Program Manager - IT III

Robertson & Company Ltd.; Waterloo; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Robertson & Company Ltd. is seeking a skilled IT Program Manager for a leading financial institution. This 6-month contract role entails leading technology teams, ensuring project compliance, and fostering effective communication across multiple initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and technical skills in cloud and programming technologies, alongside a collaborative mindset to navigate complexities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a technology leadership role.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure implementation.
• Good verbal and written communication; able to effectively articulate technical vision.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technology engineers across multi-squads.
• Ensure coordinated implementation and develop patterns for technical solutions.
• Collaborate with Domain Experts on technology strategy.

Skills

Technology leadership

Cloud infrastructure

Agile methodologies

React

Java

JavaScript

NodeJS

Problem-solving

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Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private client, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.

Introduction: Robertson is seeking a skilled IT Program Manager to join our client.

Contract Period: 6 months with potential to extend or convert

Pay Rate: TBD

Location: Waterloo, ON

Location Type: Hybrid; 3 days per week at either Waterloo or Toronto location

Business Hours: Monday to Friday; 9 AM to 5 PM

Job Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technology engineers and professionals across multi-squads; technical, regulatory, or other cross-cutting initiatives.
• Ensure progress against important targets where consistent and coordinated implementation is required.
• Maintain a perspective on impact of change on patterns required for implementation.
• Develop patterns and documentation to ensure ongoing maintenance of technical and regulatory solutions.
• Collaborate with Domain Experts across various topics to understand implications on client’s technology strategy.
• Translate requirements for multi-disciplinary, complex programs into technical specifications applicable across a broad range of projects.
• Evaluate and define existing technology standards to ensure compliance with program-level requirements.
• Work with partner teams to redesign process flows when necessary.
• Track emerging technology and policy trends that might affect day-to-day operations.
  
  

Experience & Qualification Requirements

• 2+ years experience in a technology leadership role
• Experience with cloud infrastructure implementation
• Advanced knowledge in languages such as React, Java, JavaScript, NodeJS, or similar technologies
• Familiarity with Agile, specifically Scaled Agile Framework (Safe), DevOps principles, test-driven development, continuous integration, and other approaches
• Strong technical and development skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to handle and lead multiple initiatives across multiple teams
• Responds well to ambiguity and works efficiently to clarify situations and outcomes
• Collaborative approach to work with team members; able to mentor, participate in code reviews, and support or drive design sessions
• Constantly learns from both success and failure
• Good problem-solving skills that enable you to manage through creative abrasion
• Good verbal and written communication; able to effectively articulate technical vision, possibilities, and outcomes
• ALL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A CRIMINAL AND CREDIT CHECK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS****
  
  

How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.

Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.

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