CLDRSRC10312 - Project Manager/Leader - audio-visual and videoconferencing Technology - Toronto -Onsite - Contract

Must Haves: At least 5 years of audio-visual and videoconferencing technology experience At least 5 years of project management experience Knowledge of best practices for audio-visual, communications and IT deployment Previous OPS / Justice Sector experience would be an asset SCOPE: Plan and lead project(s) as part of large multi-ministry/multi-year initiatives involving complex network architecture, advanced and innovative telecommunications/video/Video over I/P (VoIP), and audio/visual systems Manage client relationships/networks as well as partnerships with business areas Manage project teams and provide guidance on the use of audio visual and information technology in client business planning and business improvement initiatives Develop project charters and master project plans, guide the definition of goals, deliverables and scope working with internal clients and stakeholders, I&IT specialists, business planners to ensure clarity, accuracy and acceptance Identify and assess risks, and recommend mitigation measures for approval Provide leadership to project teams, external service providers and contractors Identify impact of change, escalate to project sponsor for decision, revise work plans, schedule, and project budget to implement approved changes Provide specialized advice and expertise to client groups and for the development of business cases and Treasury Board / Management Board of Cabinet submissions. Coordinate I&IT procurement to acquire and negotiate goods and services and administer contractual agreements. Experience and Skill Set Requirements Project Charter Project Kick-Off Establishment of procurement planning (including software, hardware, IP circuit and bandwidth) Establishment of risk assessment Establishment of communication plan Development of work breakdown schedule Development of business/user adoption plan (including Training, User Manual, GUI, etc) Validated Facility Scope of Work Development of mobilization plan and requirements Develop test plan (based on use cases) Validation of the facilities/construction work completion Procure, receive and validate equipment GUI design, review and approval Ensure finalization of functional design drawings Ensure on-site system installation Quality assurance testing System and Functionality Testing Client handover (Commissioning), client sign off Ensure vendor delivery of as-built and close-out package (SAF, inventory, photos, programs, manuals, as-built shop drawings) Conduct lessons-learned sessions Delivery of internal close-out package (financial report, site profile, journals) Participate in service review meetings Project planning and management experience related to all phases of concurrent audio visual and I&IT projects, including medium to large scale, technically complex projects across a range of enterprise technologies Change management principles to facilitate business process change and manage the human factors associated with change Leadership skills to guide the work of project staff and teams You can develop project plans and manage resources to ensure efficient progress You have a proven track record delivering system development and/or implementation projects on time and on budget You can proactively and strategically manage the human factors associated with change You have change management principles and techniques to facilitate business process change You possess team building and leadership skills in order to engage the project team and ensure collaboration and focus on achieving project deliverables You have demonstrated interpersonal and consultation skills to communicate project deliverables and build strong project teams and client relationships You have demonstrated written and verbal communication skills to resolve problems and design/deliver presentations, proposals and business cases You can determine client requirements, make presentations, prepare proposals, business cases and tenders and write procedures, resolve conflicts, de…

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