Agile Project Manager - Canada

Saransh Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to lead application delivery projects. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in project delivery based on Agile methodologies, a strong ability to manage risks, and excellent stakeholder communication skills. The position is onsite and offers long-term contract opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7 years' experience in project delivery based on Agile Project Management.
• Experience in managing application delivery projects in a strong matrix organization.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with peers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse range of stakeholders and communicate effectively.
• Own project success related to customer impact and project outcomes.
• Anticipate and effectively manage major risks.

Skills

Agile Project Management

Business case definition

Resource planning

Financial reporting

Project scheduling

Risk and change management

Strong business acumen

Job description

Agile Project Manager
Toronto, ON, Canada (Onsite)
Long Term Contract
Interview Address: 199 Bay St office

Required Skills

• Agile Project Management, Experience in managing application delivery projects.
• Ensure CV has experience including keywords - business case definition, cost estimation, resource planning, financial reporting, work breakdown structures, project scheduling, risk and change management
• PMI/Agile or SAFE certification would be an asset.
• Strong business acumen; knowledge of client's business and technology environment is an asset

Job Description

• Looking for profiles of Senior Project Managers with extensive experience, particularly those who have worked with banking client
• Meaningful work is fueled by meaningful performance and career development conversations with your manager.
• Here's some of what you may be asked to perform:
• Stakeholder Partnership & Communication - Leads a diverse range of Stakeholders; Communicates effectively by adapting style and message to diverse audience; Collaborates with key partners; Influences sponsors, business, and other partners; Provides ongoing communication to key stakeholders, including the Project Sponsor, Business/technology Project Owner, and Portfolio Director to ensure they are aware of significant changes to the project status in a timely manner
• Ownership & Commitment - Owns project success as it relates to impact & experience of TD’s customers; Delivers and owns project outcomes that are aligned to established cost, timing, deliverables, and scope objectives; Owns resolution of issues to advance project objectives; Owns project financials; Owns data quality and accuracy in financial reporting
• Business Knowledge - Links project goals to the business’ objectives and customer impacts; Navigates organization to achieve results
• Risk Management - Anticipates and effectively manages major risks; Aligns decisions to TD’s risk profile
• Process Adherence - Executes and complies with TD’s enterprise project methodology and governance standards; Contributes to methodology body of knowledge
• Judgement - Demonstrates financial acumen; Identifies & manages impacts of project risks on financial outcomes

Job Requirements

• 7 years' experience in project delivery based on Agile Project Management or PDLC methodologies/techniques including business case definition, cost estimation, resource planning, financial reporting, work breakdown structures, project scheduling, risk and change management
• TD Agile/TDI experience preferred. PMI/Agile or SAFE certification would be an asset.
• Experience in managing application delivery projects in a strong matrix organization, demonstrating ability to work with others, and manage with influence.
• Experience in working with project sponsors, technology stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to develop strong relationships with peers, internal and external customers, and business/IT partners
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching and project team building skills with a superior ability to achieve successful results through the use of negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to remain resilient under high pressure projects or regulatory demands