Intermediate Project Manager to join the centralized Data office and support data engineering initiatives for a national retail client- 29152

Our national retail client is looking for an Intermediate Project Manager to join the centralized Data office and support data engineering initiatives across the organization - 29152

Location : Mississauga - currently on site 2 days a week (Tues+Thurs) - this may change to 3-4 days in office in the fall

Duration 5 months to start

Work hours: 37.5 hours a week

Job ID:WECJP00029152

Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Management: Develop, define, and execute project plans, including scope, schedule, resources, quality, costs, and deliverables. Ensure the project aligns with business goals and meets specifications and standards. Develop and maintain a roadmap for the project. Maintain an agile backlog, define requirements, and build stories.
• Team Leadership and Coordination: Lead, motivate, and manage project teams, fostering a collaborative work environment. Ensure clear communication and coordination among project stakeholders, including development teams, QA analysts, data scientists, and business units. Lead regular status and delivery meetings composed of technical and non-technical team members. Collaborate and solution with other project managers within other teams the best ways of working.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders. Drive relevant stakeholder meetings and regularly communicate project status, risks, and changes to all relevant parties, ensuring expectations are aligned and informed decisions are made.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle. Develop risk mitigation and contingency plans to ensure project continuity and success.
• Resource Management: Allocate and manage resources effectively to ensure project deliverables are met within timelines and budget constraints. Monitor project progress and adjust resources as needed.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve project management processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Encourage innovation and the adoption of new technologies where applicable.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, reports, and presentations. Ensure stakeholders have access to current, accurate project information.

Must Haves:

• 6+ years exp as a technical project manager
• Background in data analysis, data engineering or data science
• Understanding of cloud environments (GCP preferred)
• Jira and agile