It Manager Project Manager Jobs in Millbrook, ON

Job Description Title: IT Project Manager Resume Due Date: Friday, November 7th, 2025 (5:00PM EST) Number of Vacancies: 1 Level: MP6 Duration: 12 Months Hours of work: 35 Location: CHQ (Hybrid - 2 days a week) Job Overview Lead all phases of the project life cycle-including Initiation, Planning, Definition, Execution, and Closeout-ensuring all project activities comply with OPG's governance, requirements, and standards. Oversee the implementation of systems ranging from single stand-alone applications to large, complex solutions with extensive integrations, often involving comprehensive organizational change management. Manage delivery across all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements definition, solution architecture and design, software development, system integration, testing, and quality assurance.

Direct projects utilizing rapid development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and Iterative approaches to enhance delivery efficiency and adaptability. Collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including IT teams, business units, external vendors, and senior management, to ensure project alignment and successful outcomes. Develop and maintain strong relationships between business units and the CIO's office by engaging with senior business management and staying informed of evolving business developments, priorities, strategies, and needs.

Analyze technology and business risks, identify root causes and implications, and develop creative, actionable solutions to address project challenges. Lead the preparation and presentation of comprehensive business cases to secure funding approval through various project gates. Champion continuous improvement by applying knowledge of project management best practices, emerging trends in IT technologies and services, and systems management disciplines to add value to the organization.

Manage project budgets, ensuring effective allocation and utilization of resources, monitoring expenditures, and reporting variances to the Senior Manager. Oversee resource planning and allocation, ensuring project tasks are matched with the appropriate skills and talent. Facilitate regular project and stakeholder meetings, providing transparent updates on project progress, risks, and issues, and preparing detailed, accurate status reports for the Senior Manager.

Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence within project teams. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification (an asset) Agile certification such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or PMI-ACP (an asset) Lean Six Sigma certification (an asset) Minimum of 5 years' experience in IT project management, with a demonstrated ability to lead complex projects from initiation to successful completion Proven experience working with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, product owners, vendors, and key stakeholders In-depth understanding of the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and various project delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Iterative, etc.) Strong track record of successfully managing complex IT projects, such as software development, application deployment, infrastructure upgrades, cloud computing, data migration, system migration, and security initiatives Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical and business concepts clearly to diverse audiences Demonstrated expertise in managing and balancing competing priorities related to project scope, schedule, cost, and quality Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying issues and providing effective guidance and solutions Proven team player with strong interpersonal skills, adept at building and managing relationships across internal and external groups to facilitate project objectives and ensure stakeholder satisfaction Strong leadership, organizational, and planning skills, with the ability to motivate teams, coordinate resources, and drive project delivery in a dynamic environment Experience in risk management, change management, and process improvement initiatives Proficient in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Microsoft DevOps, or equivalent)