Project Manager - IT - Expert

Mindlance; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead planning and implementation activities, ensuring projects meet strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in program or project management, strong communication skills, and knowledge of IT infrastructure. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the financial services industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant roles.
• Exceptional organizational change management skills.
• Professional certifications like PMP/PGMP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, delivery, and implementation activities.
• Prepare program roadmap and project plans.
• Ensure alignment with stakeholders' direction.

Skills

Program management experience

Technical project management

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and planning skills

Time management capabilities

Knowledge of IT infrastructure

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Toronto, ON (Onsite)
Duration: 12 + Months

Responsibilities

Daily Responsibilities: Leads activities on planning, delivery, and implementation to ensure strategic goals and objectives are accomplished within approved time frames, scope, and budget. Prepares program roadmap, project, and/or implementation plans aligned with stakeholders’ direction.

Must Have Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, technical project management, or transformation leadership roles within software or platform engineering environments
• Excellent written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills. Ability to determine the information and communication needs of the stakeholders and project.
• Demonstrated strategic conceptualization, analytical and planning skills.
• Strong organizational, project management and time management capabilities.
• Expert knowledge of a broad spectrum of IT infrastructure, systems, and services, and a strong understanding of the financial services industry.
• Exceptional organizational change management skills and knowledge of best practices.

Nice to have skills

• Professional Certifications including PMP/PGMP.
• Good knowledge of Financial Capital Markets and associated products
• Knowledge and experience of compliance and regulatory environments

Mindlance is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, equitable, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.