Project Manager – Banking, Risk Management

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Hybrid | Downtown, Toronto

Duration: 6 months

Our client, a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto, is looking for a Project Manager – Banking, Risk Management, to direct small/medium-sized complex projects often involving multiple internal and external constituents and matrix partners. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in role:

• Performs DPMO governance duties, such as reporting, controls/compliance reviews, KPI analytics
• Supports reporting and follow-ups in support of EPMO related initiatives
• Enables new KPIs through deep dive reviews and regular follow-ups with the stakeholders
• Manages DPMO sharepoint hierarchy and supports access requests
• Provides support to PPM users, as required
• Support onboarding of new PMs and PCOs
• Work with people managers across different business areas to ensure projects are staffed with the right mix of people who exhibits the required perspectives, skills, and behaviours
• Directly manages all aspects of the project lifecycle as assigned and works with matrix staff assigned on the project to deliver the project
• Within the context of the assigned project, responsible for building and sustaining the day-to-day relationships and communications (including project briefings) with stakeholders at various levels of the organization, including executive level, as well as other internal and external resources. Sustains and manages the relationship with the accountable executive through the duration of the project by providing sound advice, counsel, and support on the progress of the project
• Chairs regular core team and key governance forums to review project progress, issues and risks with key stakeholders.
• Ensures the mechanism of change management (plans, processes, tools) are in place and effectively executed within DPMO
• Rigorously manages scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed on time, cost and quality parameters
• Defines and tracks project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan
• Develops project artifacts including charter, resource plan, project management plan, integrated schedule, contingency plan while complying with the applicable enterprise standards
• Develop and maintain project documentation – ensuring quality and consistency across the BDO.
• Act as the project secretariat – this includes preparing/distributing agendas, attending meetings, preparing/distributing clear and detailed minutes on a timely basis, recording, communicating, and following up on action items and maintaining project distribution lists.
• Support project reporting – including regular status reporting and ad-hoc presentations.
• Support the Snr Project Manager to maintain momentum of the project against a background of constantly conflicting priorities. In this role you are required to multitask on several projects at one time depending upon complexity and activities in progress.
• Perform financial management activities such as project forecasting and payment processing – completing investigations as required to resolve discrepancies as they occur
• Support the development and standardization of the PCO practice within the BDO. This includes developing new process / templates and providing coaching / oversight over junior PCOs

Must Have Skills:

• 8+ years of experience with project management skills including multiple aspects of the PMBOK (i.e., Project Management Institute’s PM Body of Knowledge)
• Knowledge and expertise in the use of project tools (e.g. Clarity, MS Project, SharePoint repositories, Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC))
• 2+ years of experience with change management
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft office tools (Excel, Word, PPT) and strong experience with presenting to stakeholders
• 5+ years of experience managing budget and financial activities

Nice-To-Have Skills:

• Knowledge of PowerPoint BI
• Holding a valid PMP designation from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or another valid program management certification (e.g. Prince 2)
• Previous Banking Experience
• Knowledge of risk management skills

Soft Skills Required:

• Solid presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Solid problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to recognize and comprehend complex issues
• Ability to navigate a matrixed organization effectively
• Ability to translate information in a professional manner using business language

Education:

• University Degree

FP Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. In accordance with the requirements set out in the Employment Standards Act, FP Inc. hereby declares that AI is utilized in the screening process for this position. The hourly compensation range for this role is $80/hr -$97/hr. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities, and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.