Senior Project Manager
With over 30 years of recognized expertise, COFOMO is now a leading Canadian consulting firm specializing in digital and artificial intelligence. Supported by more than 3,000 experts, 10 Centers of Excellence, and 4 offices across the country, we are uniquely positioned to successfully guide our clients through their transformations. Both strategic and tactical, we help organizations across a wide range of industries thrive in today’s rapidly evolving world.
Our promise
Help our clients succeed and maximize the impact of their transformation initiatives, turning them into powerful drivers of growth and innovation.
Job description
- Ensure a common understanding of the vision, governance, technology directions, scope and planning of the project among all stakeholders;
- Coordinate all stakeholders to ensure consistency of work, rigorous risk assessment and realistic timelines aligned with strategic objectives;
- Develop, maintain and obtain approval of project plans (objectives, deliverables, budgets, timeline, governance structure);
- Facilitate kick-off, follow-up, risk management and closing meetings;
- Continuously supervise the progress of the work and make the necessary adjustments to meet the tight schedule;
- Produce monitoring reports, reports, dashboards and decision-making files for governance bodies;
- Formulate strategic recommendations and actively participate in decision-making on highly technical and complex projects;
- Proactively manage timelines and communicate effectively with stakeholders in case of time or cost conflicts;
- Regularly present to senior management (VPTI) the overall status, critical risks and any issues requiring strategic intervention;
- Continuously monitor project performance (scope, costs, schedule, quality, risks, outstanding issues);
- Validate that the delivered results strictly meet functional and technological requirements;
- Proactively identify, document and manage risks, issues and change requests;
- Propose the necessary corrective actions and follow up on them until they are resolved;
- Route final deliverables for approval, ensuring their quality and compliance;
- Prepare communications for senior management, institutional partners or the media, as required;
- Work closely with external vendors and internal partners to solve problems, optimize solutions and maintain an architecture that meets business needs;
- Play a central role as a liaison between the technical teams, suppliers, the main supplier and the VPTI;
- Participate in committees and working groups to capture issues, validate needs and ensure synchronization of work;
- Ensure the perfect alignment between the needs expressed and the solutions developed;
- Optimize the design, integration and deployment processes in partnership with the main provider;
- Maintain a strong and structured working relationship with service providers, including preventive communication to anticipate issues;
- Ensure rigorous follow-up of all change requests, incidents and technical issues;
- Support the manager in the planning and execution of the transfer into operation, including ensuring:
- Knowledge transfer;
- Preparing application support;
- Definition and negotiation of service agreements;
- Plan, organize, direct and supervise the work of the internal and external team, in collaboration with the director;
- Recommend the optimal use of the time bank and mobilize strategic internal expertise at the appropriate time.
- Have at least fifteen (15) years of experience in managing large-scale projects:
- Have at least five (5) years of experience in the healthcare sector, a strong asset given the regulatory and organizational imperatives associated with this high-risk project;
- Demonstrate a mastery of project management of complex technological developments and tailor-made solutions;
- Proven experience in managing projects involving complex technology architectures, multi-system integrations, and highly operationally interdependent environments, where coordination between multiple internal and external partners is essential;
- Have successfully completed at least three (3) projects each totaling 5,000 person-days;
- Have recognized expertise in risk management, strategic project governance, and coordination of deliverables for internal and external teams;
- Demonstrate a strong ability to manage internal and external stakeholders, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure effective governance in complex and multidisciplinary contexts.
Why choose a career at COFOMO?*
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Wellness program
- 24/7 telemedicine access
- Support for legal, accounting, and mental health needs
- Focus on growth, development, and skills enhancement
- Personalized career plan and tailored guidance
- Hybrid work environment
- Active social club and year-round events
* Only applicable to permanent COFOMO employees.
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At COFOMO :
You are recognized and valued for your skills, expertise, and, most importantly, your potential. That’s how we measure value here.
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Everyone matters, everyone’s voice counts, and everyone is respected.
COFOMO values the differences that enable each of us to make meaningful and unique contributions to our success and shared culture. We foster diversity and inclusion, creating workplaces where new ideas, different experiences, and unique perspectives can be shared, often with people you might not otherwise have the opportunity to collaborate with.
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