Project Manager – IT – Expert

Position Purpose:

Responsible for using best practice PMO methodology to create a project plan to the fit the stakeholders/sponsor’s needs, clear articulation of outcomes, service level agreements and metric as well as developing a schedule to ensure project completion. Must be accountable for comprehending the project scope and project objectives to effectively coordinate the activities of the team members and ensure completion of the project timeline. Assemble a team, outline individual responsibilities and provide on-going direction. Typical project scope will include managing a large project or several smaller projects.

Key Accountabilities:

– Fully accountable for team engagement to achieve deliverables and project outcomes

– Act as escalation point to resolve issues, conflicts and remove barriers

– Manages project scope/requirements changes, multiple and competing demands and priorities determining and conveying impact on budget, time and risk using appropriate fact-based metrics/assumptions

– Provide consulting and guidance on project initiatives including business case preparation and developing creative/alternative approaches to problem resolution

– Promote innovative or improved methods to get the work done and implements best practices

– Supervise project closure initiatives, such as client satisfaction survey and closure analysis

– Manage ongoing communication of project status, completing the monthly Project Status Reports and escalating issues to the stakeholders, Sponsor(s), and senior management

Knowledge and Experience:

– Bachelor’s degree

– PMP certification would be an asset

– 10+ years’ experience managing small to medium sized projects

– Experience following project management best practices and methodologies

– Knowledge of project metrics, including gathering, reporting, trend analysis, creation, and metrics

Skills and Competencies:

– Advanced verbal and written communication skills

– Ability to develop project plans

– Manage individual deadlines and goals

– Ability to identify issues and problems, generate solutions and choose appropriate alternatives using basic root cause analysis

– Advanced proficiency with all MS Office applications, MS Project and/or Visio

Attributes:

– Highly organized with good time management skills

– Customer service orientated, and strong interpersonal skills

– Conceptual thinker

– Analytical thinker with creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail

– Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment

MUST HAVE:

• 7+ years’ progressive project management experience (related to Cyber Security projects) with advanced knowledge of SDLC and hands on experience with Agile delivery methodologies
• A strong understanding of technology
• A strong understanding of financial services industry.
• Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills. Ability to determine the information and communication needs of the stakeholders and project.
• Deadline-driven and results-oriented; able to meet consistently high quality standards while handling a variety of tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills

NICE TO HAVE:

• Undergraduate degree Business/ IT / Engineering (preferred)
• CISSP certification or equivalent (preferred)
• Organizational Change Management experience