Project Leader (Level 2)

Maplesoft Group is currently seeking a Project Leader (Level 2) for our Federal Government client.

Tasks and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
 
The Project Leader will:

- Specify system requirements and develop alternatives.
- Analyze and evaluate alternatives based on feasibility and cost/benefit considerations.
- Produce and obtain approval for overall and detailed plans.
- Direct and control system development activities within time and cost parameters.
- Evaluate proposed applications for feasibility.
- Design and test systems to meet objectives and client requirements.
- Meet with clients to discuss release schedules and requests.
- Monitor design, implementation, and operations start-up against goals and milestones.
- Provide briefings and status reports to management.

Deliverables
For each release, the Project Leader must produce:
- Impact Assessment Documents: Highlight release contents, impacted teams, level of effort, and notes.
- Work Status Updates: Weekly updates including issues, risks, and mitigation plans.
- Project Plan Documents: Draft and update project plans using Microsoft Project and Adobe PDF.
 
Qualifications and Experience:
Project Management Expertise:
- Proven experience in managing IT projects, particularly those involving the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) phases: Requirements Gathering, System Analysis, Development, Testing, and Deployment 
- Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools such as Microsoft Project and Team Foundation Server

Technical Skills:
- Experience with the Cognos platform for business reporting and analytics
- Knowledge of data management and analytics, particularly in the context of Enterprise Data Management and Analytical Services (EDMAS)
- Understanding of financial analytics and integration hubs 

Leadership and Communication:
- Ability to plan, direct, and control the activities of a system development team within scheduled time and cost parameters
- Strong communication skills to meet with clients, discuss release schedules, and provide briefings and status reports to management

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
- Capability to specify system requirements, develop system alternatives, and evaluate their feasibility and practicality 
- Skills in analyzing and evaluating proposed computer applications for technical, operational, and economic feasibility 

Tasks and Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate should be able to:
- Prepare impact assessment documents highlighting release contents, team impacts, and level of effort required 
- Provide weekly status updates, including issues, risks, and mitigation plans
- Draft and maintain project plans using Microsoft Project and Adobe PDF

Deliverables:
The candidate must be able to produce:
- Impact assessment documents in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio
- Weekly work status updates in Microsoft Team Foundation Server 
- Project plan documents in Microsoft Project and Adobe PD


Maplesoft Group prides itself on its distinct corporate culture and recognizes that success is a direct reflection of our most valuable asset - our people.  Therefore, attitude and ambition are key personality traits we seek out, along with skill and aptitude, in potential employees.

Maplesoft Group is committed to having a diverse, representative workforce and continuing to build an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Maplesoft Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal peoples or any other legally protected factors. 

All employment decisions are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. 

We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce. Please let us know if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. We can be reached at Maplesoft Info at info@maplesoftgroup.com.

We thank you for your interest in Maplesoft Group and wish to advise you, that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.