Project Manager IV

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic IT Project Manager to lead transformational projects within the Global Wealth and Asset Management department. This role offers the chance to drive AI initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong leadership and communication skills, and have a passion for project management excellence. If you are proactive and motivated, this opportunity will allow you to make a significant impact in a growing organization focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of project management experience with team management skills.
• Strong communication and execution abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-visibility transformational projects and manage project delivery.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure successful project execution and delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Team Management

Communication Skills

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Fast-Paced Environment Adaptability

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Education

MBA or other advanced degrees

PMP or PMI certification

Job description

Opportunity for Permanent Employment: Successful candidates who demonstrate high performance, strong motivation, excellent communication skills, and effective project management abilities will have the opportunity to transition into a permanent position.

Typical Day in the Role

• Project Leadership: Lead high-visibility transformational projects, including meeting facilitation, roadmap creation, action item tracking, and project launch coordination.
• Delivery Responsibility: Own and drive the delivery of specific projects, ensuring milestones and timelines are met.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with various teams and partners to ensure the successful delivery of projects, providing updates, conducting cost-benefit analyses, and helping build roadmaps.

Department Overview

• GWAM AI Delivery Lead:
• Focuses on the successful execution and delivery of AI use cases for the GWAM (Global Wealth and Asset Management) department.
• The role involves collaborating with teams across the organization, tracking delivery progress, identifying risks, and facilitating the timely resolution of any issues or blockers.

General Accountability

• Day-to-Day Support: Support the delivery of Gen AI use cases across GWAM, assisting with project planning, analysis, reporting, and other tasks.
• Fast-paced Environment: Experience with managing and executing projects in a fast-paced setting, ensuring attention to detail and the ability to analyze large data sets to propose optimal solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Scope & Constraints Management: Work with leadership to define project scope, identify internal and external constraints, and create plans to deliver use cases within the specified timeframes.
• Evaluation & Execution: Critically evaluate information from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, and create execution plans aligned with business goals and priorities.
• Stakeholder Management: Work with business units and stakeholders to document requirements, plan processes, and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Delivery Oversight: Oversee prioritized use cases, escalate issues when necessary, and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Leadership Support: Assist leadership in planning, reporting, and analyzing data related to Gen AI initiatives, focusing on continuous service and quality improvements.

Summary of IT Project Manager Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee project design, scope management, cost control, and performance reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Team Leadership: Manage project resources, including recruiting, motivating, coaching, and advising team members.
• Collaboration: Partner with functional teams to define business requirements and lead developers in delivering high-quality solutions.
• Testing & Rollout: Develop and manage test plans, ensure defect-free products, facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and create rollout procedures.
• Cost-Benefit Analysis: Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses to ensure project viability and success.
• Steering Committees: Present to project sponsors and steering committees to ensure transparency and alignment on project progress.

Must-Have Skills/Requirements

• Experience: At least 5-7+ years of proven project management experience, including team management and building skills.
• Fast-Paced Environment: Ability to thrive and deliver results in a high-pressure, fast-paced setting.
• Motivation: Proactive and driven, able to take initiative and quickly start delivering results.
• Execution & Communication: Strong ability to execute, take initiative, and communicate effectively with various teams.
• Project Management Expertise: Proven experience in building project deliverables, creating roadmaps, and performing cost-benefit analyses.
• Education & Certifications: Preferred: MBA or other advanced degrees. Certifications: PMP or PMI certification is a plus but not mandatory.

This role is perfect for someone with strong project management skills, the ability to work in a dynamic environment, and a passion for driving AI-driven initiatives in a large-scale organizational setting.