Project Manager III

Robertson & Company Ltd.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Robertson & Company Ltd. in Toronto seeks a skilled Project Manager III to support a 12-month engagement in a hybrid work environment.

The role pays starting at $64 per hour and centers on Learning & Development initiatives, LMS/LXP projects, and stakeholder collaboration. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of project management experience, PMP/Agile credentials, and a proven ability to drive mid-to-high complexity projects while ensuring on-time, on-scope, and on-budget delivery for

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree required.
• 7-10 years of experience in project management, preferably in a learning or adult training environment.
• PMP, Agile and/or Scrum certification.
• Practical knowledge in adult learning principles for various delivery methods.
• Proven track record of delivering results and commitment to operational and service excellence.
• Experience with LMS and LXP is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of portfolio movement and align projects with business priorities for long-term value.
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of medium-to-high complexity L&D projects.
• Support vendor selection, engagement and onboarding for third-party learning solutions.
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies; build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Report on project progress to teams and business stakeholders at different levels.
• Maintain governance, manage risks and issues, and conduct retrospectives for continuous improvement.
• Stay current with Agile and hybrid project practices and contribute to the PM community.

Skills

Project management

PMP / Agile

Stakeholder management

L&D delivery

MS Project

Vendor management

Education

Post secondary degree

Tools

MS Project

Articulate Storyline

Articulate Rise

MS Teams

Webex

SCORM / xAPI

HTML5

Job description

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 clients, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.
Introduction:
Robertson is seeking a skilled Project Manager III form to join our client in support of an existing vacancy.
Contract Period: 12 months with potential to extend or convert
Pay Rate: Starting form $64 per hour
Location: Toronto, ON
Location Type: Hybrid
Business Hours:Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of overall portfolio/program movement with individual lines of business and rationalize how the assigned projects fit with business priorities in the long term
• Drive L&D processes to implement learning solutions in various formats including but not limited to in-person or virtual Instructor-led training (ILT), eLearning, webinars, self-directed learner pathways, and workshops
• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of medium-to-high complexity L&D projects, leveraging key project management tools to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
• Support the vendor selection, engagement and onboarding process when third-party learning solutions are within scope
• Develop and implement effective stakeholder engagement strategies
• Build relationships and maintain regular communications with internal and external stakeholders
• Report on project progress with project teams and business stakeholders at different levels
• In partnership with L&D CoEs and business partners, support the development of a delivery strategy, change & launch communications plan, and maintenance plan
• Ensure tight governance control and actively manage/resolve risks and issues
• Conduct project retrospectives and act on lessons learned for continuous improvement
• Stay current with emerging trends in project management inclusive of Agile and hybrid project practices and principles
• Be an active member of the broader project management community by sharing subject matter expertise and learning to advance professional growth
  

Experience & Qualification Requirements:

• Post secondary degree required
• 7-10 years of experience in project management, preferably in a learning or adult training environment
• Prior L&D experience in performance consulting, design, development, facilitation, and/or learning technologies is beneficial
• Thorough understanding of project management frameworks and methodologies
• PMP, Agile and/or Scrum certification
• Practical knowledge in adult learning principles for various delivery methods
• Proven track record of delivering results and commitment to operational and service excellence
• Strong clients focus with ability to listen and quickly learn about various clients and become a trusted advisor on delivery learning solutions successfully Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently with changing business priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build relationships effectively, leveraging sound communication, negotiation, consensus-building and influencing skills
• Ability to tailor communications to different stakeholders at different levels
• Solutions-focused, "can-do" attitude to foster positive team morale and high engagement
• Excel in translating business needs into learning requirements in collaboration with L&D partners
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Highly adaptable and flexible with ability to take initiative in a dynamic work environment
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, especially MS Project
• Competency in team meeting facilitation in virtual environments leveraging collaboration tools such as MS Teams and Webex
• Experience with LMS and LXP is a bonus
• Experience with eLearning tools and standards (e.g., SCORM, xAPI, HTML 5) and development software (e.g., Articulate Storyline/Rice) is a nice to have
• Banking or financial industry or insurance companies
• Project Management experience in L&D space is a MUST as primary role
• MS Project/ MS office Suite
• Managing medium to high complexity projects
• Learning and Development – design and development
• Agile experience/SCRUM
• Strong organizational skills and strong communication skills
• Pervious banking experience

Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit, or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.

We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist with screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.