Project Manager

Stewart Title; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to join their Product Development Department. This hybrid role involves planning and executing IT and software projects that align with business goals. The ideal candidate will tackle complex challenges, manage multiple products, and build strong stakeholder relationships. With a focus on communication and critical thinking, you will contribute to solution design and navigate project risks. If you are passionate about project management and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in software development project management.
• Strong grasp of application design and software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple products and ensure project success through strong organization.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and communicate status.

Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Application Design Concepts

Software Development Project Management

Insurance Domain Experience

Agile Methodology

Security and Privacy Concepts

Education

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Azure DevOps

TFS

Job description

We are the Canadian Division of Stewart Title Guaranty Company, a leading provider of residential and commercial title insurance. As one of the largest title insurers in the world, Stewart Title specializes in providing our clients with exceptional service, deep expertise and innovative solutions to help close their real estate transactions with peace of mind.

Job Description

Job Summary

A Project Manager with our Product Development Department in Toronto is responsible for planning, executing, and launching IT and software development projects that support the business objectives of Stewart Title’s Canadian and international branches. Additional duties include contributing to solution design and managing project and production issues, detailed further in the Responsibilities section below. This is a hybrid role, with 1-2 days per week expected in-person at 200 Bay Street in Toronto.

Job Responsibilities

• Tackle complex problems with creative solutions, teamwork, and strong organization
• Manage multiple products under the guidance of the VP of Product Development
• Work with stakeholders to define projects and see them to successful completion
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure project success
• Develop and maintain project schedule, scope, and budget
• Regularly communicate ongoing project status and change via formal reporting
• Facilitate project status meetings
• Manage project risks and issues, escalating where necessary
• Anticipate and identify factors impeding project success as early as possible
• Create/modify trackers when required (e.g. decision logs)
• Conduct work breakdowns to achieve reliable schedules
• Contribute to estimation process and estimate gathering
• Independently and regularly monitor project performance against schedule & budget
• Understand the subject matter to better contribute to solutions
• Develop requirements-related deliverables if needed
• Deliver other documents pertaining to roll outs, training, etc. as needed
• Perform analyst duties as needed (e.g. creation of specs, user stories, etc.)
• Contribute to the evolution of project processes
• Other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong grasp of application design concepts
• Experience in software development-related project management (3-5 years), preferably in small-medium organizations/teams
• Insurance domain experience a plus
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle concepts
• PMP Certification an asset
• Understanding of the Agile methodology
• Understanding of Microsoft Azure DevOps or TFS a plus
• Strong understanding of Security and Privacy concepts or experience on related projects a plus

Salary Range - $90,000 to $100,000 annually

Please note that salaries are dependent on various matrix including experience, education, skills etc.

Stewart Title is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any aspect of the application process, please let us know. We can be reached by:

• Email ([e-mail])

• Telephone: [phone] (please ask to speak to a Human Resources representative)

• Mail: 200 Bay Street, North Tower, Suite 2600, Toronto, ON M5J 2J2

• Fax: [phone]