Role: IT Project Manager
Duration: 8 Months
Location: Scarborough
Story Behind the Need
– Business Group: Canadian Banking Technology's Strategic Portfolio Office is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to support a high-profile commerical banking program with multiple work streams.
– Reason for role: Backfill
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) IT Project Management (5+ years providing Program Management for multiple work streams for large-scale programs $15-$25MM)
2) Clarity PPM (5+ years experience)
3) Project Financials (8+ years managing and tracking project financials)
4) FI/Banking Industry (5+ years experience)
Soft Skills:
Ability to communicate at an executive level – developing presentations for SVP/VP audience
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.
• PMP or PMI certification