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Senior IT Project Manager - 16836 (Closed)

OUR CLIENT, AN INDUSTRY-LEADING RETAIL COMPANY, IS SEEKING A SENIOR IT PROJECT MANAGER TO JOIN THEIR TEAM. If you have worked in the retail sector and played a key role in the opening of new retail stores globally, we’ve got the job for you!

Senior IT Project Manager

About the Opportunity

• Plan, direct, coordinate, implement, and execute all activities of assigned projects
• Ensure project objectives are accomplished within approved time frame, scope and budget
• Manage multiple IT projects simultaneously
• Work with leaders and stakeholders to identify gaps and areas of process improvement
• Manage resources across multiple international time zones
• Act as a project manager, planning, executing, controlling and closing team projects
• Use project management knowledge to adhere to set standards with respect to project scope, time, costs and quality; makes recommendations for improvements to project team
• Ability to effectively drive results in a fast moving, dynamic environment
• Strong focus on Project Management governance, process and best practices
• Prepare project estimates and schedules of project activities as required

About you

• Expert level experience working with retail clients on the roll out of new retail store locations on a global scale
• Managed multiple (4+) major projects simultaneously in a dynamic and fast moving environment
• Expert understanding of retail technologies such as but not limited to POS MS Dynamics Retail, Salesforce, HP Hardware, Dell Platform Networking, wired/wireless technologies, connectivity, high availability environments, BI, End-To-End Infrastructure, etc.
• Vendor and carrier management experience
• Strong balance between rigor and fluidity
• Must have 8 to 10 years of experience as a Technology Project Manager
• Proven leadership skills and business acumen
• Works well in a team environment with sound negotiation and people skills
• Ability to co-coordinate diverse projects simultaneously by using effective planning, organization and management skills
• Ability to manage expectations regarding business requirements and results and ensuring quality
• You must have superior written and verbal communication skills
• You must have strong requirements gathering skills with the ability to turn user requirements into technical documents
• Understand the importance of brand recognition
• Experience working with fast growing companies that have constant scope changes and accelerated business models 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Must have a PMP or related certification
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• You must be able to travel within Canada and internationally if/when required

How to Apply
Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #16836.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

About Lannick

Lannick is the premier professional recruitment and staffing firm in the Greater Toronto Area. Founded in 1985, Lannick provides best-in-class finance, accounting and technology professionals at all roles and levels through its three divisions: Lannick Finance & Accounting, Pro Count Staffing and Lannick Technology. Lannick places more than 1,000 candidates annually and is a preferred vendor for Canada’s most successful organizations. Learn more at www.lannick.com.

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