Project Manager (IT)

The Project Manager (IT) plans, executes, and oversees technology-related projects that involve the design, implementation, and maintenance of Financial, Maintenance and HR IT Systems. Responsibilities span from initial project/ enhancements planning through to final deployment and subsequent transitioning to ongoing production support.

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  Develop project objectives including schedules, clearly defined scope, resources, and physical assets required to meet project requirements. Develop timelines and expectations for all elements of a project.

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  Manage cross-functional project teams and stakeholders across the organization and different time zones. Anticipate and proactively manage change throughout the project cycle.

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  Lead the development of various project plans, ensuring alignment of activities and priorities. Provide project status updates and key deliverables.

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  Identify and manage risks, determine appropriate courses of action on complex issues while exercising judgment on moderately complex decisions that fall outside standard procedures, practices, and policies.

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  Maintain ownership of project progress, scope, and budget, and follow proper change management processes to proactively address any deviations from established baseline.

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  Organize all IT demand falling into the management area by helping the team sequence their tasks and stay accountable for their respective deliverables for projects, fast-pace enhancements and problems (recurring incidents).

• →Ensure Canadian IT projects are planned and delivered following PMI best practices as well as DP World Project Management guidelines.

• A degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, business administration, finance or a related area of study, combined with at least 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in capital intensive industries.

• IT technical knowledge with a focus on ERP Systems and Maintenance Management Systems (e.g. Oracle Fusion and Maximo)

• Proven experience in at least three of the following business functions: maintenance, procurement, financial and HR processes.

• Experience in project environments that utilize Waterfall and Agile project management frameworks.

• Experience in business process design and facilitation of group meetings.

• Disciplined and open to new challenges.

• Analytical capabilities, and customer oriented.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Organizational skills and the ability to manage projects/workload in an efficient manner.

• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures with minimal supervision.

• Problem-solving capabilities, critical thinking and solutions oriented.

• Strong leadership with pro-active approach and attention to detail. 

• Fluent in English.

• Previous Canadian work experience or experience working directly with Canadian industries.

DP World (Canada) Inc. fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging across our organization. We are a proud equal opportunity employer with a commitment to creating a respectful, inclusive, and barrier free workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We welcome applicants to advise us on your preferred pronouns in your application.

All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire and promote, are based on applicants’ qualifications, merits, competence, and performance without regard to any characteristic related to diversity.