LeverageTek is actively seeking a Senior Project Coordinator for a 1-year salaried term position with Ottawa/Toronto-based customer. Work Location The successful candidate will be required to work as much as 2-days a week onsite at the clients downtown Toronto office location. Security Requirement Eligibility for a Government of Canada Enhanced Reliability or Secret Clearance is preferred. Key Tasks Provide support to Project Manager(s) on multiple projects through the execution of all stages of the project lifecycle following the organizations project management methodology. Support the Project Manager(s) in managing projects to allotted timelines, resource requirements, budgets, quality, and benefit expectations. Support the maintenance of task timelines/completion and resource assignment/allocation in project plans. Support the documentation and maintenance of project risks, issues, actions and decisions as directed by the Project Manager(s) and/or project team. Manage small projects independently and as required to allotted timelines, resource requirements, budget, quality, and benefit expectations. Ensure documentation is maintained throughout the length of the project. Prepare necessary presentation materials for meetings. Chair and facilitate meetings where applicable and distribute minutes to all project team members. Develop effective working relationships with all staff members and working to identify and resolve any issues as they arise. Develop and assist with executing effective project status updates. Assist in the financial management of projects (and their adherence to project budget) under the direction of the Project Manager. Ensure consistency with the approved, scalable project management methodology. Provide administrative support as required (such as documenting meeting minutes, booking project-related meetings). Key Qualifications Minimum 5 years experience in IT/Technology project coordination and administration including having ownership and responsibility for leading projects in support of Senior Project Mangers/Program Managers. Strong background and experience supporting and leading projects related to large technology deployments including Development, UAT, System Integration Testing, Release and Production etc. Experience working within a Project Management Office (PMO) with responsibility in delivering and supporting large technology deployment and new systems. Assets Strong experience with Project Management software tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project and MS Project Server. Post-secondary education in Business, Commerce, Information Technology, or a related field Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prince 2 designation are considered assets Experience working on business, compliance, security, and/or technical transformation initiatives is considered an asset About LeverageTek Staffing Solutions Founded in 2003, LeverageTek provides end-to-end, cross-functional staffing solutions throughout North America. We are a trusted partner to leading private and public sector organizations and experts in talent solutions that create optimal business outcomes. Dont let our name fool you. Our roots are in technology, but we are also a proven leader in accounting and finance, sales and marketing, human resources, supply chain, and legal talent acquisition. We offer contract and permanent staffing, executive search, talent mapping, management consultancy, and contractor payroll management. LeverageTek is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our customers, the candidates we represent, and the diverse communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other. LeverageTek is committed to employment equity and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, and marital status. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request
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Senior Project Coordinator