IT Project Manager - 4

LanceSoft Inc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee software delivery within the Canadian Digital Banking sector. You will act as a Scrum Master, managing an Agile team's performance and ensuring successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in project management, particularly with migration and complex software projects, alongside a PMP and CSM certification. This role offers a hybrid work model and the chance to work with a top 5 Canadian bank.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience as a Project Manager or related industry experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in managing and delivering complex software projects.
• 5+ years of recent experience with managing large volume of Migration and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Scrum Master and Project Manager within an Agile environment.
• Lead and support an Agile scrum team ensuring effective execution of Agile principles.
• Manage the budget, schedule, risks, and issues related to project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodology

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business, financial, or technology

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

PMP Certification

Job description

Hybrid: 2 days in-office (will increase to 4 days in future)
Anchor days: Flexible
Contract Duration: ASAP to 12 months contract
Possibility of extension: Yes, based on performance and business needs
Conversion to FTE: May be, based on performance and business needs
Schedule Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5 hrs/week

Story Behind the Need

Business group: Cloud Engineering

Project

This project involves the retirement of an existing technology platform and the introduction of a new solution, requiring comprehensive migration activities. Following the migration, the assigned resource will be responsible for overseeing compliance and ensuring successful delivery of the project outcomes.

Reason

Project Manager required to lead and implement new project.

Candidate Value Proposition

The successful candidate will gain experience with a top 5 Canadian bank on a dynamic and highly visible team.

Job Purpose

As a Senior Project Manager / Delivery Lead, you will act as the Scrum Master and Project Manager within an Agile environment. You will ensure the successful delivery of software products within Canadian Digital Banking. You will lead and support an Agile scrum team (Product, Engineering, Design, Analytics) and ensure the Agile methodology and principles are executed effectively. You will identify, upscale, and remove release and team impediments. As a Senior Delivery Lead, you will also manage the budget, schedule, risks, and issues.

Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills

1. 8-10 years of experience as a Project Manager or related industry experience
2. 5-7 years' experience in managing and delivering complex software projects
3. 5+ years of recent experience with managing large volume of Migration and infrastructure projects
4. Demonstrates strong knowledge of Agile methodology while delivering IT projects. Ideally has Certified Scrum master certification (CSM / PSM)

Nice-To-Have Skills

• Previous experience with GCP cloud is highly preferred
• Recent experience with CI/CD pipeline
• Previous experience with Top 5 banks / Financial institutes in nice to have

Soft Skills

• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills to rapidly assess problem situations.
• Demonstrates creativity and adaptability when identifying solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to communicate on a broad spectrum (from deep technical discussions to high level executive vision)
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and relationships management skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives
• Demonstrates proactivity and accountability.

Degrees or certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree level or above education, ideally in business, financial or technology
• Certified Scrum master certification (CSM) is must have
• PMP certification is must have

Best vs. Average Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a PMP and CSM certified Project manager with recent experience managing and delivering complex software projects. Previous experience with migration and infrastructure projects is critical for the role. Recent experience with GCP cloud is highly preferred.

Candidate Review & Selection

1. 2 Rounds of interviews
2. 1st- Video Interview (45 mins) with HM and a senior Team member: Questions based on previous experience
3. 2nd round in-person with HM and director (30 mins): Interview to gauge the team fit.

Note: will review any requests for accommodations put forward by Suppliers