Job Posting Title: IT Project Manager
Contract Length: 6 months (high potential for extension based funding & performance)
Location: WFH – Toronto, ON
Our large financial client is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager for a project that is currently in the initial planning phases and involves the implementation of FICO Customer Communication Services (CCS) in Collections Canada. The solution will better manage the organization of multiple digital treatments to customers in collections. We require a skilled PM to manage the implementation lifecycle in accordance with Scotia's delivery framework.
Candidate Value Proposition:
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be extended to work on additional projects and potentially be converted to FTE down the line.
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 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
Must Have Skills/Requirements:
1. IT PM (end to end projects)- 5+ years of hands on experience
2. Vendor Management (ensure business requirements are met by the vendor) – 3+ years of experience
3. Stakeholder Management – 3+ years of experience
4. PMP Certification
5. Experience managing projects with budget of $1MM+ – 3+ years of hands on experience
Nice to Have Skills:
– FICO (vendor application)
– Experience in collections
– Experience with Jira, Confluence or PPM
– Agile environment
– FI/Banking experience – Scotiabank or one of the Big 5 Banks preferred
Soft Skills:
– Strong communication skills – written (Documentation -project plans, steer co decks, etc.) & verbal (stakeholder & executive management)
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree