Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Project Manager - Job Description

• Employment: Direct hire, full time

• Location: Toronto, Ontario - Hybrid, 2 days onsite

• Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00

Overview

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing complex IT projects in a fast-paced financial institution environment. Your primary focus will be on ensuring successful delivery of project deliverables within the constraints of schedule, scope, and budget. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including development, QA, infrastructure, and business units.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project management artifacts, including project plans, status reports, risk and issue logs, and software artifacts in JIRA, Confluence, and SharePoint.

• Establish and oversee Agile ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate effectively with all levels, from senior management to project team members.

• Conduct regular meetings with project team members to track progress and provide status updates to key stakeholders.

• Liaise with external vendors to ensure optimal project delivery structures.

• Prioritize activities, address risks/issues, and manage resources efficiently across various departments.

• Build a collaborative and productive team environment, driving accountability towards critical milestones and deadlines.

• Anticipate and address potential impediments to team delivery and administer metrics tracking.

What you must have:

• Experience: 5+ years managing complex IT projects, focusing on Agile development in financial institutions.

• Education: Bachelor's in Computer Sciences, Information Systems, or equivalent.

• Certifications: Project management certifications (PMP, Agile) preferred.

• Tools: Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, and other project management tools.

• Expertise: Expertise in IT project management, business analysis, and change management.

• Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to lead and motivate colleagues.

• Pace: Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills:

• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

• Superior communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and related tools.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.