Senior Project Manager
Role and Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain client relationships, understanding and documenting their specific requirements.
- Manage project phases efficiently, ensuring timely, budget-compliant completion.
- Lead stakeholder meetings, providing regular project updates and communication.
- Create detailed project plans, establish goals, budgets, and resource needs.
- Identify and escalate project risks as appropriate.
- Keep accurate records of project changes, adhering to change management protocols.
- Allocate tasks and manage daily operations within the project team.
- Facilitate regular meetings to set and review project objectives.
- Provide project status updates in managerial meetings.
- Support deployments and releases, including after-hours supervision.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders on IT projects related to Infrastructure, Data Operations, Integration, and Security.
- Lead business centric, IT driven projects, that align with the organizational goals. Support corporate digital transformation initiatives.
- Manage integration and security projects, ensuring system connectivity and data protection.
- Conduct risk assessments focusing on infrastructure security and data integrity.
- Control project timelines and budgets, ensuring efficient resource utilization.
- Maintain clear communication within project teams for consistent progress.
- Create and uphold project documentation.
- Coordinate with external partners for project success.
- Stay updated with IT industry trends and apply these to current and future projects.
- Ensure regulatory compliance in project execution.
- Offer technical guidance and foster a collaborative environment within project teams.
- Assist in developing IT policies and procedures for operational efficiency and security.
- Address additional IT needs as the organization evolves and perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field, with a minimum of 8 years in project management.
- Comprehensive understanding of IT infrastructure, data operations, system integration, and cybersecurity.
- Demonstrated success in managing complex IT projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
- Proficient in project management methodologies like Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, adept in handling intricate IT challenges.
- Strong leadership and communication abilities, with experience guiding diverse teams and effectively engaging with various stakeholders.
- Skilled in risk management, quality assurance, and compliance with IT regulatory standards.
- Agile and adaptable to evolving technology landscapes, implementing IT best practices.
- Excellent organizational skills, capable of juggling multiple tasks and meeting tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Asana, Microsoft Project).
- Project Management (PMP) or IT Service Management (ITIL) certification are required.
- Proactive, creative, and collaborative with a detail-oriented mindset.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with a strong passion for technology and client-focused flexibility.
- Background in IT or application projects within fintech or related sectors, especially in the Canadian mortgage industry, is advantageous.
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