Manager, Project

FCT; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading title insurance company in Canada is seeking a Project Manager (IT) to lead software development projects and IT infrastructure initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in agile project management and excellent communication skills. This role emphasizes collaboration and an inclusive work environment. Benefits include a hybrid work arrangement, comprehensive support programs, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including EFAP and Wellness Essentials

Group retirement savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and generous paid time off

Hybrid work arrangements

Employee recognition programs including referral incentives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading complex agile software development projects.
• Agile training and experience, with recent experience as a Scrum Master.
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead agile software development projects from initiation through delivery.
• Serve as the primary project contact for stakeholders and customers.
• Manage project action items, issues and risks.

Skills

Agile project management

Leadership

Risk management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

University or college degree in a related field

Tools

MS Project

Project Server

SharePoint

Job description

Company Summary

Come work for a company that’s committed to the success of each and every employee. A place where innovators and collaborators come together and build on each other’s talents. Where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.

FCT provides industry-leading title insurance, default solutions and other real estate related products and services to legal, lending, valuation and real estate professionals across Canada. With FCT, you will have the opportunity to build a meaningful career. Join us as we continue to do exciting work and make a big impact on our colleagues, customers and communities.

Job Summary

We are continually searching for great talent; individuals who possess a deep commitment to the customers and markets we serve. If you would like to join a company that is committed to the success of each employee and offers challenge, purpose and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally in a team-oriented environment, you'll enjoy a career with us! We understand that fostering a diverse and inclusive environment is critical for the success of our business, and we actively work towards it every day.

As a Project Manager (IT), you will apply your project management knowledge and experience to lead agile software development projects, IT infrastructure projects and other types of projects as assigned, from initiation through delivery to closing, in support of FCT’s business and IT goals and objectives. You will serve as the primary project contact for stakeholders and customers, manage project expectations and ensure stellar communications, adhere to FCT’s project life cycle framework and PMO processes and tools, provide team leadership and direction, and promote an energetic and collaborative work environment for project teams. You will develop and manage plans, schedules, track and report actual costs against budget, manage project action items, issues and risks, maintain project collaboration sites that contain all appropriate project documentation and signoffs for both project team and auditing purposes, create and execute detailed implementation plans in collaboration with project teams, stakeholders and customers where applicable, ensure knowledge transfer to production support channels; plan and manage post-implementation support, conduct and document sprint retrospectives and end-of-project post-implementation reviews and lessons learned, and close projects in accordance with established PMO processes and procedures.

An agile mindset, collaborative approach, strong organizational skills, critical-thinking and proactive risk management, leadership and growth mindset are key to be successful in this role.

Here’s how you’ll contribute:

• Apply your Scrum knowledge and experience to lead agile software development projects, from initiation through delivery to closing, in support of FCT’s business and IT goals and objectives
• Manage IT infrastructure projects and other types of projects as assigned
• Manage internal and external-facing projects, including projects with major customers and partners
• Serve as the primary project contact for stakeholders and customers, managing project expectations and ensuring stellar communications
• Adhere to FCT’s project life cycle framework
• Provide team leadership and direction; promote an energetic and collaborative work environment for project teams
• Develop and manage plans, schedules, and assignments
• Plan and manage procurements, vendors and SOWs where applicable
• Track and report actual costs against budget
• Proactively and effectively manage project action items, issues and risks
• Maintain project collaboration sites that contain all appropriate project documentation and signoffs for both project team and auditing purposes
• Create and execute detailed implementation plans in collaboration with project teams, stakeholders and customers where applicable
• Ensure knowledge transfer to production support channels; plan and manage post-implementation support
• Conduct and document sprint retrospectives and end-of-project post-implementation reviews and lessons learned
• Close projects in accordance with established PMO processes and procedures

Here’s what you’ll bring:

• 5+ years of experience leading and delivering complex agile software development projects
• Agile training and experience, with recent experience as a Scrum Master
• Strong leadership, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
• Experience building high-performing, collaborative, cross-functional teams comprised of technology, business and vendor-partner participants
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills; a solid track record of delivering superior technical and business communications across all organizational levels, both internal and external
• University or college degree in a related field
• Agile and PMP certifications preferred
• Advanced proficiency in MS Project, Project Server and SharePoint preferred

Here’s What Sets Us Apart

Through mentoring, innovative tools, and a variety of programs that engage and reward, we empower each employee to be great and drive results.

• Comprehensive benefits that include Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and Wellness Essentials
• Group retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Hybrid work arrangements
• Paid volunteer opportunities and charitable donation matching
• Employee recognition programs that include referral incentives
• Potential for performance-based incentives
• The opportunity to participate in our stock purchase plan
• And more!

*As per terms of the employment agreement

The Great Place to Work® Institute has named FCT one of Canada’s Top 50 Best Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Canada for Financial Services & Insurance, Best Workplaces in Canada for Women, Best Workplaces in Canada for Inclusion and Best Workplaces in Canada for Mental Wellness. We’re also one of Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in North America.

By joining us, you will not only be part of an award-winning organization, you will be part of a workforce that is engaged and empowered to succeed.

Thank you for considering FCT. We look forward to meeting you.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of FCT’s hiring process.

To avoid any delays in the recruitment process, if you require accommodation to apply, please provide your accommodation needs in advance. You may also be required to submit adequate medical/other documentation to Human Resources to support your request for accommodation.

FCT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers, promotions, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, and other terms and conditions of employment will be on the basis of the qualifications of the individual regardless of race, colour, place of origin, ethnic origin, citizenship, handicap (including mental and physical disability), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, creed (religion), marital status, family status (being in a parent/child relationship), age, or any other basis prohibited by the applicable provincial or federal human rights legislation.