Compensation: $80,000-90,000 plus up to 5% BonusJob SummaryProvide overall management for client projects, strategic intiatives and changes from initiation to closure. Ensure the business needs and outcomes of the project are defined, satisfied and costs identified. Adherence to project management methodology and delivery of the scope within the required time and budget, ensuring the quality standards are met.
Responsibilities:- Accountable to manage and lead multiple projects within a typical project life cycle of 6 - 12 months, involving multi-disciplinary and or cross-border teams.
- Responsible to ensure that assigned projects are delivered on-time, on-budget, and cost-effective.
- Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving internal stakeholders to ensure project feasibility and alignment.
- Develop and manage all project documentation including; project plans, resource allocation plans, operational work packages, project logs and detailed implementation plans.
- Responsible for project communication, including status reporting, risk management, escalation of issues, etc.
- Able to manage and prioritize existing and potential risks and develop strategies and controls for mitigation.
- Coordinate complex technical and operational detail between clients, vendors and internal operational and financial teams.
- Maintain a communication plan to all stakeholders and facilitate team meetings to communicate progress, status, risks and create a sense of urgency to resolve any issues.
- Expected to present in a professional manner for client engagements on the project and works closely with the Account Executives on client managment.
- Chair the internal and external steering committee meetings with clients and senior executives.
- Assist with any feasibility study, certification processes or project audits.
- Overall cordination of testing activities between multi-disciplinary teams.
- Assist with PMO process improvements, documentation of existing processes and work-flows.
Qualifications, Experience and Educational RequirementsWork Experience:
- Minimum of 5 to 7 years project managment experience with proven results.
- Experience with System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Experience Managing Projects in various locations throughout North America.
- Experience with EMV (Europay Mastercard Visa) chip, Digital Solutions (hardware/software) and payment card industry is preferred.
Skills and Competencies:
- Advanced experience with MS Powerpoint and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and enjoy creating presentations for executive management.
- Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to effectively work with and lead others in teams.
- Superior verbal and written communications skills including presentation at every level of the organization.
- Analytical, detail-oriented with excellent planning and problem solving skills.
- Effective and persuasive communication skills.
- Disciplined approach to reporting, metrics and performance management.
- Working knowledge of systems (i.e., SAP, Jira, and ServiceNow).
Education:
- A University or college degree in a relevant discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with a Computer Science, Engineering or Business Administration.
- Project Managment Professional (PMP) certification is an asset.
Working Conditions- Office Setting
- May require support outside of regular business hours and weekends during project implementation phase
- Travel required (up to 25%) within North America
Physical RequirementsAdditional Information*This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The candidate hired will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by the supervisor. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as needed. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
By applying to this position you are confirming you possess either a Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or valid work permit.Please note: Reference Checks and Credit, Criminal Background Checks will be administered on suitably qualified candidates. Your application will be kept on file for up to two years.
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