Job Specifications
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Role Summary
The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for planning, delivery and execution of projects for the entire delivery life cycle, applying established TMX standards and best practices. The PM plays a leadership role to ensure projects are successfully delivered on time, on budget, with good quality while making certain clients are put first and the goals of the program are met.
Key Accountabilities
The Project Manager plans, controls and executes upon approved projects by carrying out the following activities using TMX standard processes and toolsets
Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management and identify the key drivers and measurements which will be used to evaluate the project upon completion
Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project
Create an integrated plan that details how scope, schedule, costs, communications, resources, dependencies, risks/issues, quality, change vendors (where applicable) and other key aspects of the project will be managed
Develop a detailed schedule for the project that identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project and effectively allocates the resources to the work
Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required
Execute the project according to the integrated plan
Closely monitor approved project budget, scope and timelines, actioning variances on a timely basis, leveraging standard project change request processes
Ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and approved and are stored centrally
Monitor the progress of the project and adjust course where required to ensure successful delivery, escalating where appropriate
Provide regular project status and steering committee reporting as per established TMX standards
Lead the project team in re-estimating project effort and costs at the appropriate gates, obtaining approval on any revisions
Responsibilities
The Project Manager, as a member of the PM Chapter is also responsible for ensuring the project management practice at TMX continues to improve by:
Keeping documentation on the project management lifecycle (PMLC) processes up-to-date and relevant
Enhancing templates and processes to make them more effective in meeting audit objectives and allowing project teams to deliver more efficiently.
Skills And Experience
Must Have(s):
Minimum 10 years’ experience managing Information Technology projects including SAAS implementations (Google, ServiceNow, Workday)
Experience working in a project management office governing the PMLC practice
Experience with end to end project delivery (includes managing both the business and IT phases of a project) of projects in excess of $2M
University/undergraduate degree in related discipline or equivalent PM work experience within the financial services industry
Ability to successfully navigate and deliver within a fully matrixed environment that is complex and somewhat ambiguous.
Demonstrated leadership, with the ability to motivate and effectively manage teams
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
Excellent written and verbal communications
Background delivering projects using SDLC, Iterative and Agile methodologies
Excellent relationship building abilities and understanding that partnership is key to successful delivery
Prior experience working with regulators and external clients
PMP certification
Prior experience using Google Suite, ServiceNow and Workday
Nice To Have(s)
Experience with projects involving various solutions including in-house development, third party applications, on premise and cloud platforms
Salary Range: 110,000 CAD - 130,000 CAD
Please note that the salary range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
The recruiting efforts for this role are intended to fill a vacant position.
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About the Company
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