Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: Toronto, ON - Hybrid - (Tuesdays and a 2nd day of their choice + 2nd Friday of every month)

Contract Length: 6 Months with Possibility of extension.

We at Raise are hiring a Project Manager for one of our top clients. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, they’re now expanding their team to meet rising demand.

We’re hiring right now; if you’re interested, apply below for your chance to join a great place to work.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management – Outline project goals, terms of reference, resource requirements, and costs. Create a resource plan that ensures all stakeholders have a voice on the project. Assess the efficiency of the practices and procedures used by a team and provide guidance that will continuously improve the project plan.
• Project Governance – Gather Project information across business, technology and vendors to provide a consolidated view. Ensure adherence to Project Fiscal Plan and that Financial metrics for Quarters are met. Ensure Business Case Governance is established and align with Enterprise PMO Standards.
• Financial Management – Possess extensive management of Project/Program Financials including Forecasting, Accruals and Actuals alignment is required.
• Collaboration – Help internal partners make informed decisions about the development of products, and services. Coach and mentor, your teams as you work toward a common goal. Negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary.
• Project Coordination – Proactively identify risks to the project schedule and find ways to mitigate them. Monitor milestones; ensure they are completed according to timelines and budgets. Execute a project plan that strikes the right balance between budget, time, and risk.
• Communication and Persuasion – Share ideas, build consensus, and write with impact. Chair meetings and Relationships – Develop trusted working relationships with business stakeholders and technology partners.
• Leadership – Possess extensive experience, training, and mentoring colleagues.

Must Have Requirement:

• 8-10 years' experience as Business Project Manager.
• Experience managing project budget of over $1M.
• Very Strong communication skills required.

Nice to Have:

• PMP certified *strong nice to have
• Experience within Finance Industry. especially Banking.
• Agile certification would be great.
• Technology implementations experience.
• Planview experience would be great.
• Experience Implementing or updating documents/records management systems *Strong nice to have.