Senior Project Manager

TD•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$115,600 - CA$163,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager will plan, manage, and deliver distinct projects with a high level of risk exposure through all specific phases in alignment with business and/or enterprise strategies. The Global Technology and Solutions (GTS) Delivery Practice was established to lead Project Management professionals as they work with delivery teams on projects that build the capabilities, systems and processes required for best-in-class operations and other enabling capabilities across the TD Enterprise.

Requirements

8-10 plus years progressive project/program-related experience
Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures and principles of project management whether PDLC or Agile methodology
Experience with financial management with respect to tracking, forecasting and managing project budgets
Team player with ability to lead and influence to achieve results through effective negotiation and problem solving
Knowledge of key applications: Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Office 365
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple deadlines and priorities
University degree or comparable professional education/training

Nice To Haves

Experience with AML, Cyber Security, identity access/management, fraud management
Regulatory scope delivery
Work experience at a large Canadian financial institution
Knowledge of Clarity PPM for project delivery
PMP certification or equivalent preferred
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification

Responsibilities

Indirectly manage project team(s) consisting of Business Analysts, Business SMEs and technology resources under the PDLC or Agile or hybrid project & resource management frameworks.
Engage Executive Sponsor, senior leadership, and other key stakeholder groups to ensure effective, efficient and compliant delivery of projects.
Engage appropriate stakeholders to identify and manage required outcomes of projects for the business.
Establish effective project oversight and other governance structures and protocols, and engage the correct levels to support the direction for the project(s).
Provide on-going communication to key stakeholders, including the Project Sponsor, Business Project Owner, Program Manager and Portfolio Manager to ensure they are aware of significant changes to the project status(es) in a timely manner.
Respond to inquiries and escalate concerns from stakeholders at all levels in the organization (technical, business, Senior and Executive Management).
Provide advice and guidance to business partners and project team(s) as required regarding best practices in project management.
Collaborate with appropriate partners to ensure required resources are assigned to the project for successful delivery.
Deliver and own project outcomes that are aligned to established cost, timing, deliverable and scope objectives.
Generate cost estimates and provides project financial management, incorporating risk, by leveraging appropriate tools and templates.
Proactively identify and track project risk and develop mitigation plans to manage risk.
Accurately forecast and manage assigned budget to provide monthly financial reporting for projects in alignment with Finance standards.
Support vendor management and strategic sourcing process, managing RFP activities and partnering with vendor(s) to ensure efficient and effective project delivery.
Apply TDBG principles of project management life cycle methodologies & governance, tools and best practices, ensuring that appropriate documentation, change and risk management practices are in place.
Provides coaching to delivery professionals and other key stakeholders.
Provides advice and counsel to project teams and business partners.
Fosters an environment of continuous learning, including the sharing of experience and learning across team members and partners as appropriate.