Project Manager (Intermediate)

TAO Solutions; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software solutions company in Toronto seeks an experienced Project Manager to co-lead PMO strategy and oversee project execution. The role requires 3-5 years of project management experience and a PMP certification. Candidates should have a solid understanding of agile methodologies and strong leadership skills. Competitive compensation of $80K-$100K, with additional bonuses and benefits offered. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and operational excellence.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Participation in bonus program

Profit-Sharing Program

Flexible work arrangements

Robust benefits package

Yearly professional development allowance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in project management.
• Proven expertise in PMO operations and project management policies.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead and execute PMO strategy and practices.
• Develop and monitor project plans.
• Manage changes to project scope and schedule.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Decision-making

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Celoxis

GanttPro

LiquidPlanner

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

About us

Trusted by leading global banks and financial institutions of all sizes, TAO Solutions has worked for over a decade with financial industry leaders worldwide. We design innovative and automated software solutions to empower the financial services industry with operational agility and robust capabilities.

Our main headquarters are located in Toronto with offices in Sydney, Australia, and San Diego, USA. We are driven by an entrepreneurial and visionary mindset, there is plenty of room for innovation, initiative and talented people to shape who we are tomorrow. More information on our business, products, and services can be found at https://taosolutions.com.

Your next career move

• Co-lead, support, execute PMO strategy, practices, and procedures.
• Coordinate internal resources and coordinate third party (client) resources with Service Delivery Manager and assigned Client Account Manager / Business Analyst(s).
• Develop a detailed project plan in accordance with project deliverables to monitor and track progress, including coordination and leading of all project governance and health checks.
• Triage and manages changes to project scope, project schedule, and overall project effort and costs.
• Measure and report back to Senior Management on overall project performance, using a variety of project management tools and techniques.
• Perform risk management and evaluation to mitigate potential project risks.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive project documentation container for each project, including adherence to TAO’s PMO.
• Work with the Service Delivery Manager to ensure resource availability and allocation, scope changes as it relates to effort or requirements as well as the timeliness and quality of deliverables.
• Delegate project tasks and deliverables to various internal team members, based on their individual strengths, skill sets, and various experience levels.
• Maintain and meet budgetary objectives as agreed to at the onset of the project, and if necessary, adjust based on project constraints, in conjunction with financial analysis.
• As necessary, work with the Director of HR and the Service Delivery Manager, to ensure sufficient minimum understanding of specific product functionality areas related to the project implementation scope, along with an understanding of all in-scope deliverables and requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Does this sound like you?

• 3-5 years of experience in project management, with a PMP certification and/or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Proven expertise in PMO operations and project management policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, with experience in agile/scrum methodologies preferred.
• Demonstrated success in implementing software products, ideally within the software development industry (experience delivering software for the financial services industry would be considered an asset).
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and project management tools such as MS Project, Celoxis, GanttPro, and LiquidPlanner.
• Excellent time and cost management skills, with strong judgment and problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong decision-making and prioritization abilities.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Effective leadership and team-building skills, with experience in conflict resolution, negotiation, and people management.
• Experience with the Microsoft technology stack is an asset.

Base Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000

Placement within the range is determined through the interview process and is based on a candidate's knowledge, skills and qualifications for the role. Additional opportunities for compensation include, but are not limited to: paid vacation, volunteer days, employer paid benefits, profit sharing and bonus program participation (where applicable).

What you can expect from us

Our performance-driven culture is built on teamwork. We are ranked as one of the top companies to work for by Great Place to Work Canada and recognized as one of the best places to work in technology. Passionate about fostering an environment that positions each team member to succeed and grow their career. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and demonstrate our values through equitable pay, fantastic benefits, and an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Why should you want to be part of TAO Solutions? Check out our offerings here.

We invest time and resources to ensure TAO Solutions is as good as the people we hire. Here are some of the perks and benefits you can expect working at TAO Solutions.

• Competitive compensation package.
• Participation in TAO's bonus program (where applicable).
• Profit-Sharing Program.
• Hybrid work model.
• Flexible work arrangements to support you and your team.
• Collaborative organization that exemplifies autonomy and creativity.
• Openness to new technology adoption and software advancement.
• Robust benefits package including: vision, medical, and dental.
• Yearly learning & professional development allowance.
• Company wide socials.
• Internal team recognition platform (Bonusly).

Applicant Screening Notice

At TAO, we leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technology to enhance our recruitment process. These tools assist with tasks such as resume screening, drafting preliminary job descriptions, generating initial interview questions, and occasionally sourcing prospective candidates. However, AI is never used to make final hiring decisions; our use of AI serves to support repetitive and administrative tasks in order to streamline our hiring and recruitment workflows. We are committed to the responsible use of AI in our hiring practices, prioritizing both an improved candidate experience and operational efficiency. Our standardized hiring practices remain focused on reducing biases, with all key hiring decisions solely made by our team. We continuously review and refine our hiring practices to align with industry best practices and evolving legal guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TAO Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.

Posting Details

This posting is for a new vacancy in the Project Management Office. TAO Solutions Inc. will communicate with you only through official email addresses and connected LinkedIn profiles. We do not use WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, etc. Our team will not ask you to send us money or technology through our processes.

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