IT Project Manager
Location: WFH – Toronto
Contract Duration: 6 months with opportunity for conversion – manager wants to hire candidate after about 6 months
Number of Positions: 1
Schedule Hours: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (flexible)
Business Group: Investment Platform Solutions (IPS)
Project: Investment Platform Solutions (IPS) is seeking a Java Developer to assist with modernization of the investment platform
Project Summary: The main function of an IT Project Lead 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. We are looking for a Project Lead with Deployment and Release Management.
Reason for the request: Adding to a new team
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 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
Qualifications:
1. 10+ years experience of Project Lead experience
2. 5+ years of proven project management experience – Creating RFC's (Request for Comments), working with change management
3. 4+ years of managing application deployment projects and release planning
4. 4+ years of experience working on API Development
5. Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organization
6. Strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles to technology applications/products and business functions Experience delivering technology and business application solutions in a large-scale, multi-platform systems environment
Nice to Have:
1. PMP or PMI certification
Soft Skills
– Demonstrated ability to be flexible/ adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and to manage competing priorities
– Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Education:
Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required.
MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.
Interview Process:
1 -2 rounds of interviews.