Roles & Responsibilities:
Ability to execute projects under multiple methodologies (Agile – Scrum & Playback Methodology, Waterfall and variations of the three)
Ability to execute Programs with multiple streams reporting into the Program
Consolidate updates of individual projects that are part of a Program and report and present to executive team members
Plans and manages all components of simple to high complexity IT projects varying in size
Plans and manages multiple projects simultaneously within budget, schedule quality, and customer satisfaction.
Develops project artifacts including detailed work plans, schedules, estimates, resource plans, communication plans, risk management plans, among others.
Owns delivery of project objectives and provides leadership to achieve business objectives.
Carries out scope and budget integration across projects to obtain synergies and enhanced benefits.
Ensures project team compliance with CMMI standards including PMLC and SDLC standards.
Ensures project team compliance with other organizational processes and procedures.
Provides periodic status and progress updates to all stakeholders.
Generates and maintains project metrics for effective project monitoring and control.
Influences and manages stakeholders through strong communication and negotiation skills.
Pro-actively manages project risks, issues, and actions.
Collaborates and negotiates with senior leaders across functions.
Collaborates and communicates with end clients and vendors.
Key Qualifications
Minimum 8 years’ progressive experience managing small to large IT Projects; specifically, in the Canadian Financial Services Industry.
Minimum 1-3 years’ progressive experience managing Programs
University degree or equivalent education.
Scrum Master Certification preferred
PMP Designation or other equivalent related Project Management Certifications.
Strong understanding of Agile practices (focus on Scrum and Playback Methodology) PMI-PMBOK, PRINCE2, CMMI and/or ITIL methodology, processes, and procedures.
Experience in Canadian Mutual Fund or Transfer agency experience preferred.
Current and related work experience in managing all facets of application and software product development projects.
Other Requirements
Strong ability to manage projects and teams cross-functionally in a global matrix organization within varying time zones.
Must be able to lead project team members varying in size from small to large groups.
Proficient in verbal and written communication.
Strong ability to deliver presentations and other project related information (e.g. status, issues, and risks) to clients and senior management in concise and clear manner.
Highly organized and effective in engaging others to influence, motivate and negotiate to achieve successful project delivery results.
Must demonstrate ability to work independently while ensuring all results and contributions support the team and project goals and timelines.
Highly effective with problem identification, assessment of project gaps, risks and issues and implement resolution methods in a timely manner.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build effective working relationships, solicit co-operation, and resolve conflicts. Transformation Program Director – additional responsibilities
Program Management Functions (additional)
Participate in development of program playbooks on transformation initiatives
Plan program estimation into program annual budget for financial management
Develop new agile planning tools for project managers
Coach and develop change manager, project managers, project financial analyst
Build executive presentations Strategic Elements
Identify transformation initiatives to improve the business bottom or top-line growth
Document existing program processes for rollout to BAU
Business case to improve existing PMO; increase value and decrease cost
Develop implement
What’s in it for you
Excellent benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life, FSA, & PTO
Roll over vacation days
Commuter benefits
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
Certification reimbursement
Rewards and recognition programs
Innovative and collaborative company culture
“LTI values diversity and inclusion and is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity EOE/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.”
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