Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager (Data Analytics) manages complex approved Projects for a business unit as a program in accordance with internal policy and procedure. Work closely with peers, business unit heads, sponsors and key stakeholders through all project lifecycle phases, including initiation, selection, analysis, design, development, integration and test, implementation, and benefits realization ensuring desired outcomes. Deliver (as part of each project) guidelines for ongoing maintenance & support of solutions delivered; ensure alignment with IT current and planned technical infrastructure, business strategy; ensures seamless introduction of change to production environments.ResponsibilitiesEnsures alignment with the PMO Project Portfolio to ensure identification and management of cross-project dependencies – i.e. risks, issues, requirements, design or solution to be able to usefully manage these.Ensures project align with the PMO Methodology to enforce project standards, ensuring projects are executed in accordance to the PMI best practices and in compliance internal and external requirements (i.e. policies)Collaborate with sponsor(s) and stakeholders to identify which projects can be managed as a project.Cross-functional team management coordinating with multiple vendors, consultants and business departments is requiredAgile scrum skills for managing and reporting on development tasks to stakeholders. Handle Ad-hoc requests at varying levels of detail for different audiencesHelp sponsors, stakeholders and the project subject matter experts define project scope, prepare project charter plan and other project materialsHas oversight of the purpose and status the project and can use this oversight to support project-level activity to ensure goals are met.Manages project communication, scope, schedule risk assessment, quality standard cost and resources within a dynamic matrix environment.May need to identify/close skill or knowledge gaps on a project team in order to ensure best outcomes.Ensure entry / exit criteria are agreed to and met at each project gate – ensures appropriate sign-off is obtainedBuilds and maintain relationships with internal partners, external vendors/consultants with the ability to flag concerns in early stages for escalation and prompt corrective actionIdentify and minimize exposure to risk on a projectAbility to track, monitor and resolve project issuesProvide timely project status updates to the AVP PMO, project sponsors, user community and internal IT managementCollaborate with project ream members as needed to resolve related issues, e.g. Infrastructure, planning, cross process impact, operational readiness, etc.Ensure proper hand-over to Application Support Team at system deployment, including training and/or documentationQualifications4-7 years managing large programs ($2-10M)4+ years data analytics/data management experienceSolid knowledge of the financial services industry/productsCross-Functional Business Change Management experience (i.e. people, process and tools)6 years of progressive broad-based information systems and business experienceGood time management skills with shifting prioritiesKnowledge of SAP is an assetDemonstrated knowledge of PMLC — PMP Certification (optional)Ability to lead and influence executive and peers to ensure best possible outcomesExcellent listening, coaching, group facilitation and conflict resolution skillsWell-developed interpersonal and client / vendor management and relationship skillsExcellent team-building skillsThis is a minimum 6 month contract located in Toronto with a likely extension (work from home until deemed safe). #J-18808-Ljbffr