IT Program Manager

Job Posting Title: IT Program Manager

Contract Length: 6 months (possibility for extension based on funding & performance)

Location: WFH  (Scarborough)

 

Our large financial client is seeking a seasoned IT Application Program Manager to lead the high profile SigFig Initiative ($40MM budget) to digitally allow customers to buy products – enable customers to put together an investment portfolio and manage it themselves and connect/transfer from their accounts. The team will be leveraging a vendor product which will be integrated with the investment platform. The initiative is expected to go on for about 15-18 months.

 

Candidate Value Proposition:

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be extended and work on new projects in areas that are hot on the market.

 

Typical Day in the Role:

1/3 vendor component and tool

1/3 integration with back office systems

1/3 creating the digital experience

• Lead steering co meetings

•Provide consulting and guidance on project initiatives including business case preparation and developing creative/alternative approaches to problem resolution.

• Develop a strong partnership with the Business Sponsor to gain strong understanding of requirements, sustain open dialogue to manage product backlog efficiently, and facilitate and drive the benefits of the project.

• Collaborate with project teams to ensure business needs and outcomes of the project are achieved.

• Establish scope of the project; monitor and control scope to ensuring focus on delivery.

• Manage reporting for all work packages within the project.

• Establish roles and responsibilities in the project.

• Identify resource requirements, set expectations, and manage stakeholders to enable efficient and effective achievement to project outcomes • Create project plans and manage dependencies in accordance with project team needs.

• Conduct appropriate status review sessions and escalate issues as necessary.

• Manage the project budget by contributing to monthly forecasts, quarterly accruals, and year end carry forwards.

• Direct planning, scheduling, resourcing, risk assessment, cost/benefit analysis, milestones determination, and final deliverables definition within the project

 

Must Have/Mandatory Skills:

1. Senior IT Program Manager (managing application projects end to applications)- 10+ years of experience
2. Managing budget of $30MM+ (will have a PCO, but will still be managing finances from high level) – 7+ years of hands on experience
3. Managing multiple Senior stakeholders (be the person running the show)– 10+ years of hands on experience
4. Managing multiple work streams – 10+ years of hands on experience
5. PMP Certified

 

Nice to Have:

– Experience in wealth or investments

 

Education:

– Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field