Senior Project Manager

Job description:

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager in our Media Division. He or she will be responsible for leading multiple high priority, complex, long-term projects and programs. You will provide the necessary project leadership to plan, manage, implement, and deliver technical solutions to successfully meet the requirements of the client. You will lead, plan, manage and deliver all assigned projects through all specific phases in alignment with business strategies. This individual will provide leadership, while partnering with stakeholders.

This will be a full-time permanent role.

Job Description

Duties would include but are not limited to:

Primary Responsibilities

• Accountable for successful delivery of assigned projects to deliver results and benefits
• Complete involvement in the project cycle from kick off to delivery
• Manages assigned projects, ensuring effective cross-divisional teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality, health and safety and organizational performance and continuous learning.
• Provide the necessary project leadership to plan, manage, implement, and deliver complex technical solutions to successfully meet the requirements of the various lines of business to deliver and build a positive, supportive and open culture
• Engage appropriate stakeholders to identify and manage required outcomes of projects for the business
• Establish effective project oversight and engage the correct levels to support the direction for the project
• Develop project scope, define deliverables, build consensus and manage stakeholder expectations and plan, implement and deliver business/system solutions within a complex and evolving team environment
• Monitor project budgets on a regular basis
• Manage multiple projects of high complexity, concurrently
• Identify, evaluate, and document risks, issues, constraints and dependencies with projects
• Document current state and future process workflows ensuring business participation and sign off
• Implement effective change request process
• Provide on-going communication to key stakeholders, including the Project Sponsor and Business Project Owner
• Provide timely and accurate reporting on project-related milestones and measurements, deliverables, risks and in accordance with guidelines
• Establish and maintain a relationship with internal partners
• Lead implementation planning

Skills, Education and Experience

• Degree in computer science, business administration or a related discipline an asset
• PMP (Project management Professional) is an asset
• 7 years of project management experience
• Experience with business requirements gathering, project planning, project implementation and evaluation of projects
• Experience with IT hardware ex. POS upgrades, firewalls/switch upgrades across networks is an asset
• Experience managing technology deployments, digital signage installations, IT rollouts, or network infrastructure projects is an asset
• Adaptable problem solver with solid leadership skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial
• Demonstrated project management expertise through planning and managing projects of increasing size and complexity
• Successful implementation of projects from project initiation, through to planning, implementation and evaluation
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in cross-functional teams and to demonstrate a strong customer service orientation
• Successful track record of successful conflict management experiences
• Experience with mitigation of project risks and issues
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio
• Must possess a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License, and have access to a vehicle for use on corporate business (mileage compensated)
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
• Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and construction best practices is an asset
• Please note that ICON Digital requires a mandatory Criminal Background check prior to employment

Extra Duties

• Provide vacation coverage for the department as needed
• Other duties as assigned

ABOUT ICON

ICON was established in 1995 and is a full-service design and signage agency and Canada’s leader in visual communications. ICON is based in Markham, Ontario and features 120,000 square foot state-of-the-art production facility with additional offices in New York, and Montreal. We have two unique divisions - ICON Visual specializes in wide format static graphics & signage and ICON Media specializes in digital signage solutions. We provide a unique one-stop agency for clients in retail, out-of-home advertising, digital, corporate / event marketing, hospitality, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. Our corporate mantra is ‘ALL THINGS VISUAL’ since we offer the best of print and digital to meet the needs of today’s increasingly omnichannel driven marketplace.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. ICON is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

ICON is a supporter of AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act). Accommodation will be provided to all applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Please include a summary of the accommodation required in your application email.