Senior Technology Program Manager

Job#: 2046314

Job Description:

                     Senior Technology Program Manager
Apex Systems is a global IT services provider, and our staffing practice has an opening for a Senior Technology Program Manager with experience on complex data migration initiatives to place at our client, a top 5 bank.
Client: Big Five Bank – Data
Contract: 1 Year Contract
Start Date: November 4th, 2024
Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: 2 days a week in office – Downtown Toronto
Application Process: Apply via the medium you are seeing posting.  
Interview Process: 1 Round Virtual Interview for 1 hour.
Project: Migration to Salesforce FSC
Program Management Mandate
Program managers have end to end accountability for the successful completion of the program/projects. Directs and coordinates team members in creation of program/project deliverables. Possesses an understanding of a least one (1) LOB, and directs project managers, business and technology resources, user groups, internal and external consultants, and contractors and vendors.
Has end to end accountability for the successful completion of the program / project and works with HR and Communications stakeholders to drive change, talent, and communications planning. Rigorously manages project scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed on time, cost, and quality parameters, with an enterprise perspective. Ensures end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit, and oversees governance controls to ensure that projects/programs meet all the performance, quality and compliance standards and conform to appropriate methodology.
Must Haves:
  • Proven track record of managing large complex data projects with upwards of $20MM over 2-3 years that effect enterprise wide
  • Change Management – enterprise wide
  • Setting up foundation for large program from conceptualization
  • Ability to curate and aggregate data
  • Previous experience managing 3-5 Tech Project Mangers and supporting as needed
  • Banking
  • Salesforce FSC
  • Data and Analytics Projects
 Key Accountabilities
  • Identifies and tracks project risk and develops mitigation plans to manage risk (i.e. risk related to technology, change management, procurement, business process management, requirements management).
  • Supports project management activities following banks project management methodology and practices.
  • Manages project or program budget up to value of the approved funding.
  • Identifies project or program drivers, and constraints.
  • Reports administrative and financial metrics back to Business Sponsors and related stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability.
  • Establishes effective project or program oversight and other governance bodies, and engages the appropriate stakeholders to support the direction of the project or program.
  • Contributes to the development of the seed funding request by ensuring project scope and benefits are clearly articulated and risks are identified.
  • Works in close partnership with Finance and key stakeholders for monthly reporting requirements (i.e. financial, compliance, status, issues management).
Leadership
  • Identifies opportunities to strengthen the capability of the technology organization at the bank, such as: sharing expertise to promote technical development, mentoring employees, building communities of practice and networks across technology.
  • Stays abreast of industry technical and business trends through participation in professional associations, practice communities & individual learning.
Core Knowledge & Skills
  • Core project management skills including multiple aspects of the PMBOK (i.e. Project Management Institutes PM Body Of Knowledge).
  • Knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools (e.g. Clarity, MS Project, SharePoint repositories, Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) if applicable).
  • Knowledge of Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
  • Sound business acumen supported by previous technical experience
Specialized Expertise
  • Manages large-scale projects or programs of significant complexity and value (>$10MM) with high risk.
  • Manages relationships with accountable executives to be able to provide program advice, counsel and support regarding strategic project issues, key project priorities and timing of program deliverables.
  • Ability to connect programs to broader organizational goals and deliver against the key performance drivers of business partners
  • Approves the leadership of any subordinate programs/projects in order to create an effective program leadership team and monitors interdependent projects to ensure the strategic objectives of the program are achieved.
 EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Employee Type:
Contract

Location:
Toronto, ON, CA

Job Type:

Date Posted:
September 13, 2024