Senior Project Manager - Vendor Management - Certified SAFe (Contract)

at  Teranet

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager (for a 1 year contract) with expertise in vendor collaboration to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing projects in collaboration with our existing vendor and their project manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and a proven ability to effectively coordinate with external vendors to achieve project objectives. You will work in a Hybrid work environment 2 days a week from our downtown Toronto office and remotely the other days.
Who We Are
Teranet provides business-to-government (B2G) and business-to-business (B2B) eservice solutions that enable organizations to greatly enhance the services they provide to their customers. With a unique combination of capabilities and state-of the-art systems, Teranet is at the forefront of delivering service potential in the land, legal and financial services industries as well as enabling electronic government service delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborate closely with our vendor and their project manager to plan, execute, and monitor projects, ensuring alignment with our organization’s goals and objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for communication and coordination between our internal team and the vendor, facilitating regular meetings, status updates, and issue resolution.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and the vendor, ensuring clear understanding and agreement on project requirements.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, identifying and addressing any deviations or risks to ensure successful project delivery. This includes tracking finances and variances to ensure projects remain within budget.
• Organize and manage Steering Committee meetings, providing relevant project updates, discussing key decisions, and obtaining necessary approvals.
• Foster strong relationships with the vendor and maintain open lines of communication to promote transparency, trust, and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Adherence to agreements with vendors, addressing any issues or concerns promptly and effectively.
• Provide regular project status updates and reports to stakeholders, highlighting progress, milestones, and key achievements.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and quality standards throughout the project execution process.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, Information Technology, business administration, or related field.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in managing projects
• Proven experience as a Project Manager, with a focus on vendor collaboration and management.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA, or Microsoft Project.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with external vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively coordinate and align project objectives between multiple parties, including internal teams and external vendors.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) is a plus.

Why Teranet

We may be a global innovator in electronic services and solutions who operate one of the most advanced and secure registration systems in the world, but we’re so much more than that

• Our Extraordinary People
• Growth Opportunities
• Our Work Environment
• Company Culture & Core Values

Connect. Grow. Thrive Together.
At Teranet, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Come As You Are. We Like You that Way

• Collaborate closely with our vendor and their project manager to plan, execute, and monitor projects, ensuring alignment with our organization’s goals and objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for communication and coordination between our internal team and the vendor, facilitating regular meetings, status updates, and issue resolution.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and the vendor, ensuring clear understanding and agreement on project requirements.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, identifying and addressing any deviations or risks to ensure successful project delivery. This includes tracking finances and variances to ensure projects remain within budget.
• Organize and manage Steering Committee meetings, providing relevant project updates, discussing key decisions, and obtaining necessary approvals.
• Foster strong relationships with the vendor and maintain open lines of communication to promote transparency, trust, and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Adherence to agreements with vendors, addressing any issues or concerns promptly and effectively.
• Provide regular project status updates and reports to stakeholders, highlighting progress, milestones, and key achievements.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and quality standards throughout the project execution process