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Project Manager, IFRS (Closed)

About the Opportunity

• 7 – 10 years of progressive experience in project management in large financial institutions
• PMP Certification
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on relationship management and team building
• Ability to work in an environment with fluctuating deadlines and multiple professional perspectives
• Ability to confidently interact with various levels of management
• Ability to effectively and concisely communicate project information to provide comprehensive, concise recommendations to management
• Ability to effectively manage projects in a matrix organization
• Ability to hold project team members and other stakeholders accountable to ensure that projects can progress according to plan
• Can effectively contribute to analysis of project expense trends and understands the impact on projected spend
• Has a personal sense of urgency about solving problems and getting work done and instills the same in the project team
• Ability to positively motivate project teams to meet aggressive deadlines
• Ability to create project plans for complex projects with many interrelated paths

About You

• Provide clear direction and motivation to project team, mentor and develop project managers to track, execute and report on project activities
• Lead project work that is distributed across a substantial number of vendor and Internal teams and resources
• Responsible for working with the various teams across the globe to ensure proper implementation of change
• Work in a matrix organization with a group of project managers who are individually responsible for planning, executing and reporting on interdependent projects
• Work with Project Management Office to develop and enhance project management processes, project manager performance and client satisfaction
• Ensure the definition and approval of project scope, deliverables, desired quality and measures of success
• Develop and manage stakeholder relationships
• Develop and manage detailed work plans, project schedules, estimates and resource plans in conjunction with project team members and other involved business teams
• Monitor and report on project status highlighting issues and risks appropriately; as necessary, coordinate the development, discussion, and approval of corrective action and/or contingency plans
• Define and manage project risks and issues ensuring appropriate strategies and plans are in place to mitigate or handle effectively. Proactively escalate risks and issues as appropriate
• Ensure effective and timely communication occurs within the project team and between the project team and their stakeholders
• Ensure that appropriate processes, tools and techniques are available and used by the project team
• Ensure that project activities and deliverables adhere to internal quality standards

Pay Rate

$65 - $75/hour

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.