Location: WFH – Toronto
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Story Behind the Need:
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.
Candidate Value Proposition:
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain global exposure and to be extended to potentially work on other projects based on performance.
Daily 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
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
1) 7+ 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) Must be Fluent in Spanish
4) Experience with Data Management (data connectivity, infrastructure, process flows etc.)
5) 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
6) PMP Certification is a must have
7) Understand Software Development Life Cycle and have experience with both waterfall and Agile methodologies. Experience with vendor selection/RFP and vendor integrated solutions.
8) Ability to escalate and manage vendor/stakeholder relationships effectively
Nice to have:
1. Managed project teams of 20 + people across multiple departments
2. Experience in Technology infrastructure would be an asset
Degrees or certifications:
• Associate's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required