Company Description Cakes Technology is an IT services company with over 20 years of experience delivering practical solutions to diverse technical challenges. The team is strongly focused on measurable results and high-quality customer service, which has driven long-term client satisfaction and business growth. Cakes Technology serves organizations of all sizes and types, providing accessible, scalable technology support. The company is committed to inclusivity and aims to offer services that every client can confidently use and benefit from.
Role Description The Senior Information Technology Project Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Toronto, ON. This role is responsible for leading end-to-end IT projects, including defining scope, creating project plans, managing budgets and timelines, and coordinating cross-functional resources. The Senior Project Manager will oversee program-level initiatives, monitor progress, manage risks and issues, and ensure projects align with business objectives and client expectations. Daily activities include stakeholder communication, status reporting, vendor and partner coordination, and facilitating decision-making to keep projects on track. The role also involves mentoring junior project managers, contributing to process improvement, and supporting continuous enhancement of Cakes Technology’s project delivery standards.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills to interpret data, assess risks, and support informed decision-making.
- Candidates should possess Program Management experience to oversee multiple related projects and align them with strategic goals.
- Candidates should possess solid Information Technology knowledge to understand systems, infrastructure, and solution delivery in technical environments.
- Candidates should possess excellent Communication abilities to collaborate with stakeholders, present updates, and manage expectations clearly.
- Candidates should possess proven Project Planning skills to define scope, schedule tasks, allocate resources, and track milestones effectively.
- Relevant skills such as leadership, team management, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution are highly beneficial.
- Experience with common project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, MS Project, Jira) is preferred.
- A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, and professional certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2, are considered strong assets.
- Prior experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder IT projects in a client-facing environment is highly desirable.
