Project Manager

HomeEquity Bank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer-Matched Group Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Share Investment Plan

Well-being initiatives

Corporate discount for GoodLife Fitness

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Toronto is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee strategic projects. Reporting to the Director, the Project Manager will utilize Agile and Waterfall methodologies to manage project scope and budget. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of progressive experience in project management, exceptional communication skills, and a background in financial services. The role offers a hybrid working environment and a comprehensive perks package including health benefits and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive project management experience.
• Experience delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Knowledge of financial services is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project operations and ensure delivery.
• Act as Scrum Master for Agile projects and resolve obstacles.
• Coordinate resources and manage project status reporting.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Planning and prioritization

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business or a related field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

PMP certification

Job description

Who We Are

HomeEquity Bank is a Schedule 1 Canadian chartered bank and the leading national provider of reverse mortgages, with a growing portfolio. As the only bank solely dedicated to serving homeowners 55 and up, we’re passionate about helping Canadian homeowners live retirement on their terms. We live that commitment every day, with a range of reverse mortgage solutions that include our flagship CHIP Reverse Mortgage™ product.

Our Values, Our Passion

• Customer-Focused. Passionate Advocates
• Courage to Act. Do the Right Thing
• One Team. One Vision
• Think Long-Term. Ever-Evolving
• Be Exceptional. Inspire Greatness

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Project Management Office, the Project Manager will bring cross-functional teams within technology and the business together. In this role the Project Manager will be accountable to plan, execute and report on strategic projects supported by our executive team on time, within scope, schedule and budget within both an Agile and Waterfall methodology.

Accountability

• The Project Manager assumes responsibility for day-to-day end-to-end project management of their designated projects.
• Act as a Scrum Master for Agile projects, ensuring alignment, adherence to Agile practices, conducting daily stand-up meetings, aiding the Product Owner with the backlog, and resolving obstacles.
• Oversee resource allocation, deployment, and efficiency within assigned projects. Collaborate with the Director of SPMO to clearly communicate project priorities and establish effective solutions for achieving strategic objectives. Drive strategic initiatives, ensuring successful implementation through stakeholder engagement and consensus.

Planning And Monitoring

• Formulate and manage project plans, schedules, budget tracking, and status reporting.
• Coordinate resources to execute projects flawlessly within specified time, scope, and budget parameters.
• Proactively manage project RAID logs to identify, address, and resolve Risks, Actions, Issues, while documenting key decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

Communications

• Facilitate cross-functional team meetings and workshops to uphold project deliverables and meet critical deadlines in line with the Waterfall methodology.
• Deliver comprehensive project status reports, encompassing milestones, dependencies, risk and issue management, cost and benefit analysis, and requisite executive support.

Governance

• Ensure adherence to governance and process frameworks, while maintaining meticulous project documentation.
• Contribute insights to streamline processes, enhancing efficiency, controls, profitability, and the overall customer experience.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or a related field of study or equivalent work experience.
• Lean Six Sigma, Agile and/or PMP considered a strong asset.
• Minimum 7 years progressive experience with end-to-end project management, with demonstrated experience delivering projects on time, within scope and budget utilizing both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Demonstrated planning and prioritization abilities. Experience in financial services considered a strong asset.
• Change management and agile project management experience considered an asset.

Attributes

• The incumbent must be a confident self-starter who has excellent project management, organizational skills, and is detail oriented and demonstrates a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work within an ambiguous and matrixed environment.
• Effective communication and presentation skills with proven ability to focus on the detail.
• Ability to analyze situations fully and accurately and reach productive decisions.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple activities while under tight time constraints.Ability to work independently but know when to make decisions and when to seek input from others.
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with multiple key stakeholders.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work environment

Perks (for eligible employees)

• HomeEquity Bank offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer-Matched Group Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Share Investment Plan
• Well-being initiatives including: a wellness account; virtual self-care programs and extended mental health benefits
• Employee corporate discount for GoodLife Fitness

HomeEquity Bank is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Please note that our successful candidate is required to complete a background check.