Job Title: IT Project Manager
Duration: 6 months
Location: Toronto
Story Behind the Need:
Business Group: Security Program Management is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with a strong financial background 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. This large-scale project will also involve ensuring security compliance for a network that transacts funds between Canadian and Global locations.
Candidate Value Proposition:
The successful candidate will not only have the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology, but they will also be working with a welcoming and supportive team.
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 rollout 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:
Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required
• PMP or PMI certification
• 7+ years of proven project management experience
• Strong financial experience – Experience with project financial control (forecasting, budgeting, accruals)
• Experience delivering technology and business application solutions in a large-scale, multi-platform systems environment
Nice-To-Have-Skills:
– CPA
– FI/Banking Industry Experience
– Experience with CA PPM
– Experience working with Agile Methodologies