Hiring a Senior Project Manager (Must Have skillset: Banking/Financial Services/Investment domain experience with a strong understanding of Investment Management & Mutual/ Seg Funds, moderate risk/complexity, project management methodologies, project management tools like MS Project, and task management & collaboration tools like JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint) . Preference will be given to candidates whose resumes clearly meet the required experience and requirements outlined below. Professionals with suitable experience may send their updated resume to Sriram.Parasa@brainhunter.com
Requirement Summary
- Job Role/Title : Senior Project Manager
- Job Type : Long-Term Contract Opportunity. Initial contract of 12 months with good possibilities of extensions.
- Job Location : Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Style : Hybrid Work setting - 3 days/week in the office required. (Can work from Toronto / London offices)
- Work Hours : 37.5 hours/week
Position Overview, Responsibilities & Deliverables : Seeking a Business PM with a strong understanding of Investment Management & Mutual/ Seg Funds. The Project Manager is responsible for leading 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 the sponsor’s expectations. This role applies broad knowledge and experience in managing small to medium complexity projects or initiatives. This role is accountable for proficient and independent project management, managing relationships and collaboration with stakeholders. The Project Manager is also responsible for ensuring the projects meet the standard for required deliverables and contributes to the adoption of these standards or practices.
Any specific tools/skillset:
- 8+ 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 - 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, and SharePoint
- Working knowledge of Agile, Iterative, and Waterfall methodologies.
- Demonstrate understanding of risk assessment and management techniques
- Experience in:
- Developing effective relationships with management, technology, or business stakeholders
- Managing a high volume of activity with a delivery focus, with the ability to prioritize and manage expectations appropriately
- Executing projects with close attention to detail.
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How to Apply : Please email me your up-to-date Resume/CV at Sriram.Parasa@brainhunter.com
We appreciate all the applicants for their interest in working with us; however, only those candidates shortlisted for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.