What you will do:
• Facilitate definition of project scope, goals and deliverables in support of assigned projects in collaboration with Project Sponsors and Steering Committee members.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Estimate resources and submit budget proposals, adhering to strict financial and resource management practices during the life of the project.
• Develop full-scale project plans and resource schedules, and track project timelines/milestones, using appropriate planning tools.
• Develop and deliver status reports and Steering Committee presentations on a timely basis.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential issues, and devise contingency plans.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project to ensure successful adoption of the business solution.
• Conduct project post mortems and create recommendations in the final Project Close report leveraging successful and unsuccessful project lessons learned.
What you will bring:
• Demonstration of strong leadership skills through specific project team examples.
• Experience working with technical financial solutions and working knowledge of accounting practices through education or hands on experience.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with expert fluency in Microsoft tools (MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Competent and proficient understanding of a variety of technology platforms, including ERP’s such as SAP and PeopleSoft as well as current Internet technologies.
• Proven strength in the application and interpretation of Project Management methodologies.
• Industry recognized certification in Project Management, with post certification experience.
• Bachelor's degree from recognized post-secondary institution.
• Up to 3 years of business project management experience
Skills / Knowledge:
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines using analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, vendors, and other departments.
• Diverse and creative solution orientation focusing on both technical and process solutions for the financial business area.
• Ability to negotiate and defuse tension in a goal oriented, complex, project environment.
• Ability to deal with project issues and risks through the use of proven methods and strong management capability.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong multitasking capability.
• Adept at conducting research into business solutions and products.
• Must be able and willing to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Proven team and people management/mentorship skills within a defined group as well as external relationships.
• Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
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