IT Project Manager Niche (Program Manager)

IT Project Manager Niche (Program Manager)#26-17415 $98.40-$103.14 per hour Toronto, ON, Canada Hybrid Job Description 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