Sr. Technical Project Manager (Cloud/Edw)

Next Pathway - The Automated Cloud Migration Company

https://www.nextpathway.com/

Listed as one of Canada’s hottest start-ups by the Globe and Mail, Next Pathway is a technology services company providing clients a pathway from existing to emerging technologies. Our automation technology helps our customers accelerate the migration of complex applications and workloads to the cloud.

Next Pathway is full of bright and diverse thinkers. With deep exposure to AI, Machine Learning and Robotic Process Automation, our team members have opportunities to be trailblazers in the technology space. We encourage self-starters, transparency and team connectivity. We know diverse teams make strong teams. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Our work environment is based on 3 core principles:

· Emphasize quality first, each and every time

· Put people in roles where they will succeed and feel challenged

· Build a team of well qualified individuals that can share ideas and learn from each other

Next Pathway rewards people for hard work, loyalty, innovation and mutual support. We aim to match people’s strengths, skills and talents to our requirements. Identifying this ideal match between attitude, skill and need, leads to success.

Next Pathway is located in the heart of the Financial District, minutes from Union Station and the Subway.

We are looking for a skilled Project Manager/ Senior Project Manager to join our team!

The candidate needs to have extensive experience as follows:

• 5+ years leading multiple technical teams that may be geographically distributed
• Technical familiarity with cloud technologies, enterprise data warehouse concepts, data integration pipelines and reporting
• 10+ years as a Project Manager managing risks inherent in leading complex projects

Project Knowledge

• Previous experience in EDW, Datawarehouse Migration or Data Integration projects
• Knowledge of cloud and related cloud solutions

Responsibilities:

• Prepare a weekly status reports to identify the current tasks, tasks to be completed next, issues, risks, budget and project milestone dates.
• Ensure teams have access to technical clarify and focus during meetings / stand-ups.
• Implements processes, practices, and tools allow for multiple paths of delivery (i.e. create simplified, consistent, reusable, efficient and flexible methodologies).
• Facilitate operational efficiencies of the development team to plan maximum deliverables in an iteration
• Manage the tasks of the entire team (vendors, client, staff) to ensure the milestones are met for the completion of the project phases.
• Follow escalation procedures for matters relating to overall project health influenced by risks, issues and budget.
• Prepare a detailed project plan(s) of the task by project phases
• Recommends improvements and drive alignment across IT teams within the same line of business
• Facilitate regular status meetings with team members and client to update them on the project's progress, issues, risks and milestone dates.
• Identify, track and manage issues and risks and bring them to the attention of the appropriate leadership.
• Track and monitor the budget and consumption of the budget based on adherence to project estimates.
• Facilitate meetings with key staff from clients to gather requirements
• Responsible for removing the impediments and blocking issues for the team.
• Provide project and program management skills to various projects

Project Management / Scrum Skills:

• Understands the basic fundamentals of iterative and incremental development.
• Ability to understand the commitment to deliver the project on time analyze, organize and prioritize work
• Expert in estimation and planning and knows how to create useful, reliable and practical plans for software development projects.
• Knowledge of Agile techniques: User Stories, Continuous Integration, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games
• Knowledge about tasks, backlog tracking, burndown metrics, velocity, user stories etc.
• Knowledge of agile methodology and frameworks (i.e. Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.)
• Knowledge of other Agile approaches, like: Kanban, Crystal, FDD, XP, etc.
• Knows about the value of metrics and incremental delivery.
• Experience in sprint planning and agile development practices
• Basic knowledge of software development processes and procedures to understand Team needs.
• Experience in matrix-managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Familiar with common development practices

Other Skills:

• Previous Consulting or Experience Conducting C-Level Presentations
• Excellent Time Management Skills
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong Work Ethic with a Positive Attitude and a Passion for Scrum and Project Management
• Team Player with Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)

Must Have:

• Previous external client service, consulting or contracting experience
• PMP, CSM and Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field from a reputable university.
• Great communication skills (verbal and writing)