Project Manager

long term Contract //Mississauga, ON//Canada . Please share resumes to Amarjeet.Kumar@akkodisgroup.com

Role: CAN_Project Manager
Mississauga, ON (Minimum 3 days onsite)
Contract role

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Budgeting
•      Plan and manage projects by defining goals, success criteria, budgets, timelines, and risks
•      Oversee project planning and coordinate installations across multiple teams
•      Create, track, and manage project budgets, identifying and resolving variances proactively

Implementation & Business Solutions
•      Build and maintain relationships with business stakeholders to ensure project alignment with operational needs
•      Identify and understand business requirements, delivering tailored technology solutions
•      Offer expert guidance and foster collaboration among teams to drive results

Hardware & Infrastructure Coordination
•      Manage procurement, delivery, and installation of onsite hardware and network equipment
•      Coordinate infrastructure deployment with internal Technology teams
•      Review and markup technical drawings in collaboration with engineering teams

Communication & Vendor Management
•      Lead daily technology standups and ensure alignment across teams
•      Manage vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of services and equipment
•      Provide ongoing stakeholder communication via regular meetings, weekly reports, and issue tracking
Documentation & Process Improvement
•      Maintain detailed and organized documentation for use in current and future projects
•      Identify process gaps and provide feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement
Installation Validation & Project Closure
•      Oversee installation and validation of devices to confirm network connectivity and functionality
•      Provide post-Go-Live support for two weeks before handing off to support teams
•      Ensure all systems are operational and final project documentation is completed

Minimum Qualifications
•      5–7 years of experience in project management or coordination
•      CAPM or PMP certification (preferred)
•      Proven experience in managing project budgets and financial tracking
•      Familiarity with networking and infrastructure concepts and best practices
•      Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
•      Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
•      Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
•      Strong stakeholder and vendor management capabilities
•      Nice to Have: Experience in retail