Job Title: Project Manager - Senior

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Pay Range: $62.06 - $75.86 per hour

Intelliswift Software Inc. conceptualizes, builds, and supports the world's most amazing technology products and solutions. Our team of rich experts from diverse backgrounds contributes to making Intelliswift one of the most reliable partners in IT and Talent solutions. We specialize in delivering world-class Digital Product Engineering, Data Management and Analytics, and Staffing Solutions services to Fortune companies, SMBs, ISVs, and fast-growing startups.

Description of responsibilities:

Role Mandate: We are looking for a Senior PM to join their team in managing activities for a variety of project initiatives, all at different hierarchies. While each senior leader has their own portfolio, the burden of project management increases as it moves up the chain of organizational hierarchy. Some changes are smaller and can live within a specific team's portfolio and some change projects are more complex and are managed at a higher executive level across Procurement.
We are seeking candidates with foundational skills but the right personality is key. Soft skills are very important in this role to be successful.

Role Responsibilities
The selected candidate must be comfortable and able to support 3 mandates. They must be able to live in these 3 spaces at once with the flexibility to toggle and the instinct to act quickly. Ability to do so should be demonstrated in their PM skills.
1. Leading and providing direct project management (highest level)
2. Overseeing and gathering information and reporting for the various portfolios (senior manager and director level)
3. Consolidation, structuring, Gantt charts (manager level)
The selected candidate needs to not only be able to provide assistance at each hierarchy level, but needs to have the instinct and ambition to identify when help is needed so they can step in. Social skills are key in this role as the contractor will sometimes be in a senior position of project management, sometimes in a senior manager peer position of project management, and sometimes in a subordinate position of project management (taking direction from senior managers and directors).

Leads assigned projects from project initiation to implementation to achieve desired business results. Ensures that a successful business outcome is the prime measure of project success including delivering projects on time, within budget, within quality standards and to the satisfaction of the project sponsor. Drives to mitigate execution risk to achieve the desired business outcomes. Understands the business/group and facilitates communication with other program/project managers and stakeholders efficiently and effectively. Directs, manages, and coordinates team members including other project managers, business and technology resources, user groups, internal and external consultants and contractors, as well as vendors and external regulatory organizations.

Fosters a culture aligned to CLIENT purpose, values and strategy and role models CLIENT values and behaviours in all that they do.
Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.
Regularly connects work to CLIENT's purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.
Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.
Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.
Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.
Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices.
Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
Assists in the development of strategic plans.
Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.
Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.
Manages/validates financial forecasts and conducts ongoing reconciliation.
Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
Socializes change management plans with stakeholders and consistently measures project effectiveness and adoption.
Directs complex initiatives typically involving multiple business units.
Exercises direct accountability for projects with up to 50 team members
Negotiates complex contracts with external vendors (in consultation with Strategic Sourcing) to ensure receipt of specific resources and materials
Takes ownership of the project from cradle to grave and ensures all project artifacts are completed.
Manages overall project budget.
Provides guidance to the project sponsor on the implementation and sustainment of projects, resulting in successful project outcomes
Manages all aspects of the project lifecycle, including business, operational and technology deliverables. Ensures all project processes are completed.
Ensures change management plans are developed, socialized and consistently measured to deliver the expected project benefits and adoption.
Executes project requirements in governance frameworks focused on risk appetite, regulatory and compliance standards.
Develops all related project management artifacts, while complying with applicable enterprise standards
Monitors and controls project deliverables. Makes recommendations and adjustments to the overall project plan to achieve deliverables,
Provides project sponsor with advice on the viability of the business case (costs, benefits, KPIs, etc.) throughout the project.
Understands project interdependencies and demonstrates critical thinking that proactively identifies project risks and establishes effective risk mitigation from the outset.
Demonstrates stakeholder partnership that involves effective communicating with the project sponsor; gains and builds trust and rapport.
Demonstrates ownership and commitment by holding themselves accountable for the identification and resolution of project problems.
Leads and/or represents the project in project team meetings, governance forums and inter-department forums.
Adheres to Bank risk, regulatory and compliance controls.
Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Soft Skills Required:
Excellent communication skills
Ambitious, able to set the course
Consultative
Motivated by differentiation, able to work at junior through senior levels
Committed to success
Curious, inquisitive, asks thoughtful questions
Able to navigate the unknown
Savvy, sharp
People person
Confident, a natural
Open-minded
Influential

Qualifications:
MUST HAVE: Project management experience 6 to 8 years (grounded in PM organization, meetings, minutes, sequence activities, problem solving)
Banking and Procurement experience are nice to have
Valid PMP designation from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is an asset.
Entrepreneurial skills, able to navigate change In-depth.
Judgement skills In-depth.
Learning agility In-depth.
Stakeholder management Expert.
Able to navigates challenging situations effectively.
Able to apply project management methodologies or approaches.
Able to manage project and business risks, including project interdependencies.
Able to resolve project issues effectively.
Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.
Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.
Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert.

Candidates selected to interview should be able to discuss:
Growth mindset
Where and how they've driven and navigated change
Examples of how they've influenced/guided others (form subordinates to managers)

Interviews
Round 1 brief Teams call with hiring manager to assess suitability, discuss 3 mandates/structure, expectations
Round 2 with senior managers
Rounds 3 if needed with hiring manager to make decision

Intelliswift is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The range provided for this position is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location. Intelliswift offers medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, supplemental life and AD&D insurance, and any other benefits per state law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Intelliswift celebrates a diverse and inclusive workforce. We offer equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected basis under the law.

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