IT Project Manager Niche (Program Manager)

Iconma

Toronto, ON

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$98.40–$103.14 Per Hour
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Banking Services, Best Practices, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Cost Estimates, Customer Experience, Documentation, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Risk Management, Forecasting, Health Plan, Information Technology & Information Systems, Investment Management, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Lifecycle, Program Planning, Project Estimates, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Regulations, Request for Proposals (RFP), Resource Management, Risk, Risk Management, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Sourcing Strategy, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Delivery, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Toronto, ON
POSTED
2 days ago
Our client, a Banking company, is looking for a IT Project Manager Niche (Program Manager) for their Toronto, ON/Hybrid location.
 
Responsibilities:
  • The Senior Program Manager will plan, manage, and deliver distinct programs with a high level of risk exposure through all specific phases in alignment with business and/or enterprise strategies.
  • Your Accountabilities Include:
  • Indirectly manage program team consisting of Business Analysts, Business SMEs and technology resources under the PDLC or Agile or hybrid project & resource management frameworks.
  • Engage Executive Sponsor, senior leadership, and other key stakeholder groups to ensure effective, efficient and compliant delivery of programs.
  • Engage appropriate stakeholders to identify and manage required outcomes of programs for the business
  • Establish effective program oversight and other governance structures and protocols, and engage the correct levels to support the direction for the program(s)
  • Provide on-going communication to key stakeholders, including the Program Sponsor, Business Program Owner and Portfolio Manager to ensure they are aware of significant changes to the program status(es) in a timely manner
  • Respond to inquiries and escalate concerns from stakeholders at all levels in the organization (technical, business, Senior and Executive Management)
  • Provide advice and guidance to business partners and program team(s) as required regarding best practices in program management
  • Collaborate with appropriate partners to ensure required resources are assigned to the program for successful delivery
  • Deliver and own program outcomes that are aligned to established cost, timing, deliverable and scope objectives
  • Generate cost estimates and provides program financial management, incorporating risk, by leveraging appropriate tools and templates
  • Proactively identify and track program risk and develop mitigation plans to manage risk
  • Accurately forecast and manage assigned budget to provide monthly financial reporting for programs in alignment with Finance standards
  • Support vendor management and strategic sourcing process, managing RFP activities and partnering with vendor(s) to ensure efficient and effective program delivery
  • Apply client principles of program management life cycle methodologies & governance, tools and best practices, ensuring that appropriate documentation, change and risk management practices are in place
 
Requirements:
  • 10+ years of Program Management experience
  • Experience leading team’s of Project Managers
  • Experience leading multiple complex technology project deliverables (in parallel) with large multi-million dollar budgets
  • Experience delivering with compliance to internal governance standards
  • Big bank experience
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Executive stakeholder management
  • Desire to learn and become a SME
  • Thrives in fast-paced environments
  • Creates a professional and empathetic work environment
  • Anticipates Executive focus
  • Experience using MS Office (Project) suite, Jira, Confluence and Clarity
  • Prior client experience
  • PMP and/or Scaled Agile certifications
  • Regulatory Delivery experience
  • Complex Data Project experience
  • 10+ years of Program Management experience                                       10 years
  • Anticipates Executive focus                                                                 
  • Big bank experience                                                                            
  • Creates a professional and empathetic work environment                       
  • Desire to learn and become a SME                                                       
  • Experience delivering with compliance to internal governance standards                       
  • Experience leading multiple complex technology project deliverables (in parallel) with large                   
  • Experience leading team’s of Project Managers                                                             
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)                                              
  • Strong executive stakeholder management                                            
  • Thrives in fast-paced environments                                                       
  • Complex Data Project experience                                                         
  • Experience using MS Office (Project) suite, Jira, Confluence and Clarity            
  • PMP and/or Scaled Agile certifications                                                             
  • Prior client experience                                                                          1 years
  • Regulatory Delivery experience                                                                        
 
Why Should You Apply?

About the Company

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Iconma

ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.

  • Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
  • Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
  • Founded in 2000
  • 2000+ Employees

The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Management Consulting Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://www.iconma.com/