Senior Project Manager; IT Infrastructure

Position: Senior Project Manager (IT Infrastructure)
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager (IT Infrastructure) to lead and enable the successful execution of IT data center infrastructure/MPLS related projects. We require a highly motivated individual who thrives in an exciting and constantly changing environment, can lead change through cross-functional teams and has the creative and innovative mindset required to get it done.
Responsibilities
Defines the scope of projects in collaboration with project sponsor(s) and subject matter experts
Creates a detailed work plan, identifying and sequencing activities needed to successfully complete the project
Executes projects according to project plan
Manages project financials and ensures accurate invoicing and budget documentation
Provides leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams and liaise with various internal and external teams.
Ensures that roles and responsibilities (internal and external) are clarified and understood.
Facilitate, debate and guide decisions on appropriate solutions
Identify opportunities and drive process improvements, standardization and enablers to gain efficiencies
Provide relevant and high-quality communication to stakeholders, executives and team members
Ensures that projects are appropriately resourced and delivered in full and to agreed timescales.
Manages project financials and ensures accurate invoicing and budget documentation
Complies with project governance, communications and change control standards, storing related documentation in shared team repositories.
Delivers timely project status reporting.
Carries out lessons learnt for each project to demonstrate continuous improvements and drive business change.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in Project Management
Ability to translate and communicate complex issues and their resolution to stakeholders and senior management and be a thought leader

Experience with management of projects related to Data Center infrastructure (servers,switches, routers, LAN, firewalls), Cloud Computing, Networking
Understand high-level technical architecture
Ability to liaise with technical and non-technical staff
Be organized, highly effective at problem solving and have outstanding influencing and negotiation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Visio
PMP Designation
This is a minimum 12 month contract with likely extension located in downtown Toronto (work from home until deemed safe)

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