Job Description
Our client is a leading organization in the healthcare sector dedicated to delivering innovative solutions. We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager for a critical security initiative, Managed EndPoint Detection and Response (MEDR). Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this position will lead and coordinate the implementation of this major security initiative.Duties & Responsibilities The successful Resource will undertake the subsequent tasks and responsibilities, which include but are not limited to the following:Overall project initiation, project planning, project execution, project performance monitoring, and project close. o Leading, scheduling, and facilitating meetings, etc. o Coordinating the work of multiple groups to align activities to goals o Acting as point person on key action items. o Communication to partners and stakeholders during the project. o Oversight of financial tracking. o Develop dashboards and reporting analytics.Develop guiding project standards and approaches, lead deployment working with the vendor and subject matter experts; o Oversee the application validation and testing and the development of solutions for application and peripheral compatibility issues;Track vendor progress to statements of works;Lead issue escalation process and develop mitigation strategies;Manage organization change associated with project;This position can be remote, including out of the Province, but a local resource is preferred. Mandatory Qualifications/Requirements The ideal Resource will have the following qualifications and have experience fulfilling the following job requirements;Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or equivalent;Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) designation;Has completed a large scale healthcare IT and/or security IT project within the last three (3) years. Desired Qualifications/RequirementsAt least ten (10) years of relevant project management experience implementing large scale IT security projects in a busy, multifaceted environment;Possesses substantial understanding and awareness of IT security best practices and protocols;Demonstrated capability in managing vendors and ensuring accountability to contracts;Proven experience leading a substantial organizational change.