Project Manager

Interac Corp. • Toronto, ON

14d • CA$90,000 - CA$105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for the end-to-end project management of technical and business projects, within Interac’s project portfolio. The Project Manager drives the end-to-end project plan, from building out the specs to liaising directly with external partners, managing the details as well as the big picture. The Project Manager is capable of responding resourcefully to challenging situations and is able to foster a calming influence on others. The Project Manager builds effective relationships with project stakeholders, removing roadblocks and driving the work of an innovative team. As part of the Payments team, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the project management approach, strategy, and processes.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience managing technical and business projects, preferably in the financial services industry, information technology, product development and/or business transformation.
• University degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent combined relevant work experience and certifications.
• Strong working experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, Planview PPM.
• Experience in technology delivery in support of product development and infrastructure projects.
• Highly detail oriented and meticulous.
• Skilled negotiator and navigator.
• Expertise in working closely with internal and external stakeholders to identify business challenges and to develop effective strategies to realise visions and increase adoption.
• Outstanding communicator in formal, informal, large, small, verbal and written communications.
• Can effectively influence and work with people at all levels.
• Can anticipate, understand and respond to the needs of internal and external project partners.
• Driven to meet or exceed expectations.
• Forward thinker and can innovate solutions to keep the project - and the business - moving forward.
• Can influence work in a multi-functional team environment with rapidly changing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Flexible and open to the ideas of others.
• Bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, open communication and accountability.
• Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity.

Nice To Haves

• A PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end project management for multiple cross-functional projects varying in size and complexity, including detailed planning, budgeting, reporting, implementation, and change management.
• Plan and execute projects as per Solution Delivery Centre of Excellence processes and methodology.
• Effectively manage change to project scope and take active leadership in timely decision making.
• Manage, measure and report on project scope, schedule, risk and health indicators according to the defined reporting standards, KPIs, governance structure, and rules of engagement.
• Prepare, maintain, and report on project budgets, including leading the tracking and accounting of project-related expenditures.
• Establish project schedules, manage communications, scope and oversee the project delivery.
• Drive the project communications to project sponsors and senior management.
• Lead and facilitate project retrospectives and requirement sessions, document outcomes and follow up on actions assigned to ensure completion
• Manage the project resources, and lead project team members, providing administrative oversight of the resources throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Manage vendor or third party relationships, as required by the needs of the project
• Manage inter-team dependencies and resolve scheduling conflicts for activities that are performed by internal and vendor teams
• Work with the Solution Delivery Centre of Excellence team and cross functional stakeholders to continuously improve the project management practices and methodology.

Benefits

• Generous vacation and wellness days to help you recharge
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage for peace of mind
• Market-leading employer-funded RRSP program to invest in your future
• Flexible hybrid work model for better work-life balance
• Access to a free and confidential 24/7 employee & family assistance program to offer support for you and your immediate family
• Pregnancy and parental leave top-up to support growing families
• Charitable donation matching with United Way to amplify your impact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree