M3C is looking for a Lead IT Project Manager (ID607) for a mandate of 24 months in the Toronto area. The Lead Project Manager is a client facing role responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of the entire SAP to JDE conversion project in 3 sites.

The responsibilities of the Lead Project Manager are :

• Leading a team that will work in a matrix environment to develop and implement the project deliverables with a target on quality, productivity and consistency;
  
• Providing leadership and managing stakeholders at all levels focused on the Key Criteria of Success;
  
• Building a detailed project plan;
  
• Managing all the resources for the project and communicating them a clear vision for the project objectives;
  
• Establishing the project scope and ensuring communication and understanding by all stakeholders;
  
• Working with the stakeholders and the project team to define efficient and effective business processes and determine business, functional and non-functional system requirements;
  
• Actively manage project risks and issues with the project team and the stakeholders to ensure deliverables are created on time and within the budget;
  
• Managing the day-to-day delivery of the project and organize required meetings to track progress, risks, issues and changes;
  
• Scheduling and executing Gate meetings to approve work continuation;
  
• Ensuring appropriate governance is in place to meet project objectives;
  
• Managing the budget and financial tracking of the project;
  
• Managing a team of PM's in a project matrix mode where all of the above PM deliverables are accounted for.
  

RequirementsThe requirements are:

• 10 + years experience in project management (with a minimum of 3 to 4 ERP full cycle implementations and upgrades/conversions);
  
• Advanced project management skills (developing project objectives and charter, determining resource allocation, tracking progress, etc.);
  
• Strong ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously, and projects;
  
• Strong knowledge of IT program financials and accounting;
  
• Ability to operate in complex, fast-paced project environment with interdependencies spanning multiple work-streams, teams, business divisions, geographies and time zones;
  
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Project Online;
  
• PMP designation or formal Project Management Training or MBA certification;
  
• ASSET : Experience as a functional JDE consultant (logistics, manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, sales, finance);
  
• ASSET : Experience working with an offshore delivery model;
  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in ENGLISH.