Senior Project Manager
With over 30 years of recognized expertise, COFOMO is now a leading Canadian consulting firm specializing in digital and artificial intelligence. Supported by more than 3,000 experts, 10 Centers of Excellence, and 4 offices across the country, we are uniquely positioned to successfully guide our clients through their transformations. Both strategic and tactical, we help organizations across a wide range of industries thrive in today’s rapidly evolving world.
Our promise
Help our clients succeed and maximize the impact of their transformation initiatives, turning them into powerful drivers of growth and innovation.
Job description
- Ensure a common understanding of the vision, governance, technology directions, scope and planning of the project among all stakeholders;
- Coordinate the interventions of the various collaborators to ensure the coherence of the work, the assessment of risks and the development of schedules aligned with the objectives;
- Develop and maintain project plans, including objectives, deliverables, timelines and budget;
- Facilitate start-up, follow-up and project closing meetings;
- Supervise the progress of the work and adjust the plans as needed;
- Produce progress reports, project reports and documentation required for decision-making;
- Present the overall status of the project, identify issues and risks and inform the relevant authorities of any situation requiring special attention;
- Monitor and evaluate project performance in terms of budget, cost, schedule, content, quality, risks and outstanding issues;
- Ensure compliance with established requirements, priorities and strategic directions;
- Identify and proactively manage risks, issues, and change requests;
- Recommend and follow up on appropriate corrective actions;
- Route final deliverables to the appropriate authorities for approval and ensure the smooth running of interventions;
- Prepare communications for the various interlocutors, including media inquiries and communications to senior management;
- Work closely with partners to solve problems, optimize systems and ensure the proper functioning of an architecture that meets business needs;
- Facilitate exchanges between technical teams, suppliers, the main provider and VPTI by acting as a liaison;
- Participate in committees and working groups to gather issues and validate needs;
- Ensure alignment between the expressed needs and the solutions developed;
- Optimize technology deployment processes in partnership with the main provider and the various partners;
- Maintain a relationship of trust with service providers by ensuring regular and proactive communication;
- Rigorously track change requests and technology issues.
- Hold an undergraduate degree (bachelor's degree) in information technology or a field relevant to the responsibilities of the position;
- Hold a PMI PMP and/or PMI-ACP certification;
- Have at least eight (8) years of experience as a complex project manager;
- Have experience in managing Agile or hybrid projects;
- Use the Microsoft 365 suite and Azure DevOps effectively;
- Be able to apply Agile principles and methods, including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and Jira;
- Manage risks, budgets, resources and timelines for complex projects;
- Be able to analyze the value of products and interpret performance indicators (KPIs);
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders and write quality executive reports;
- Be able to leverage Teams, SharePoint, Planner and OneNote collaborative environments;
- Master project management methodologies and tools;
- Interpret and apply legislation and regulations relating to data security in the field of health;
- Carry out strategic mandates at the senior level within large-scale organizations;
- Possess a PMI PMP and/or PMI-ACP certification (important asset);
- Hold a certification in agility (asset);
- Demonstrate senior-level experience in carrying out strategic mandates within a large organization (important asset);
- Master the management of projects carried out using Agile (Scrum, Scrumban, Kanban, DAD or SAFe) or hybrid (Agile and Waterfall) approaches (important asset).
Why choose a career at COFOMO?*
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Wellness program
- 24/7 telemedicine access
- Support for legal, accounting, and mental health needs
- Focus on growth, development, and skills enhancement
- Personalized career plan and tailored guidance
- Hybrid work environment
- Active social club and year-round events
* Only applicable to permanent COFOMO employees.
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Latest technologies and best practices
Leverage your skills, knowledge, and problem-solving abilities on large-scale projects for leading clients.
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A place where you can feel at home. COFOMO is a space where you can grow, learn, create, contribute, and be recognized for your achievements.
Working at COFOMO gives you the opportunity to collaborate today on the technological projects of tomorrow, from green technology to the latest innovations in artificial intelligence and information security.
Our Values
Beyond words, COFOMO’s values guide our actions and shape our policies. Without them, we’d be just another company, and we are anything but that.
At COFOMO :
You are recognized and valued for your skills, expertise, and, most importantly, your potential. That’s how we measure value here.
We hire people based on talent. Period.
Everyone matters, everyone’s voice counts, and everyone is respected.
COFOMO values the differences that enable each of us to make meaningful and unique contributions to our success and shared culture. We foster diversity and inclusion, creating workplaces where new ideas, different experiences, and unique perspectives can be shared, often with people you might not otherwise have the opportunity to collaborate with.
MASCULINE OR FEMININE TERMS ARE USED INTERCHANGEABLY WITHOUT ANY INTENT OF DISCRIMINATION. COFOMO IS AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE THAT PROMOTES DIVERSITY AND APPLIES FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
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