Junior Project Manager - Application Dev projects

BeachHead Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

BeachHead Inc. seeks a Junior Project Manager for Application Dev projects to support a major financial client in Toronto. You will assist with planning, tracking, and coordinating two parallel releases using Microsoft Project.

The role emphasizes proactive planning, clear stakeholder communication, RAID log maintenance, and risk reporting in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid Agile/Waterfall experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Microsoft Project and project plan management.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of project dependencies and case tracking.
• Experience or familiarity with hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager and Project Managers with project planning and updates in Microsoft Project.
• Track progress, manage project dependencies, and maintain RAID logs.
• Attend daily project calls to identify issues, dependencies, and gaps.
• Follow up on assigned tasks with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.
• Communicate regularly with business stakeholders and project teams.
• Assist with project coordination across two parallel releases.
• Gather, analyse, and report on project status and risks.
• Support the management of project issues, risks, and action items.
• Assist in maintaining project documentation and deliverables.

Skills

Microsoft Project

Stakeholder communication

High-pressure environment

Dependency tracking

Hybrid Agile/Waterfall

Job description

Are you an experienced project coordinator with a passion for supporting large-scale transformation projects?

Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Junior Project Manager- Application Dev projects. This position involves supporting key project activities related to platform migration initiatives, requiring a proactive approach to planning, communication, and stakeholder engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a significant transformation in a dynamic environment.

Pay rate range (CAD): $68.00/hr – $72.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager and Project Managers with project planning and updates in Microsoft Project.
• Track progress, manage project dependencies, and maintain RAID logs.
• Attend daily project calls to identify issues, dependencies, and gaps.
• Follow up on assigned tasks with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.
• Communicate regularly with business stakeholders and project teams.
• Assist with project coordination across two parallel releases.
• Gather, analyse, and report on project status and risks.
• Support the management of project issues, risks, and action items.
• Assist in maintaining project documentation and deliverables.

Desired Skill-Set

• Strong expertise in Microsoft Project and project plan management.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of project dependencies and case tracking.
• Experience or familiarity with hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments.

Nice to Have

• PMP or other PMI certification.
• Previous experience working within a large organization.
• Experience with financial services or banking projects.
• Familiarity with CIBC or similar financial institutions.

BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.

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