Director, Information Technology Project Management

CIBC Mellon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBC Mellon seeks an experienced IT Project Manager to lead project management initiatives within the financial services sector. The role requires collaboration with various teams, implementing agile delivery principles, and managing the project portfolio. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, a relevant educational background, and significant experience in project management methodologies.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years experience in IT and financial services preferred.
• Project Manager PMI/PMP and CSM certification desirable.
• 5+ years’ experience managing large programs and projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish project management strategies and operating models.
• Collaborate across IT and business units for project delivery.
• Oversee resource forecasting and capacity management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Agile methodology

Project portfolio management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration or related field

Tools

Planview

PMI PMBOK

Job description

Responsibilities

• Establish the strategy and operating model for IT Project Management including goals and objectives.
• Refine implementation management roles, responsibilities and accountabilities.
• Collaborate with Business Units, IT Procurement, IT Finance, Enterprise Architecture, and other IT teams as well as IT vendors regarding Project Management operational processes.
• Partner with IT Leadership to implement agile principles for delivery.
• Collaborate with CIBC Mellon’s Change Consulting & Delivery team on the development and implementation of standard project and program management methodologies and tools to improve the probability of successful project delivery.
• Monitor program status across the portfolio and effectively communicate status to all stakeholders via project data repositories, status reports, project planning tools, presentations, etc.
• Facilitate the annual capital planning process for Information Technology and ensure adherence to financial control processes.
• Define and implement governance processes/structures in accordance with waterfall and agile delivery processes that enable appropriate planning, scheduling, executing, monitoring and control across the technology portfolio.
• Continuously improve the toolset used to facilitate our core Project Management processes, including project scheduling, resource management, financial management, status reporting, project lifecycle workflow, time tracking, and document management.
• Guide and educate on the importance of IT organizational change management principles
• Coordinate the IT project portfolio prioritization and participate in ongoing demand management and capacity management.
• Own capacity management and resource forecasting processes and tools, partner with other IT functions and shared service providers to address gaps.
• Fulfill Product Owner role for the Planview portfolio management tool.
• Facilitate tracking of benefits realization across the IT project portfolio.
• Establish and maintain effective risk management and dependency management discipline across IT initiatives.
• Champion adherence to audit and control requirements.
• Oversee interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of permanent and contractor Project Managers, Implementation Managers and Business Analysts.
• Responsible for people management and ongoing training, mentoring, and coaching to Project Managers and Implementation Managers and Business Analysts so that a Center of Excellence around delivery is established.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, business administration or related field
• 7-10+ years experience in IT and financial services with a focus on Fund Accounting, Record Keeping and Custody systems delivery would be an asset
• Project Manager PMI/PMP and CSM certification desirable
• 5+ years’ experience managing large programs and projects or a PMO function and leading diverse teams
• Experience with Agile/Scrum teams integrated with traditional waterfall management methods
• Experience with one or more project management methodologies (e.g., PMI PMBOK) and integration of agile/rapid learning cycle environments
• Aptitude with project portfolio management (PPM) applications (e.g., Planview)
• Significant knowledge of project planning tools with evidence of practical application
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to develop and communicate the PMO vision, and inspire and motivate PMO staff
• A distinctive blend of business, IT, financial and communication skills
• Effective influencing and negotiation skills in an environment where resources may not be in direct control of this role
• Excellent analytical, strategic conceptual thinking, strategic planning and execution skills
• Strong business acumen, including industry, domain-specific knowledge of the enterprise
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a strategic resource plan
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Collaborative, appreciative style of management and engagement with others
• Ability to facilitate and drive continuous process improvements on the job and partner with other functions/individuals