Role: Project Manager-Cloud
Location: Toronto
Duration: 6 Months
Story Behind the Need
• Business group: Data Transformation Program is seeking a seasoned IT Project Manager to manage an implementation project. The project will involve implementing data management tools (data quality, metadata, issue management) in bank. The Project Manager will be coordinating this implementation between Vendors, IT department, Data Office and Stakeholders. The project is ongoing and currently in the requirement phase.
• Reason for request: Backfill/ Project
Candidate Value Proposition
We are looking to fill our team with motivated, passionate, smart agile individuals that want to drive this vision throughout the organization. By joining the Data Office team, you will make an impact to the entire bank and ultimately, the millions of customers that bank with us!
The Data Transformation program objective is to implement a new operating model and establish the foundation for data management across the organization.
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 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
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
1) Project Management experience – 7+ years
2) Strong Communication and Relationship management Skills – written & verbal (make sure everyone’s work and goals are aligned, working closely with Stakeholders)
3) Prior work experience in Data Space (data quality, metadata, issue management) or with any Cloud (Google Cloud experience preferred) – 2+ years
4) Blend of experience with technical (implementation in the data space or with any Cloud) and business (updating concepts or data tools into Cloud – need to be able to participate in technical and business discussions with team)
5) Agile – 2+ years
Nice-To-Have Skills:
– CA PPM
– Jira & Confluence experience
– FI/Banking experience
– PMP or PMI
Degrees or certifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required
Candidate Review & Selection
• 1 Step Process: 1 in-person panel interview with Manager & Product Owner
Additional Notes
– Spelling or grammar mistakes is an automatic rejection
– Not looking for someone whose job hopping (resume should mention which roles were contracts if they have worked for a short period)
– Resume should mention specific accomplishments achieved in role
– Prefer Project Manager or Program Manager titles– not VP or Director titles
– Looking for someone who is adaptable