge: Previous experience with Radio technology projects is considered a significant asset.
Summary
If you're interested in the Junior Project Manager/Leader role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from 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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