Project Delivery Team Lead
About The Position
As a recognized national law firm, we support, grow, and impact our communities through our work. We help entrepreneurs, companies, and professionals shape and build the Canadian economy. When you start a career with Miller Thomson, you join a firm that puts its people first. We provide the opportunity to influence the course of your career, community, and workplace with the support and backing of a national organization. While teamwork and collaboration are hallmarks of our culture, we accept and encourage individuality. You can expect a friendly, safe, and supportive environment where your colleagues will rally around to help you succeed. Find the spark that will propel your career to new heights. Apply today to join a firm that is dedicated to you. We are seeking a Project Delivery Team Lead to join our team in any of our offices! The Project Delivery Team Lead / Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and delivering technology projects that support the Firm’s operational and strategic initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Technology Project Management Office (TPMO), this role manages the planning, execution and monitoring of technology initiatives while ensuring alignment with established project governance, timelines and organizational priorities. The position exists to ensure that technology projects are delivered in a structured and consistent manner while supporting the Firm’s technology strategy and operational needs. The Project Delivery Team Lead works closely with technology teams, business stakeholders and external vendors to coordinate project activities, manage project risks and ensure that deliverables meet defined requirements and quality standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 6–9 years of experience in project management, technology implementation, or technology operations roles
- Experience delivering technology projects within enterprise or professional services environment
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and delivery practices
- Experience managing technology projects involving multiple teams and stakeholders
- Ability to develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and documentation
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to identify project risks and coordinate mitigation strategies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with project management tools and reporting systems
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting a professional services organization such as a law firm, accounting firm or consulting firm is considered an asset
- Professional certifications such as PMP or Agile certifications are considered an asset
- PROSCI certification considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of technology projects by planning, coordinating and executing project activities using established project management methodologies and tools in order to ensure initiatives are delivered within defined scope, timelines and quality expectations.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and resource requirements by working with technology teams, business stakeholders and vendors to ensure project tasks are coordinated and dependencies are effectively managed.
- Coordinate the work of project resources and support staff by providing direction, guidance and oversight to maintain effective collaboration and ensure project activities progress according to plan.
- Identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies by monitoring project activities and working with project teams and leadership to mitigate potential delays or operational impacts.
- Engage with project stakeholders by facilitating meetings, communicating project updates and documenting project decisions to maintain alignment, manage expectations and support effective project outcomes.
- Work with technology vendors and internal technical teams by coordinating implementation activities, system changes and solution delivery to support successful deployment of technology solutions.
- Support project governance by maintaining project documentation, status reports and decision records using TPMO frameworks and reporting tools to ensure transparency, accountability and consistency across projects.
- Monitor project progress, milestones and performance metrics by reviewing project schedules, task completion and resource utilization to provide status updates and identify areas requiring attention or escalation.
Benefits
- A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks’ Vacation and 10 Personal Days
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Flexible working options
- Maternity Leave Top-up
- A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan
- An individual TFSA with low fund management fees and competitive investment options
- Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family
- A wellness spending account to foster employee well-being
- Professional Development opportunities
- Employee appreciation events
- Charitable giving programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
