Senior IT Project Manager to lead a SaaS integration as part of a Rewards and Loyalty modernization program.

Our client is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead a SaaS integration as part of a Rewards and Loyalty modernization program.

Onsite 5 days a week in Edmonton required.

Must Haves:

• 10+ years of experience within the IT project management
• SaaS integration experience
• Modernization project experience
• PMP certified
• Experience leading multiple projects
• Strong stakeholder management and Vendor management experience

Nice to Haves:

• experience working on rewards or loyalty programs

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the creation of the detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, and then managing the execution of them.
• Working collaboratively with leaders from the Technology and Innovation team, and from the business team to make trade-offs and balance project drivers to achieve success.
• Leading the integrated team, coordinating their activities efficiently, establishing accountability with them for work planned and completed, supporting them by making decisions and resolving issues quickly.
• Coordinating with various stakeholders, vendors, and contractors.
• Applying lessons learned to reduce risk and improve delivery.
• Ensuring the project is completed on time and within budget.
• Monitor and report on project progress on a weekly basis, identifying risks and issues, and implementing corrective actions as required.
• Maintain project documentation including project plans, project schedules, risk management plans, action logs, change request logs, stakeholder registers, and progress reports.
• Manage project scope and ensure that requirements are delivered on time and to the quality standards expected.