Senior Project Manager,Retail Services - CONTRACT

ROSS; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead retail banking projects. This role demands strong project management skills, with a focus on e-banking systems and methodologies like PMP and Agile. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership, creativity in problem-solving, and the ability to manage resources effectively. A calm demeanor and fluency in French are essential for collaborating with diverse teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the financial services sector while working with top-notch professionals in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience with a focus on retail banking.
• Expertise in project planning and standard methodologies like PMP and Agile.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage retail banking and e-banking projects effectively.
• Ensure project deliverables are met within budget and timelines.

Skills

Project Management

PMP

Agile Methodologies

Risk Mitigation

Resource Planning

E-banking Systems

Analytical Skills

French Language

Education

Canadian Securities Course

Job description

Our client is a boutique consulting firm of top-notch Financial Services technology professionals. They have expert knowledge in the Capital Markets, Wealth & Investment Management, and Retail Banking sectors, offering their clients a winning combination of business and technical expertise. Their hands-on approach combines the rigor of business-driven frameworks and methodologies with the flexibility of a senior team, giving clients a superior level of customization. They have engaged ROSS (www.getROSS.com) to search for a Senior Project Manager, Retail Services.

ROSS is a team of People Specialists helping companies align their People Strategy with their business growth. We provide remote or onsite HR and Recruitment solutions such as Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), complemented by leading-edge open-source HRIS software.

Senior Project Manager, Retail Services will be responsible for leading and managing Retail banking/E-banking projects.

Requirements:

1. Solid Project Management leadership experience (5+ years)
2. Project planning and project management expertise
3. Expert in standard project management methodologies including PMP, PRINCE, Agile or similar is strongly preferred
4. Experience in progress reporting, issue resolution, action tracking, and ability to identify risks and create risk mitigation plans
5. Experience in resource planning, defining skill set requirements, and people management
6. Ability to execute against project plan timelines to deliver agreed upon deliverables within approved budget
7. 5+ years experience implementing retail banking or e-banking systems i.e., card services, web services etc.
8. Canadian Securities Course is a nice to have
9. Wide understanding of securities and bank functions (potentially including retail and commercial banking, risk, treasury, capital markets, wealth management, support functions)
10. Demonstrated ability to lead combined with a calm professional demeanor and ability to work with all levels of the organization from analysts to executives
11. Self-motivated independent thinker with experience on larger projects (6-12 month requirements phase)
12. Creative problem-solving and strong diagnostic and analytical skills
13. Strong organizational, follow-up and priority-setting skills
14. Quick learner – e.g., able to quickly understand an application’s high-level functionality
15. Ability to work independently to accomplish tasks assigned
16. Experience following structured methodologies and frameworks
17. French speaking is required

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