Project Manager

We are looking for a Project Manager! Reach out if you are interested and feel free to refer friends/colleagues!

Type of Employment: Contract
Title: Project Manager
Term: 10-months – 37.5 hours/week
Location: Toronto – Hybrid 2-3 days a week on-site
Job ID number: C1178

Brief description of duties:

• Direct planning, scheduling, resource engagement, milestones determination, and final deliverables definition within the project.
• Engage stakeholders to communicate end objective, key milestones and milestone deliveries.
• Create project plans and manage dependencies in accordance with project needs.
• Conduct appropriate status review sessions and escalate issues as necessary.
• Manage the project budget by contributing to monthly forecasts, quarterly accruals, and year end carry forwards.
• Provide consulting and guidance on project initiatives and developing creative/alternative approaches to problem resolution.
• Develop a strong partnership with the Business Sponsor to gain strong understanding of requirements, sustain open dialogue to manage product backlog efficiently, and facilitate and drive the benefits of the project.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure business needs and outcomes of the project are achieved.
• Establish scope of the project; monitor and control scope to ensuring focus on delivery.
• Manage reporting for all work packages within the project.
• Establish roles and responsibilities in the project.
• Identify resource requirements, set expectations, and manage stakeholders to enable efficient and effective achievement to project outcomes

Must Haves: 

• Previous or current work experience in the Banking industry.
• Project Management experience with high complexity, high risk and large budgets (preferably within banking)
• Basic knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc
• Knowledge of project management tools (e.g., CA PPM) and techniques.

Nice to Haves: 

• Payment Clearing knowledge
• PMP certification.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication (verbal/written/presentation)
• Relationship building
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Mature interpersonal skills with the ability to work with, and influence, all types of professionals.