The Project Manager is responsible for driving and delivering IT projects encompassing all phases of the project lifecycle. The job of a Project Manager requires in-depth knowledge and extensive experience overseeing the inception, planning, implementation, quality control, and analysis of complex technical projects. The incumbent will have the ability to easily identify and articulate risks and issues early on and then escalate to the necessary teams or sponsors as required.  The incumbent will ensure project deliverables meet stakeholder’s requirements in terms of timeline, scope, and budget in accordance with Air Canada’s project management methodologies and frameworks. This includes the maintenance of standards for business processes in order to mitigate risks associated with ongoing business transformations.

Lead and manage technology projects from inception to final implementation including transition to the steady state teams.Manage day-to-day operational aspects related to project management to ensure adherence to project scope and controlling quality and financials.Engage executive sponsor/s to ensure active participation from them and their team on project initiatives.Engage appropriate stakeholders to identify and manage required outcomes of projects for the business and IT.  Support the definition of business and technical requirements so that all project documents, artifacts and deliverables are signed off and meet business and technical needs.Compile and maintain a master project roadmap including workstreams, key activities, milestones, due dates, owners, dependencies, and utilize project management tools and skills to build out project timelines, track tasks assignment, track and control scope changes, monitor project progress and budgets.Provide on-going communication to key stakeholders, including the Project Sponsor, Business Product Owners, Technical Product Owners and Portfolio Manager to ensure they are aware of significant changes to the project status in a timely manner.Communicate regularly with project team to outline the work breakdown structure, assign duties and tasks, define timelines, and coordinate all project related activities including changes.Work with finance to ensure the tracking of expected benefits against business case assumptions, as well as the evolution of the project costs baseline.Track and manage the budget and project spend.Ensure the identification of and update to project performance measures, indicators, benchspans and guidelines to ensure that project resources are used appropriately and in conformity with quality assurance standards pertaining to Air Canada’s project management methodology.Communicate regularly with fellow project managers involved in other initiatives to foster an environment of mutual awareness and alignment on converging project timelines, interdependencies, and common challenges and best practices.Create and maintain reports, and presentations addressing all aspects of the project development, current status and completion targets.  Effectively communicate project progress at various management levels. Assess and escalate project risk related events to the proper management level when needed to ensure appropriate resolution.Follow and Champion all project governance methodologies and associated practices, including risks, dependencies, issues, change management, and decision logs.Provide advice and guidance to business partners and project team as required regarding best practices in project management.Support vendor management and strategic sourcing process, supporting RFP activities and partnering with vendor(s) to ensure efficient and effective project delivery.Take a leadership role in mentoring other project team members to socialize project management best practices.Conduct project retrospectives to harness and document lessons learned.

A relevant university degree / technical certification (and/or relevant experience).Must have previous experience in managing large programs.Experience in a Delivery lead, RTE and Scrum Master roles will be highly preferred.  Certification in Project Management, Agile and Scrum methodologies by a recognized organization required.Proven ability to work cross-functionally, communicate succinctly and efficiently, build consensus and handle complex projects in similar environment.Strong relationship management and leadership skills.Ability to simultaneously manage strategic and tactical plans while navigating an evolving business environment.Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.

Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.

Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.