Job Posting Title: IT Project Manager
Location Address: WFH (once on site – Toronto)
Contract Duration: 6 months (potential for extension based on funding & performance)
Number of Positions: 1
Schedule Hours: 9am-5pm
Story Behind the Need
• Business group: Security Program Management is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a Migration Project – Windows server migration and data center project (tech infrastructure project) that is currently in the planning phase but is anticipated to be completed in November
Candidate Value Proposition
The successful candidate will have the chance to work in a supportive environment with potential to be moved to different projects.
Typical Day in Role
• 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 • Define test plans and ensure that products are defect free before User Acceptance Testing • Facilitate the User Acceptance Testing process, developing roll-out plans and procedures • 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
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
1) Strong IT Project Management experience (end to end project experience; coordinating with internal stakeholders) – 5+ years of professional experience
2) PMP certification
3) Experience reporting and dashboarding using SmartStream or Clarity PPM & Microsoft Suite – 3+ years
4) Strong Financial experience (budgeting, forecasting, accruals, managing financial process) – 5+ years of hands on experience
5) Agile experience – 3+ years of hands on experience
Nice to Have:
– Spanish Speaking
– Server migration project experience
– Infrastructure technology refresh experience
– Experience with FI experience, prefer 1 of the Big 5 Banks, highly prefer Scotiabank experience
Soft Skills:
– Strong communication skills – written (project charter, business requirements, etc.) & verbal (Steerco, Dashboard presentations)
Degrees or certifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required
Candidate Review & Selection
– 2- Step Process: 1 phone screening & 1 Video interview (behavioral/situational questions)
– Interviews will take place ASAP (not Fridays)
Additional Notes:
• Communication skills are key, the way the candidates answer questions • Titles must be Project Manager • More emphasis on most recent 5 years of experience