Global Financial Firm located in Mississauga, ON has an immediate contract prospect for an experienced Technical Project Manager

"This role is currently on a Hybrid Schedule.

You will need to have reliable internet, computer and android or iphone for remote access into the client systems during remote work.

We will be expected in the office weekly 3 days depending on the team requirement.

****Video/ f2f interviews are required prior to all offers.

Description:

Seeking a seasoned professional with 7+ years of proven track record of PMO or Program/Portfolio Management within the Technology, Banking or Consultancy industry. In this fast paced environment, you must be able to prioritize tasks, work within deadlines, taking a pragmatic and considered approach, paying close attention to details, you will need to employ strong oral and written communication skills. Engaging and tracking with the PM community to deliver on tight deadlines.

Position includes taking an active part in delivery itself as well. Documentation preparation & review, strong knowledge of SDLC methodologies (Waterfall/Traditional, Agile & Hybrid) required.

Job Background/Context:

Rates Technology is a front-to-back technology team, part of Markets Technology, developing leading edge technology solutions.

Responsibilities:

Establish best practices and Client approved PPM procedures at organization/Business unit level

Lead a team of PM's to ensure delivery of projects in accordance with Client's SDLC procedures which include many regulatory and compliance mandates.

Manage release cycles, write/review project documentation and ensure that project/program administration related tasks are done





Oversee project/program coordination for several areas within the Rates/Markets program/project portfolio

Assist technology leads and project managers in managing a portfolio of programs and projects

Managing several project metrics and associated KPIs periodically

Enforce a culture of SDLC best practices across the group

Maintain existing departmental and Project Office policies and procedures

Continue to update and improve project methodologies, provide mentoring and training to other PM's and act as an SME Organize and facilitate closure of project and complete benefit analysis at the end of the project

Liaise with a range of teams from COO, Technology Central Business Office, Technology Leads, and Management Office team, providing insightful financial and business analyses and developing management reports, to define and track key operational/program metrics and to help drive business decisions to achieve goals

Utilize proficient Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills to provide effective reporting and documentation including dashboards, scorecards and analysis of KPI's.

Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to effectively communicate issues, risks and progress on complex processes to multiple stakeholders

Self-initiate, work productively when unsupervised and multitask across multiple concurrent projects

Has the confidence and ability to convincingly structure, summaries, defend and present recommendation

Qualifications:

7+ years of overall experience, out of which at least years must be within a large enterprise IT PMO environment in a people/team management role.

Banking/Financial services experience preferred.

Education:

Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience preferably in STEM subjects • • PMP certified or equivalent certification e.g. SAFe Agilist Certification etc.

📌 Technical Project Manager (Ontario)
🏢 Axelon Services
📍 Ontario