Robertson & Company Ltd.
IT Project Manager Niche (Project Manager)
Robertson & Company Ltd.Canada2 days ago
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Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private client, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking. 
 
Introduction: Robertson is seeking a skilled IT Project Manager Niche (Project Manager) to join our client in support of an existingvacancy.

Contract Period: 12 months with potential to extend or convert
Pay Rate: Starting from $95 per hour
Location: Toronto, ON
Location Type: Hybrid
Business Hours: Monday-Friday; Core Business Hours

Job Responsibilities:
  • Indirectly manage program team consisting of Business Analysts, Business SMEs and technology resources under the PDLC or Agile or hybrid project & resource management frameworks
  • Engage Executive Sponsor, senior leadership, and other key stakeholder groups to ensure effective, efficient and compliant delivery of programs
  • Engage appropriate stakeholders to identify and manage required outcomes of programs for the business
  • Establish effective program oversight and other governance structures and protocols, and engage the correct levels to support the direction for the program(s)
  • Provide on-going communication to key stakeholders, including the Program Sponsor, Business Program Owner and Portfolio Manager to ensure they are aware of significant changes to the program status(es) in a timely manner
  • Respond to inquiries and escalate concerns from stakeholders at all levels in the organization (technical, business, Senior and Executive Management)
  • Provide advice and guidance to business partners and program team(s) as required regarding best practices in program management
  • Collaborate with appropriate partners to ensure required resources are assigned to the program for successful delivery
  • Deliver and own program outcomes that are aligned to established cost, timing, deliverable and scope objectives
  • Generate cost estimates and provides program financial management, incorporating risk, by leveraging appropriate tools and templates
  • Proactively identify and track program risk and develop mitigation plans to manage risk
  • Accurately forecast and manage assigned budget to provide monthly financial reporting for programs in alignment with Finance standards
  • Support vendor management and strategic sourcing process, managing RFP activities and partnering with vendor(s) to ensure efficient and effective program delivery
  • Apply BG principles of program management life cycle methodologies & governance, tools and best practices, ensuring that appropriate documentation, change and risk management practices are in place

Experience & Qualification Requirement:
  • Post-secondary degree
  • 10+ years of Project Management experience
  • Experience executing complex technology project deliverables with large multi-million dollar budgets
  • Experience delivering with compliance to internal governance standards
  • Big bank experience
  • Experience using MS Office suite, Jira, Confluence and Clarity
  • PMP and/or Scaled Agile certifications
  • Regulatory Delivery experience
  • Complex Data Project experience
Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.

We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist with screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.

How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply. 
 
Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment. 

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