Senior Project Management Jobs

Leads assigned projects from project initiation to implementation to achieve desired business results. Ensures that a successful business outcome is the prime measure of project success including delivering projects on time, within budget, within quality standards and to the satisfaction of the project sponsor. Drives to mitigate execution risk to achieve the desired business outcomes. Understands the business/group and facilitates communication with other program/project managers and stakeholders efficiently and effectively. Directs, manages, and coordinates team members including other project managers, business and technology resources, user groups, internal and external consultants and contractors, as well as vendors and external regulatory organizations.

• Develops all related project management artifacts, while complying with applicable enterprise standards
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Adheres to Bank risk, regulatory and compliance controls.
• Judgement skills – In-depth.
• Manages overall project budget.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans.
• Able to manage ambiguity.
• Entrepreneurial skills – In-depth.
• Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
• Project management experience – 6 to 8 years.
• Directs complex initiatives typically involving multiple business units.
• Valid PMP designation from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is an asset.
• Manages/validates financial forecasts and conducts ongoing reconciliation.
• Able to apply project management methodologies or approaches.
• Provides project sponsor with advice on the viability of the business case (costs, benefits, KPIs, etc.) throughout the project.
• Demonstrates ownership and commitment by holding themselves accountable for the identification and resolution of project problems.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Ensures change management plans are developed, socialized and consistently measured to deliver the expected project benefits and adoption.
• Demonstrates stakeholder partnership that involves effective communicating with the project sponsor; gains and builds trust and rapport.
• Negotiates complex contracts with external vendors (in consultation with Strategic Sourcing) to ensure receipt of specific resources and materials
• Socializes change management plans with stakeholders and consistently measures project effectiveness and adoption.
• Influence skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
• Qualifications:
• Monitors and controls project deliverables. Makes recommendations and adjustments to the overall project plan to achieve deliverables,
• Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
• Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert.
• Able to manage project and business risks, including project interdependencies.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.
• Understands project interdependencies and demonstrates critical thinking that proactively identifies project risks and establishes effective risk mitigation from the outset.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
• Able to navigates challenging situations effectively.
• Exercises direct accountability for projects with up to 50 team members
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices.
• Able to resolve project issues effectively.
• Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.
• Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Executes project requirements in governance frameworks focused on risk appetite, regulatory and compliance standards.
• Leads and/or represents the project in project team meetings, governance forums and inter-department forums.
• Manages all aspects of the project lifecycle, including business, operational and technology deliverables. Ensures all project processes are completed.
• Takes ownership of the project from cradle to grave and ensures all project artifacts are completed.
• Stakeholder management – Expert.
• Provides guidance to the project sponsor on the implementation and sustainment of projects, resulting in successful project outcomes.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert.
• Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.
• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and/or certification in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
• Learning agility – In-depth.

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