Project Manager - IT II

Robertson & Company Ltd.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Robertson seeks a skilled Project Manager - IT II to support an existing vacancy. The role is a 6‑month engagement with potential for extension, based in Toronto with hybrid work.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in CS, 2–4 years PM experience, PMP certification, and hands-on experience with JIRA and Python. Responsibilities include budgets, timelines, stakeholder alignment, testing, and rollout planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science required.
• 2–4 years of project management experience.
• PMP or PMI certification.
• Proficiency with JIRA and Python.
• Understanding of operations management and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project management methodology across all project phases.
• Develops, tracks budgets, plans, timelines and scope.
• Lead development teams to deliver software solutions.
• Define test plans and facilitate UAT.
• Present cost-benefit analyses to sponsors.
• Support online and batch production and UAT operations.

Skills

JIRA

Python

AI skills

People skills

PMP/PMI

PM concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

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 - IT II to join our client in support of an existing vacancy.

Employment Type: 6 months with potential to extend

Base Salary: Starting form $50 per hour

Location: Toronto, ON

Location Type: Hybrid

Business Hours: Monday-Friday, Core business hours

Job Responsibilities

• The main function of an IT Project/Service Manager is to oversee the application of project management methodology during all phases of the project cycle, with responsibilities including project design, scope management, cost control, quality and performance reporting, change management, release management, implementation planning, operation support and maintenance
• Develops, tracks and manages project budget, project plans, timelines and scope Manage project resources including procuring project staff, developing, motivating, coaching and advising
• Partner closely with other members of functional project teams to define business requirements
• Lead teams of developers in the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business needs
• Define test plans and ensure that products are defect free before User Acceptance Testing Facilitate the User Acceptance Testing process, developing rollout plans and procedures
• Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses Ensure appropriate systems development and project management processes are being utilized Make presentations to steering committees or project sponsors
• Support both online and batch operations of Production and UAT

Experience & Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science required
• 2-4 years' experience Proven project management experience required
• AI skills
• Understanding of Project Management
• Understanding of Operations Management
• People Skills
• Technical Skills (JIRA and Python)
• Re-Insurance Skills
• PMP or PMI certification
• Risk Management

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.

Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.