14 Aug
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Socket.dev
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Toronto
14 Aug
Socket.dev
Toronto
Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.
I⁢ ONLY: Metrolinx's Innovation and Information Technology group supports female team members via "Go Tech Women" an affinity group for women in Information Technology, led by our Chief Information Officer.
If you enjoy technology and innovation, value diversity, appreciate work/balance and are looking for an chance to make a better world via public service, Metrolinx would like to hear from you!
I⁢ leads the delivery of key strategic solutions to support the strategic and operational business needs of the Operations and Safety Divisions. This role is a key contributor to supporting bus operations and safety division priorities through the implementation of foundational and strategic projects that improve operational efficiency and address evolving Metrolinx transit customer needs.
What will I be doing?
- Provides end to end project management services for I⁢ projects and programs including responsibility for schedule management, financial accountability, project deliverables and communications. Inherent in the delivery of project management services is an understanding of the technical solutions that enable the business benefit. Specifically:
- Leads activities, resources, stakeholder and vendor relationships related to project scope, risk and issue management, and quality assurance to ensure projects deliver expected outcomes
- Delivers accurate forecasts and budgets by ensuring that all project cost and scheduled activities are identified, continuously monitored, and clarifications/changes managed properly to maintain adherence to schedule and budget
- Leads project issue and risk management, including recommendations for resolution and associated implications
- Leverages a comprehensive understanding of how the technical solution enables the business need to effectively and proactively steward workpackage delivery and assess workstream interdependencies
- Effectively communicates the appropriate level of project detail to a senior management and executive audience and confidently addresses questions regarding status and projected project outcomes
- Effectively operates in a matrix reporting relationship to lead a diverse resource team to deliver to schedule and budget
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
- Degree in Computer Science or Business or equivalent
- Demonstrated years Project Management preferably in the technology environments, Transit industry or the Public sector
- Demonstrated experience with large complex transformational projects including implementation of both infrastructure/hardware and software solutions
- Knowledge of program management, planning, budgeting, prioritization, risk and change management principles, methods, and techniques to manage the development, deployment, and implementation of large and mediu scale transit initiatives.
- Effective written, oral, presentation and interpersonal skills to articulate and present advice, options and recommendations to senior management and business clients on projects and technology solutions.
Accommodation:
Metrolinx is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact us at: or email
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
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📌 Senior I&IT Project Manager (Toronto)
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