Job Description

Our Technology team wakes up every day with one goal in mind - connecting Canadians to the people and things that matter most. Together, we are proud to support 30 million Canadians each month through managing a robust portfolio that champions leading-edge technology. We drive large-scale, complex, and high-visibility technology projects and programs that shape the future of technology in Canada and expand connectivity from coast to coast. If you are interested in being a part of this, consider applying for the following opportunity:
Rogers is seeking a Sr. Project Manager with experience in managing the implementation of a wide range of Technology projects utilizing waterfall or agile methodologies. These could include application development projects involving integration with multiple corporate systems and/or next generation Wireless, Wireline & IT projects executed to support strategic Business and Capital Build Programs. You will play a key role in managing the entire project life cycle taking projects/programs from inception to final implementation and closure. You will be accountable for delivering Technology projects/programs within scope, on schedule, on budget, at the expected quality, and in alignment with the Technology PMO\xe2\x80\x99s methodologies and guidelines.
What you will be doing...

• Manage the successful execution of medium-large projects, med-high complexity, cross functional projects simultaneously on-time, within scope and on budget (up to $5M), in a fluid fast-paced environment
• Direct the Planning, Execution and Closure of Technology projects dealing with the introduction of new services/products, lifecycle changes of existing services, new platforms, capacity augmentations, software & hardware upgrades, optimization and redundancy enhancements
• Based on the project requirements, identify & govern overall scope, deliverables and interdependencies to deliver on the project objectives and in-service targets
• Expertly manage project cost estimating, budgeting and control activities to meet budgetary objectives
• Managing Channel readiness to ensure a great customer experience and timely products and services launch
• Build strong collaborative relationships with project Sponsors, Business, IT and Network stakeholders, to successfully deliver project milestones
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation including Project Charter, Project Plan, Issue and Action Log, Risk Management Plan and Status reports to the sponsor, project team and senior management as required
• Proactive vendor management to deliver based on contracted goods and/or services, to meet project requirements and timelines
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress of all tasks, spend, dependencies and deliverables in compliance with Rogers Technology/Engineering specifications and Statements of Work
• Set and manage project expectations while maintaining accountabilities with Demand Management, Development, Quality Assurance teams and others, to ensure deliverables are met
• Schedule regular Project status review meetings and Steering committee meetings with the sponsor, management and required project stakeholders
• Manage and oversee Release activities to successfully deploy application changes into production with quality
• Work creatively, collaboratively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and delivery excellence.

What you have...

• Post-Secondary degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering or related technical discipline is an asset
• Minimum 5-7 years of project management experience, or the equivalent in a related discipline
• Work experience in delivering projects through waterfall, agile, or hybrid methodology phases including initiating, planning, execution, monitoring, & controlling and closing all technical, finanicial and administrative functions of the project lifecycle
• Work experience in Telecommunications and I.T. are strong assets
• PMP certification is preferred
• ITIL/ITSM certification is an asset
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) is an asset
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office suite, Oracle, SharePoint, BI tools and highly proficient in MS Project & JIRA
• Intermediate to advanced project financial forecasting and cost management
• Strategic thinker who can make decisions and plan, develop and implement innovative solutions
• Must possess strong negotiation, influencing, stakeholder management, communication and Business writing skills
• Ability to effectively communicate project scope, cost, schedule to senior and C-level leadership team
• A highly motivated individual with strong leadership, organizational, analytical, troubleshooting and conflict resolution skills

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: Barlow 2400 32 Ave NE (7789), Calgary, AB
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Posting Category/Function: Technology & Information Technology
Requisition ID: 297795

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Posting Notes: Digital & Technology