Senior IT Project Manager to lead Audit and Compliance Projects for one of our financial services clients- 16562

Senior IT Project Manager to lead Audit and Compliance Projects for one of our financial services clients- 16562

Location: Hybrid/Toronto (3 Days a Week Onsite

Duration: 1 year contract

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week

Summary:

The IT Project Manager is responsible for applying project management methodologies throughout all phases of the project lifecycle. This includes project design, scope management, cost control, quality assurance, and performance reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, track, and manage project budgets, plans, timelines, and scope.

• Manage project resources, including procuring staff, motivating, coaching, and advising team members.

• Collaborate with functional project teams to define business requirements.

• Lead development teams in delivering high-quality software solutions that meet business needs.

• Define and oversee test plans to ensure products are defect-free prior to User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

• Facilitate UAT processes and develop rollout plans and procedures.

• Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses to stakeholders.

• Ensure adherence to systems development and project management best practices.

• Present updates and recommendations to steering committees or project sponsors.

Must Have Skills:

• 5-7 years of proven project management experience.
• Compliance or risk experience
• PMP or PMI certification required.
• Ability to adapt and exercise sound judgment in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.
• Quick learner of business processes and effective collaborator with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong risk assessment and management skills for technology applications and business functions.
• Experience delivering technology and business application solutions in large-scale, multi-platform environments.

Nice-to-have Skills -

1) Technical background

2) Financial institution

Degrees/Certifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).

PMP or PMI certification required.