Project Manager

Recooty Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consultancy firm is seeking a skilled Project Manager in Toronto to lead Technical and Development projects, particularly in the Wealth Management sector. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of IT experience, including 3 years in project management, with a focus on delivering complex projects. Strong communication and organizational skills, alongside proficiency in Agile methodologies, are essential for successful execution of projects and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT experience with 3+ years in project management.
• Experience in delivering complex projects in Financial Industry.
• Agile/Scrum/Hybrid methodology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small to mid-size initiatives successfully.
• Monitor project budgets and track expenditures.
• Identify and resolve issues during project execution.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Project Management Certification (PMP)

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

Description

We are looking for a skilled Project Manager for a client in Toronto. They are looking for PMs with experience working on Technical/Development projects, especially in the Wealth Management sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES

-Provide leadership to successfully deliver small to mid size initiatives.
-Understand business needs for clients in Banking and Financial Services
-Responsible for overall project planning and work estimates.
-Coordinate project teams and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects.
-Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and report variances.
-Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all stakeholders including executives.
-Prepare reports and presentations to share project updates.
-Identify and resolve issues that arise during project execution.
-Assist with proposals and pre-sales as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

-Minimum 7 years’ experience in Information Technology, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience of successfully delivering projects as a project manager.
-Minimum Bachelor’s degree complemented with Project Management Certification (PMP) and or Agile/Scaled Agile certification.
-Results oriented; highly developed consultative, interpersonal skills and a team player.
-Demonstrated project management skills.
o Experience delivering complex projects.
o Familiarity with project management tools.
o Strong communication skills and direct communication experience with senior business and technology executives.
o Proven track record of high customer satisfaction.
o Ability to motivate and mentor team members.
-At least 3 years’ experience in the Financial Industry, preferably in wealth management orbanking.
- Excellent written and presentation skills.
o Ability to communicate at all levels with business as well as technology teams and stakeholders.
-A positive, “can-do” attitude and customer focused approach.
-Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Problem solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and manage multiple priorities in parallel.
- Strong business and IT knowledge and experience in the Financial Industry.
- In-depth understanding of delivery methodologies and architectures.
-Experience of delivering projects using a true Agile/Scrum/Hybrid methodology preferred