Reporting to the Senior Director, Portfolio Management & Strategic Planning, the Senior Project Manager will play a crucial role in planning, executing, and overseeing projects across various departments within our organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and alignment with organizational objectives.
This role requires a solid understanding of project management principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
Based on your level of experience, you will mentor other team members and play a leadership role within the PM-CoE on relevant initiatives.
You Will:
- Assist in developing project plans, defining scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements. Ensure alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Assist in task assignment, providing guidance, and facilitating communication to foster a collaborative team environment.
- Assist in identifying potential project risks and issues. Collaborate with the project team to develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
- Assist in allocating and managing project resources, including personnel, materials, and budget. Ensure optimal utilization to achieve project objectives.
- Support in tracking project progress, monitoring key milestones, and providing status updates to stakeholders. Contribute to the preparation and presentation of project reports.
- Assist in ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards and comply with relevant regulations. Participate in quality checks and implement corrective actions as necessary.
- Collaborate with the team to maintain open communication channels with project stakeholders. Manage expectations and address inquiries throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support in financial management aspects, including budget creation, expenditure forecasting, and monitoring project expenditures to ensure adherence to financial limits.
- Contribute to identifying areas for improvement within the PM-CoE and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Encourage feedback, analyze data, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement best practices.
- Lead programs and govern and manage portfolios within the PM-CoE.
You Have:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience and diploma.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management certification.
- Minimum of 10 plus years of experience in project/program management, with exposure to the IT industry preferred.
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Jira, MS Project, Azure DevOps).
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and adapt to changing project requirements.
- Experience in managing portfolios and providing governance to related portfolios.
- Ability to think critically and strategically.
- Leadership skills to effectively manage resources and workload autonomously.
- Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional project teams.
- Track record of delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Benefits and Perks:
- A remote-first culture
- Competitive compensation package
- Flexible time-off for vacation; 5 personal days/year
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits*
- A $1,000* Wellness & Learning allowance*
- Eligible to join the ThinkOn Group Retirement Savings Plan*
- Referral Bonuses for successful hires*
* These benefits are for full-time permanent employees only.
Think On, Incorporated: Where Data Thrives
Founded in 2013, ThinkOn is a managed infrastructure services provider (MISP) with a global data center footprint, focused on empowering partners to do whatever they need to do with their data. ThinkOn’s team of data-obsessed experts protect clients’ data like it’s their own, making it more resilient, secure, actionable, and searchable. ThinkOn is Channel First and works with a global network of value-add resellers and managed service providers to provide creative, turnkey Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS), and Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) solutions and data management services that are fast, flexible, scalable, highly secure, and cost-effective with predictable pricing and no hidden fees. ThinkOn has data centers located across North America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Caribbean.
Recognized for its substantial growth and global success, ThinkOn has been named to several notable lists, including The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business ranking of “Canada’s Top Growing Companies” (2021 and 2022), the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 (2021 and 2022), the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 (2021), CIOReview’s “Most Promising Backup Solution Provider” (2021), the Canadian Business “Growth List,” and Channel Daily News’ “Top 100 Solution Providers” (2021).
ThinkOn is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. To learn more, visit www.ThinkOn.com
Accessibility:
ThinkOn is committed to a workforce that is reflective of diverse populations. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and accessibility standards across Canada, ThinkOn provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible and adheres to our corporate values.
Learn more about our corporate values at www.ThinkOn.com/values/.
