Project Manager

York University offers a world-class, modern, interdisciplinary academic experience in Toronto, Canada's most multicultural city. As Canada's third largest university, York is at the centre of innovation with a thriving community of almost 70,000 faculty, staff and students who challenge the ordinary and deliver the unexpected.

University Information Technology is York's central information technology services organization, created on July 1st through the merger of Computing and Network Services (CNS) and Finance and Administration Information Technology Services (ITS).

UIT exists to provide a wide range of information technology services to York's faculty, staff and students in support of the University's academic, research and administrative goals.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A LIMITED TERM CONTRACT (APRIL 1, 2013 TO APRIL 30, 2014).

PURPOSE:       Reporting to the Director Client  Solutions and Services, the Project Manager (PM) provides guidance and coordination to large, multi-faceted projects. The PM is expected to provide professional project management and analytical expertise in support of all phases of a project, including oversight, coordination, implementation, execution, control and successful completion consistent with the organizational and business goals of the University.

EDUCATION:       Relevant University degree eg, Business, Computer Science, Engineering Formal project management training. PMP designation (or similar accreditation) is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:       Minimum 5 years related experience       with a broad working knowledge of information technologies that provides a credible framework for the preparation and monitoring of IT related projects. Proven ability to oversee the overall development and implementation of large scale IT projects, including leading project teams both in a physical and virtual team environment. Sufficient knowledge in project management methodology, eg, PMBOK, systems development life cycle frameworks and quality assurance, eg, systems and user acceptance testing techniques. Knowledge and understanding of ERP, CRM, E-business, open source and custom applications.

SKILLS:       Proven IT project management skills  including: research; planning and organizational skills; budget preparation. Ability to work under pressure of high volume and  expectation, while meeting multiple deadlines for multiple projects; strong service orientation coupled with an ability to recognize and assess the operational significance of a problem, control/mitigate the risk and set priorities accordingly. Exceptional analytical, evaluative and technical problem solving skills; excellent research, presentation and report writing skills. Strong ability and willingness to work  effectively as a team leader and team member; must be able to collaborate and cooperate with team members, project sponsors, other stakeholders.Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, tact and diplomacy; effective motivational and diplomatic skills appropriate to large and  complex organizations. Ability to effectively navigate a professional and political climate; ability to maintain high level of confidentiality. Strong interpersonal skills; dealing calmly and effectively with people. Excellent oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with  a wide range of contacts and to write effective documents, proposals, and  reports.
Advanced computer skills in MS Project, Word and Excel and PM software  application tools, eg Roadmap, Copper, etc. Ability and willingness to learn new systems, technologies and project management methods and tools.      

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN YORK UNIVERSITY. ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. YORK UNIVERSITY IS COMMITTED TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES.