Senior IT Project Manager

Nexus Systems Group Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology consulting firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager for a 6-month hybrid contract. The role involves overseeing project management methodologies and ensuring successful software delivery. Candidates must have 8+ years of experience, strong risk management skills, and excellent communication abilities. Immediate interviews will be conducted for this urgent backfill position.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager.
• Experience delivering technology solutions in large-scale environments.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee application of project management methodology during all phases.
• Develop, track, and manage program budget and project plans.
• Lead teams of developers in delivering high-quality software solutions.

Skills

IT Project Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Communication

Deadline Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

MBA or related advanced degree preferred

PMP or PMI certification

Job description

Overview

Location: Hybrid - Toronto. Contract Duration: 6 months. Possibility of extension & conversion to FTE. Number of Positions: 1. Schedule: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5 hrs/week. Reason: Urgent backfill for resource ending on May 29th.

Business Context

Business group: Global Technology Control Testing – the global team for technology control testing and assurance, including regulatory obligations.

Project

US EOL program – a strategic project related to software currency among bank applications. The team is responsible for controls assurance.

Candidate Value Proposition

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to drive a key strategic initiative with high visibility among senior stakeholders within one of the Top 5 Banking Institutions in Canada. They will work with and learn from diverse industry leaders globally, who have backgrounds in top technology companies.

Typical Day in Role

• Oversees the application of project management methodology during all phases of the project cycle, including project design, scope management, cost control, quality and performance reporting.
• Develops, tracks and manages program budget, project plans, timelines and scope.
• Manages project resources including procuring project staff, developing, motivating, coaching and advising.
• Partners closely with other functional teams to define business requirements.
• Leads teams of developers in the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business needs.
• Defines test plans and ensures that products are defect-free before User Acceptance Testing.
• Facilitates the User Acceptance Testing process, developing rollout plans and procedures.
• Prepares and presents cost-benefit analyses.
• Ensures appropriate systems development and program management processes are being utilized.
• Makes presentations to steering committees or project sponsors.

Candidate Requirements / Must Have Skills

1. 8+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager
2. Demonstrated experience delivering technology and business application solutions in a large-scale, multi-platform systems environment
3. Risk background and experience with a strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles to technology applications/products and business functions
4. Can manage critical deadlines and multiple deliverables, is highly organized and detail-oriented
5. Excellent communication skills with stakeholders

Soft Skills Required

• People management and team building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible/adaptable in changing environments and to manage competing priorities.
• Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organization.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred. PMP or PMI certification.

Best vs. Average Candidate

An absolute team player who understands the criticality of communication in high-performing teams, can grasp new topics quickly, asks questions confidently, stays current with best practices, and can suggest improvements to key processes.

Candidate Review & Selection – Interview Process

1. 1-2 rounds - 30 minutes per round.
2. MS Teams video interviews – with Hiring Manager and 1 other project member.

Hiring Manager Availability

Availability ASAP. Note: as this is an urgent backfill, Hiring Manager will be interviewing ASAP next week starting on Wednesday. Please advise resources to be available to interview ASAP.