Project Manager – Banking/PMP
Tagline: Are you an experienced Project Manager seeking a challenging role in banking? Apply Now!
Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Project Manager – Banking/PMP. This position involves leading large-scale projects within the banking sector, focusing on regulatory system modernization and enterprise transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will oversee project delivery, coordinate diverse teams, and ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
Pay rate range (CAD): $72.46/hr – $86.96/hr
Responsibilities:
- Define and develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, and budgets
- Manage and track project budgets and expenses to ensure cost control
- Lead and oversee project teams, including direct reports, contractors, and matrixed personnel
- Effectively communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and executive sponsors
- Facilitate risk assessments and proactively address potential project risks and issues
- Develop, coordinate, and execute User Acceptance Testing plans and rollout procedures
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to define and gather detailed business requirements
- Lead the delivery of high-quality software solutions ensuring they meet business needs
- Prepare and deliver presentations to steering committees and project sponsors
- Manage project procurement, staffing, and resource allocation
- Ensure the application of project management best practices and compliance with organizational standards
- Monitor project performance and take corrective actions to keep projects on track
Desired Skill-Set:
- Proven experience leading technology implementation projects within banking or financial services
- Strong understanding of both business processes and technology delivery
- Experience managing regulatory systems or compliance initiatives
- Proficiency with MS Project or equivalent project management tools
- Familiarity with delivery frameworks and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)
- Prior experience managing RAID logs, risks, issues, dependencies, and assumptions
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field
- 8-10 years of relevant project management experience
Nice to Have:
- PMP or PMI certification
- Prior experience working on regulatory projects or initiatives
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