Sr. Project Manager to lead projects from requirements definition through deployment in the aviation industry

Our valued client is looking for a Sr. Project Manager to lead projects from requirements definition through deployment in the aviation industry.

This position can be conducted remotely with (at minimum) periodic visits to Ottawa, ON

Tasks include:

• Assist the IM&T team in delivering services and solutions, own project progress and performance, schedule, reporting milestones and deliverables
• Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, and implementation plans, including risk mitigation.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure that projects adhere to scope, and schedule.
• Drive project status and, when necessary, revise the scope and schedule to ensure that project requirements can be met.
• Establish and maintain relationships with project stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes.
• Lead the project team to ensure maximum performance, by providing purpose, direction, and motivation.
• Establish and maintain processes in partnership with the PMO team to manage the scope during the project lifecycle, set quality and performance standards and assess risks.
• Proactively manage the performance of the IM&T program/projects.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with third-party resources, including vendors and subcontractors.
• Assign and monitor project resources to ensure project efficiency and maximize deliverables.
• Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary, according to project work plan.
• Execute the control processes implemented by the Program Management Office.
• Work closely with the Project Management Office, Work Pack Leads, Architects, Engineers, and project planners to organize, and facilitate the execution and delivery of project milestones.
• Review project deliverables and communicate critical paths to relevant stakeholders, ensuring project adheres to agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Assist with project estimates, reviews, change controls, scope changes and costing.
• Develop and maintain detailed work plans, including schedules, milestones, CDRLs, resource allocation, and essential project documents.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the project life cycle.
• Provide regular status reports to the Project Management Office (PMO).
• Additional duties as assigned

Must have:

• Prior Project Management experience in the IT space
• Eligibility for a Secret clearance with the Government of Canada, as well as Controlled Goods Clearance

Nice to have:

• Prior experience in the aviation industry
• PM certification such as PMP or PRINCE2
• Proficiency in Project Management tools and methods, including Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Prior experience working with ITIL methodology
• Bilingualism (English & French)