IT Project Manager
The main function of an IT Project Manager is to oversee the application of project management methodology during all phases of the project cycle, with responsibilities that include project design, scope management, cost control, quality and performance reporting
Job Responsibilities:
• Develop, track and manage project budget, project plans, timelines and scope
• Manage project resources including procuring project staff, developing, motivating, coaching and advising
• Partner closely with other members of functional project teams to define business requirements
• Lead teams of developers in the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business needs
• Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses
• Ensure appropriate systems development and project management processes are being utilized
• Make presentations to steering committees or project sponsors
Qualifications / Must Have Skills:
1) 8+ years of experience as a Project Manager
2) 5-6+ years of experience managing projects for large organizations within the Financial Industry (ideally within big 5 banks)
3) Cloud Software Upgrade Experience
4) Excellent communication skills to manage project life cycle with Senior Stake holders and business users – will have to lead steerco committee meetings with the Program Manager
5) Understand Software Development Life Cycle and have experience with both waterfall and Agile methodologies
6) Application development project experience
7) Ability to escalate and manage vendor/stakeholder relationships effectively
8) Forecasting, Budgeting, Resourcing, Tools (MS Project, Jira, confluence, SharePoint, Excel)
Nice to have:
1. Managed project teams of 20 + people across multiple departments
2. Bilingual – English/Spanish (Verbal and Written)
3. Previous contact center experience
4. Familiarity with Pega and CRM an asset
5. Experience in Technology infrastructure, regulatory and maintenance projects would be an asset