Senior Project Manager

Senior Project ManagerBrainhunter is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to work for our valued financial services client. The position requires the successful consultant to be on-site three days a week in Downtown Toronto.
Our prestigious client is looking for a Business PM with a strong understanding of Investment Management & Mutual/Seg Funds. The Project Manager will lead projects of moderate risk/complexity, working with business unit and technology leaders, project team members, and external parties, to ensure that projects are defined, planned, and delivered.
The Project Manager is accountable to the Project Sponsor for the delivery of business outcomes and value as set out in the project charter that outlines the agreed-upon approach, project scope, cost, schedule, quality, risk, and required resources to deliver the expected business value that meets sponsor’s expectations. This role applies broad knowledge and experience managing small to medium complexity projects or initiatives, manages relationships and collaboration with stakeholders, and ensures projects meet the required deliverables. The Project Manager also contributes to the adoption of standards or practices.
Requirements
2‑5 years managing small to medium projects
University or College education in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Related industry certifications (PMP, Prince2) are considered an asset.
Knowledge of a variety of project management practices and methods and how to apply them in low‑to‑medium complexity projects
Business, technical and financial acumen
Experience managing stakeholder relationships
Good understanding of project methodologies and experience with project management tools (e.G. MS Project), task management and collaboration tools like JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint
Working knowledge of Agile, Iterative and Waterfall methodologies.
Demonstrated understanding of risk assessment and management techniques
Experience in developing effective relationships with management and technology or business stakeholders
Managing a high volume of activity with a delivery focus, with the ability to prioritize and manage expectations appropriately
Executing on projects with a high attention to detail
Application ProcessPlease email your resume to Reema Kaur at View email address on ca.hrm.tc.
We thank all applicants for their interest;
however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Project Management
Industries: Banking, Insurance, and Financial Services
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