Program Manager - 18 months contract

CI Financial; Toronto; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CI Financial seeks a Program Manager to oversee project coordination and ensure successful delivery within portfolios. The role includes managing project schedules and budgets while collaborating with IT and business teams. Ideal candidates have significant experience in project management within the financial industry and possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Training Reimbursement

Paid Professional Designations

Employee Savings Plan (ESP)

Enhanced group benefits

Parental Leave Top-up program

Paid time off for Volunteering

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the financial industry with at least 5 years in management.
• 10+ years in project/program management.
• Certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) preferred or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate various projects within portfolios to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and scope, reporting deviations.
• Provide support, mentoring, and inspiration to portfolio team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Vendor management

Influencing others

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business, or Management of Information Systems

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

At CI, we see a great place to work as one that is a safe place for everyone to have a voice, where people are empowered to take ownership over meaningful work, where there is an opportunity to grow through stretching themselves, where they can work on innovative products and projects, and where employees are supported and engaged in doing so.

Program Manager will be responsible for the coordination of various projects within each portfolio to ensure the successful achievement of the common delivery goal. The Program Manager must be influential overall project teams, ensuring cross project dependencies are accounted for in schedule and budget while coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to achieve program delivery according to approved plan.

A Program Manager’s role within Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO)is to successfully integrate the plans provided by various IT and business delivery project managers managing the successful coordination and execution of large and complex project requests with regular status reporting to delivery teams, Enterprise Program Management Office, program sponsor and executive management. The Program Manager will be responsible for management of schedules, budget, and scope, reporting all deviations from the approved business case to PMO and Management as appropriate. The Program Manager will be required to perform the management functions of directing, controlling, planning and communicating with the project manager for each delivery team throughout each phase of the program delivery.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Responsible for providing support, mentoring and inspiration to a portfolio team.
• Coordinate Annual Roadmap and quarterly alignment discuss with Portfolio Oversight Committee (POC)
• Collaborate with a team of information technology staff and oversee multiple projects.
• Build relationships with internal and external clients regarding system requirements, design and development, testing, implementation and ongoing support.
• Provide consultation services on proposed programs, projects, strategy, delivery processes, and escalations.
• Assist in developing and documenting procedures and standards. This includes identifying where procedures are not aligned with company brand and standards, and assisting the team in addressing the gap.
• Plan and manage technical resources across multiple projects.
• Prepare overall program plan
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure the activities of all project teams are on track
• Liaise between the project manager and impacted departments to coordinate program support
• Document all program events and milestones
• Managing risks for the programs
• Ensure each project follows the organizations standard procedures

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business, or Management of Information Systems preferred
• Certifications in project management (e.g. PMP) or in progress of working towards a project management designation
• 10+ years working in the financial industry with at least 5 years in a management capacity.
• 10+ years direct work experience in a project/program management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
• Strong familiarity with project management software, such as MS Project, JIRA
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of vendor management
• Decision making
• Ability to influence and motivate others
• Conflict management ability

CI Financial is an independent company offering global wealth management and asset management advisory services through diverse financial services firms. Since 1965, we have consistently anticipated and responded to the changing needs of investors. We are driven by a commitment to provide individuals and institutions with the highest-quality investments and advice. Our commitment to the highest levels of performance means that whatever their position, CI employees must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment that will stretch them to tap into their highest potential. Employees with a healthy dose of ambition, a desire to commit to a curious mindset for continuous learning, and a willingness to go the extra mile thrive at CI.

A Supportive Environment for Success

We offer an in-office environment, competitive benefits, and a supportive workplace to help our employees thrive both personally and professionally.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Modern HQ location within walking distance from Union Station
• Training Reimbursement
• Paid Professional Designations
• Employee Savings Plan (ESP)
• Corporate Discount Program
• Enhanced group benefits
• Parental Leave Top–up program
• Paid time off for Volunteering

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

Please submit your resume in confidence by clicking “Apply”. Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. CI Financial Corp. and all of our affiliates (“CI”) are committed to fair and accessible employment practices and provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations in order to apply for any job opportunities, require this posting in an additional format, or require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at [e-mail], or call 416-364-1145 ext. 4747.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

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