Project Manager

Are you a seasoned Project Manager with a passion for data and a track record of success in delivering complex projects? In this role you will take on the role of Senior Project Manager for the client's Internal Portfolio. As a leading provider of payment processing, customer communication, and data analytics services to major organizations across Canada, they are dedicated to helping clients harness the power of digital innovation. They are looking for a talented individual to lead projects related to Privacy and Data management, Legislative projects, Compliance and Data Security projects, Internal platform upgrades and migrations, and projects aimed at enhancing their internal processes and technical capabilities.
Banking experience is preferred
A strong background in Regulatory and Legislative projects is essential, as the role involves implementing various regulatory and legislative initiatives such as Bill 96, Bill C13, Bill 64, and the Accessibility Act.
Excellent communication skills are required, the role involves interactions with senior-level stakeholders.
Strong skills in budgeting, project tracking, and status reporting are essential, the candidate must manage all aspects of the project.
Experience in regulatory Compliance would be a plus.
The candidate should be a senior-level Project Manager with a minimum of 7+ years of Project Management experience.
The ability to manage projects in both Agile and Waterfall environments is crucial.






Advantages
What we offer:

High visibility, High profile project

Good compensation in a dynamic, challenging and rewarding environment, the successful candidate will have the opportunity for new technical challenges, and to further their experience by working on high profile financial technology.

Responsibilities
Manage projects of increased complexity, including creating project charters, high-level and detailed plans, and implementation roadmaps.
Oversee interdisciplinary teams, ensuring clear direction from sponsors and subject matter experts while addressing any blockers.
Identify dependencies on other organizational projects or processes, providing recommendations to sponsors on handling associated risks or issues.
Develop proactive executive reporting on project activities, including identifying, anticipating, communicating, and documenting issues and risks.
Manage approved budgets, tracking costs to ensure alignment with project scope, and closely monitoring timelines and financial budgets to take proactive action as needed.
Prepare executive program reports and presentations regarding program scope, timelines, activities, issues, budget, and program status.
Adhere to project management methodology and business processes, including change management.
Ensure project artifacts are stored in a central repository and audit requirements are met.
Manage project resources, estimates, project plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), risks, and dependencies by engaging stakeholders, understanding issues and needs, and communicating status and remediation plans to sponsors.


Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you should have the following qualifications and attributes:

A background in delivering IT Development and Infrastructure projects.

A background in Regulatory and Legislative projects -you will be working on implementing several regulatory, legislative projects such as Bill 96, Bill C13, Bill 64, the Accessibility Act, etc...
An interest in today's rapidly evolving data landscape.
Proven experience managing and delivering project implementations within the financial services or insurance sectors using a structured project management methodology.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong skills in organization, documentation, planning, record-keeping, and attention to detail.
A minimum of 7 years of Project and/or Program Management experience managing project scope, schedule, and budget, including oversight of other project resources and reporting project updates.
Experience in managing Legislative projects, Privacy and Data Governance projects, and Compliance and Security Remediation projects.
A Bachelor's degree in a related field such as engineering, computer science, or business.
Knowledge and experience in both Waterfall and Agile Methodology.
PMI or equivalent certification is required.
Scrum master experience required for managing projects following Agile methodology as appropriate/applicable.
Flexibility to work independently and collaboratively, with a proven ability to develop strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Understanding of privacy laws and regulations is an asset.


Summary
If you are a dedicated and experienced Project Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.