Project Manager – Canadian Bank Note Company

Title of the Job: Project Manager

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job Description: As an IT Project Manager in our Identification (ID) Program Management group, you will be responsible for ensuring the on-time, on-budget delivery of in scope ID system (e.g. border management, passport issuing, etc.) solutions for our government customers around the world.What We Can Offer You

• Compensation: We seek long term relationships with our employees and recognize and reward them with a competitive total compensation package that includes:

• An industry leading defined contribution pension plan with company matching contributions (up to 5%) and payment of service fees,
• Best-in-class health, medical and life insurance benefits;
• Access to virtual and telehealth services and apps; and
• Very progressive fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits to support all definitions of family.
• Career: As a knowledge-based organization we will provide you with a wealth of learning opportunities and challenging work that will grow your knowledge, skills and abilities. At CBN, we encourage and empower our employees to chart their own career path, putting you in control of your future.
• Culture: Personal character is the foundation of our culture. CBN’s 7 Core Principles shape and guide our behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. Equity, diversity and inclusivity are important to us as an organization, and we are committed to fostering and developing a work environment where every employee is treated with dignity and respect.

What You Will Do

• Project Initiation

• Defining Scope: Work with stakeholders to define the project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Resource Allocation: Determine the resources (time, money, personnel) needed for the project and allocate them accordingly.
• Timeline Creation: Develop a detailed project timeline, including milestones and deadlines.
• Original Budget Creation: Set-up the original budget for the project for each labour and expense category.
• Budget Management

• Cost Forecasting: Forecast the costs for each labour and expense category as the project unfolds.
• Budget Tracking: Monitor the project’s financial performance, ensuring that spending stays within the approved budget.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial reports to keep stakeholders informed about the project’s budget status.
• Schedule Management

• Baseline Schedule Creation: Create the Baseline schedule for the project aligned with the initial budget
• Schedule Tracking: Maintain and update the schedule by updating the actual and planned start and end dates of each activity, with a focus to ensure timely delivery
• Milestone reporting: Report schedule progress, based on milestones relative to the baseline.
• Stakeholder Communication

• Regular Updates: Provide regular updates to stakeholders through meetings, emails, and reports.
• Feedback Incorporation: Gather feedback from stakeholders and incorporate it into the project plan as needed.
• Conflict Resolution: Address any conflicts or issues that arise among stakeholders to keep the project on track.
• Risk Management

• Risk Identification: Identify potential risks that could impact the project’s success.
• Risk Mitigation: Develop strategies to mitigate identified risks, such as contingency plans.
• Risk Monitoring: Continuously monitor risks throughout the project and adjust plans as necessary.
• Team Coordination

• Task Delegation: Assign tasks to team members based on their skills and expertise.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor the performance of team members to ensure tasks are completed on time and to the required standard.
• Team Support: Provide support and guidance to team members, helping to resolve any issues that arise.
• Progress Reporting

• Data Collection: Collect data on project performance, such as task completion rates and quality metrics.
• Analysis: Analyze the data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on project progress and present them to stakeholders.
• Various other duties and responsibilities.

QualificationsKnowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology (or similar) or an equivalent combination of education and years of relevant work experience
• Relevant certifications will be considered assets (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), Certified Scrum Master, ITIL, etc.)
• Comprehensive knowledge of IT systems (architecture, infrastructure, technologies, methodologies, etc.)
• 7+ years of experience managing complex IT projects
• Proficiency with MS O365, MS Project

Soft Skills and Characteristics

• Organization and time management skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication (oral/written) skills
• Leadership skills
• Adaptability

Mandatory Requirements

• Fluency in English
• Fluency in French and/or Spanish is an asset, but not required
• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally approx. 5-12 weeks/year

Security Clearance Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) personal security clearance.

About UsCBN designs and develops industry leading solutions for the following domains: Border Security, Civil Identity, Driver Identification and Vehicle Information, Currency and Excise Control, and Lottery and Charitable Gaming. To learn more, visit .As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited is committed to achieving a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We encourage applications from women, visible minorities, people with disabilities and Aboriginal people. Canadian Bank Note Company Limited is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require.

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