Location Address: WFH, Toronto
Contract Duration: 6/14 – 10/31/21, possibility of extension
Story Behind the Need
Project: Project is already in progress – aiming to be completed by 2022. PM is required to finish of project, meet all upcoming miles and deliver deliverables – managing stakeholder expectations.
Candidate Value Proposition
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on other projects based on their performance and engage with senior stakeholders as they navigate through this integration and application project.
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) 3+ years of Experience in managing HR Technology projects – (workforce management, onboarding)
2) 5-7 years’ IT Project Manager Experience within the Financial Services – managing budgets over $2MM. (top 5 banks preferred)
3) Experience with Agile and Waterfall Environments
4) PMP Certified
5) Excellent Communication Skills and Experience in managing stakeholders.
Nice to have:
6) Bank Experience
7) SAP platforms
8) Managed project teams of 8 + people
9) Application development and integration project experience
Degrees or certifications:
• Associate's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required