IT Project Manager (Visa Sponsorship Available)

About the Company

CGI Inc. is among the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world, committed to helping clients achieve their business goals through a wide range of services including consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing. With a global presence and a strong commitment to local communities, CGI empowers professionals to make a meaningful impact and drive innovation.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Project Manager to join our dynamic team in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This role is crucial for delivering complex IT projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within established procedures. We welcome international candidates and are pleased to offer visa sponsorship for qualified individuals who demonstrate exceptional talent and a commitment to long-term career growth with CGI.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of IT projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans, schedules, and associated communications documents.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
• Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.
• Proven experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate project teams.
• Experience in risk management and change management.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification.
• Experience working in a global or multicultural team environment.
• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with CRM, ERP, or other enterprise-level software implementations.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Dedicated budget for professional development and training (certifications, courses).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance for eligible international candidates.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Modern office environment with collaborative workspaces.
• Wellness programs and resources.

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