Project Manager – IT Infrastructure Refresh Program

• Location: New Westminster, British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #14617

MatchBox is seeking a Project Manager – IT Infrastructure for a 12 month contract for our New Westminster based public sector client. 

Project Manager – IT Infrastructure (12-Month Contract)
Deliverables
The successful candidate will be responsible for standard project and program management deliverables and supporting documentation, based on our PMO's standard delivery methodology. These include, but are not limited to:

1. Business Cases for assigned programs and projects, including the implementation phase work plan, budget, work breakdown structure (MS Project), project schedule, risk analysis, work package sequencing, and a high-level business case memo
2. Project Initiation artifacts — Project Charter, Feasibility Study Definition Document, Project Configurator, and Organizational Change Management documents
3. A comprehensive, integrated project management plan consistent with PMI practices, including detailed Communication and Risk Management Plans
4. Monthly Project Status Reports, filed in the organization's portfolio reporting system
5. Technical and Steering Committee meeting documentation (presentations, review materials, minutes, supporting documentation, technical memos, etc.)
6. Cash Flow Forecasts / Budget Updates
7. Project RAID log (Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions register)
8. Deliverables from assigned projects
9. Project Change Requests, as required
10. Project Closeout Reports

Knowledge & Experience

• 5+ years of proven IT infrastructure experience
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration or Computer Science
• 8+ years of full-cycle technology project management experience, ideally including IT infrastructure projects spanning conceptual design, requirements gathering, system design, build, test, training, and cutover
• Experience managing projects with budgets over $2M and teams of more than 10 people
• Experience as a Project Manager in similar organizations in Canada is an asset
• Strong stakeholder management experience, with a proven ability to bring people together
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), including experience presenting to senior management and executives
• A demonstrated sense of urgency and drive to get the job done
• Solid experience managing risk, change, issues, time, scope, resources, budget, and quality
• Experience managing complex contracts
• PMP designation is an asset but not mandatory; training and experience in best-practice project management techniques is expected
• Proven experience facilitating and managing consultation processes across diverse stakeholder groups
• Ability to understand broader program goals and translate them into supporting project strategies and objectives
• Ability to manage and coordinate activities and resources across interrelated program projects
• Experience developing and implementing technology projects and process improvement initiatives
• Experience gathering and analyzing functional and technical requirements from business stakeholders
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams of technical and business resources
• Experience with or understanding of Organizational Change Management (OCM)
• Proficiency with standard MS Office tools, including Microsoft Project and SharePoint

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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