Project Manager Niche

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 Project Manager Niche to join our client.

Contract Period: 12 months with potential to extend or convert

Pay Rate: Starting from $70 per hour

Location: Toronto, ON

Location Type: Hybrid; onsite 2 days per week

Business Hours: Monday to Friday; Core Business Hours

Job Responsibilities

• Indirectly manage a project team consisting of Business Analysts, Business SMEs and technology resources (where applicable)
• Engage executive sponsor to ensure active participation on project initiatives
• Engage appropriate stakeholders to identify and manage required outcomes of projects for the business
• Establish effective project oversight and other governance bodies, and engage the correct levels to support the direction for the project
• Provide on-going communication to key stakeholders, including the Project Sponsor, Business Project Owner, Program Manager and Portfolio Manager to ensure they are aware of significant changes to the project status 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 project team as required regarding best practices in project management
• Collaborate with appropriate partners to ensure required resources are assigned to the project for successful delivery
• Deliver and own project outcomes that are aligned to established cost, timing, deliverable and scope objectives
• Generate cost estimates and provides general financial management, incorporating risk, by leveraging appropriate tools, templates
• Proactively identify and track project risk and develop mitigation plans to manage risk
• Accurately forecast and manage assigned budget to provide monthly financial reporting for projects in alignment with Finance standards
• Apply bank’s principles of project management life cycle methodologies, tools and best practices, ensuring that appropriate documentation, change and risk management practices are in place
  
  

Experience & Qualification Requirements

• 8 to 10 years of experience in Finance/Banking industry
• 8 years of experience in complex project management
• Proven leadership skills
• Full life cycle development experience. Experience with proven project methodology tools
• PMI or ITIL certification
• Expertise in MS Project, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint
• ALL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A CRIMINAL AND CREDIT CHECK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS****
  
  

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.