Project Manager

Our Client, a multi-national telecommunications technology is seeking an experienced Project manager in Toronto that has banking experience and has managed projects related to credit card implementation and support.

Program Leadership & Governance:

• Chair and run program meetings, ensuring clear agendas, decisions, and follow-ups.
• Consolidate status updates from multiple lines of business and present executive-level dashboards.
• Act as a trusted delegate for the Program Delivery Director, making informed decisions in her absence.
• Assist in building and maturing the PMO framework for the program.

Delivery Management:

• Develop and maintain an integrated project plan, consolidating inputs from multiple teams.
• Drive Agile delivery across squads, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Manage a squad consisting of Tech Lead, 4-6 Developers, and 2-3 Testers.
• Oversee coordination of vendor resources and internal teams (up to 50-60 people).

Stakeholder & Vendor Management:

• Engage with senior business sponsors and technology leaders, probing and asking the right questions.
• Push back effectively on vendors and internal stakeholders when necessary to protect program objectives.
• Ensure alignment across business units, technology teams, and external partners. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Elite Technical. Required Skills Required Skills & Experience 7 years Experience

• Core Banking Expertise:

  Experience with Thought Machine or similar platforms (Temenos, Finastra, etc.).

• Banking Domain Knowledge:

  Mandatory experience in retail or commercial banking transformation.

• Agile Delivery:

  Proven track record managing Agile squads and large-scale programs.

• Vendor Management:

  Strong ability to challenge vendors and negotiate deliverables.

• System Integration:

  Hands-on experience with complex integration projects.

• Leadership:

  Ability to manage large teams (50-60 people) and influence senior stakeholders.

• Communication:

  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for executive reporting.

• Decision-Making:

  Comfortable making educated decisions on behalf of leadership.

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Previous CIBC Experience:

Highly desirable for familiarity with internal processes and culture.