Sr. Project Manager- Canada

External Consulting experience is a must have.Responsibilities:
Manages the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple and large complex projects with multiple work streams (Federal)
Ability to create in depth WBS with interdependencies and a defined critical path
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple moving parts in a fast-paced environment
Ability to quickly learn the Empower platform and accurately track project financials
Excellent customer service mindset with strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Develop and execute an efficient internal and external communication strategy for ensuring communication with all levels of management within the team
Monitor and report on project progress to stakeholders
Build and strengthen relationships with the customer and stakeholders (internal and external)
Responsible for creation and maintenance of resource plans ensuring effective resource allocation and distribution across portfolio of projects
Utilize project management tools and techniques to improve execution and drive efficiencies.
Implements engagement review and quality assurance procedures in accordance with our methodology
Ensure profitable and successful execution of all assigned engagements as measured by regional goals and customer feedback
Proactively manage changes in project scope
Effectively create and execute risk management plans
Manage and analyze profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization across projects
Understand and manage key project financial components to ensure projects are delivered within budget
Responsible for quality and timely execution of deliverables across projects
Requirements:
4+ years of experience as a Technical Project Manager
Experience in a Professional Services or Managed Services environment is required (***critical: must have led external customer facing projects not internal operational projects)
Must have experience supporting Global Financial customers
Networking, Storage, Virtualization, Cloud, Security or Collaboration (Unified Communications) Project Management experience required
Knowledge of both the theoretical and practical aspects of project management
PMP and/or CAPM certification is desired
Understanding of financial processes;
ability to understand, analyze and create financial reports preferably in Clarity
Extensive experience with people management, strategic planning, and change management
Proven experience with risk management;
demonstrated ability tocommunicate appropriately to leadership
Understanding of and the ability to utilize the process of stakeholder analysis
Ability to work independently and aggressively track to project timelines
Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail
Ability to communicate well with customers and co-workers
Experience in effectively influencing and leading personnel and the ability to write business reports in a well-organized manner
Strong team building skills
Excellent problem solving, and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)
Proficiency with project management software
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