Hybrid Senior Project Manager, IT

at Spark Power ⚡

• Job title: Senior Project Manager, IT
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP, PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, GTA, Canada

About the role

• Senior Project Manager leading complex IT initiatives, including ERP migration and strategic projects for Spark Power, a leading electrical services provider.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to develop comprehensive project plans, refining scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines
• Serve as a primary point of contact for project team members and business stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project activities
• Develop detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) and plan resource allocations for both technical and non-technical work streams.
• Oversee and manage changes to scope, timelines, or resources, assessing associated risks and impacts.
• Maintain and update all project management artifacts to ensure accuracy and compliance with governance standards
• Prepare and deliver project status reports, presentations, and supporting documentation as required
• Provide periodic progress updates to leadership, highlighting risks, actions, issues, and key decision points
• Identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement contingency plans proactively
• Coordinate with resource managers to secure allocation approvals, monitor utilization, and adjust resources as needed for optimal performance
• Lead through influence across diverse, multi-functional teams, ensuring adherence to quality assurance standards
• Manage internal and external relationships, facilitating collaboration across all relevant teams and stakeholders
• Manage the project closure activities, including formal acceptance of deliverables, operational handover, and completion of required documentation
• Motivate and engage project teams and stakeholders to achieve project objectives and deliverables
• Provide support and guidance to project team while ensuring efficient allocation and utilization of time
• Schedule and facilitate project team stand-ups to review progress, address blockers, and maintain alignment on priorities
• Monitor and report on project budgets, track costs, and maintain burn-down charts to manage slippage and variances

Requirements

• University degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field; PMP certification an asset
• 8+ years of IT Project Management experience, including 3+ years managing ERP projects (NetSuite, Dynamics 365, Sage, etc.)
• A self-starter possessing a solution driven attitude and a results-oriented mindset
• Ability to manage multiple in-flight projects while maintaining a focus on prioritization and standard of quality
• Proven track record in successful end-to-end ERP and integration implementations
• Expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies; skilled in managing scope, budget, schedule, and stakeholder communications
• Strong knowledge of business process transformation and change management principles
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle
• Proficiency in project management tools/documentation, IT service delivery metrics and data-driven decision-making
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail

Benefits

• Competitive wages and commission, and bonus structure
• Excellent benefits package with flexible options and wellness spending accounts
• RRSP
• Hands-on and supportive leadership team
• Continuous training and skills improvement including Spark U and external training
• Employee referral bonus program
• Corporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail.)
• Tool Allowance
• …much more