Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private clients, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.

Introduction:
Robertson is seeking a skilled Project Manager to join our client in support of an existing vacancy.

Employment Type:
12 months with potential to extend

Base Salary:
Starting form $82 per hour

Location:
Aurora, ON

Location Type:
Hybrid

Business Hours:
Monday-Friday, Core business hours

Job Responsibilities:

Provides project management on large scale, complex, high profile and high-risk projects for OPS I⁢ initiatives

Ensures project deliverables meet clients’ business requirements on time, scope and budget, with a focus on cost-effectiveness, efficiencies and compliance with OPS project management methodologies and frameworks

Leads organizational development, strategy development, business planning, and Ministry funding requests

Gathers and develops requirements in order to create and maintain a detailed project schedule and/or integrated plan

Monitor and forecast project costs and provide reporting and input to ensure targets are met

Sources, selects and on-boards team members in various disciplines, clarifies roles and responsibilities, and sets task, deliverable, and performance expectations for resources that are both OPS unionized employees and fee-for-service (FFS) consultants

Resolves resourcing and interpersonal conflicts, negotiates changes to resourcing, and ensures knowledge is shared among team members to achieve project objectives and deliverables

Develops complex project budgets based on multiple funding channels and cross-ministry dependencies

Effectively manages large project budgets and ensures a high level of fiscal control and accountability, including estimates, forecasts, and reconciliation/confirmation of actuals

Proactively identifies potential risk events and issues before they occur so that proper mitigation strategies can be developed

Articulate and prioritizes issues and risks at senior executive levels and recommends mitigation strategies for decision makers

Establish and participates in steering committee and stakeholder forums

Provide project, program,



and/or portfolio reporting to multiple stakeholders at senior executive levels

Use appropriate strategies and actions to overcome resistance to change and capitalize on forces in support of change during all stages of projects including concept, definition, planning, implementation, and close-out

Promote OPS I⁢ standards and best practices for project management to facilitate control of system quality, adherence to standard methodology, and effective use of I⁢ resources

Experience & Qualification Requirements:

Executive-level briefing experience

Previous experience in successfully managing infrastructure development projects

Experience with public sector business case/funding acquisition and competitive procurements

Experience managing large-scale, complex, integrated project plans and implementation plans

Experience managing executive relationships and dealing with senior executives

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification

Extensive experience managing procurement and purchasing initiatives, including vendor management, contract administration, acquisition processes, and procurement compliance

Demonstrated experience meeting all mandatory qualifications outlined in the PM technical requirements

Previous experience in successfully managing infrastructure development projects

Experience with public sector business case/funding acquisition and competitive procurements

Experience with procurement processes and with similar procurement challenges, ensuing a clear understanding of the OPP’s unique requirements

Knowledge and experience in project-managing large-scale innovative initiatives

Experience managing large-scale, complex, integrated project plans and implementation plans

Experience in identifying project scope and managing stakeholder expectations

Experience managing executive relationships and dealing with senior executives

Excellent analytical, problem-solving,



and decision-making skills to conduct a comprehensive review of current procurement processes, identifying inefficiencies, bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement

Demonstrate proficiency in change management, providing a plan to facilitate a smooth transition for the procurement team during the implementation phase

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of fiscal/budgeting elements of large-scale projects

Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Track record of meeting deadlines

Experience developing and managing project schedules, deliverables, and scope

Ability to promote I⁢ project management best practices and adherence to standard methodologies

Demonstrated experience directing project teams to ensure project deliverables are delivered on time and adhere to government and ministry standards

Extensive experience coordinating and monitoring project processes, and developing/communicating guidelines and procedures

PMP (Project Management Qualified) certification

Extensive experience managing procurement and purchasing initiatives, including vendor management, contract administration, acquisition processes, and procurement compliance

Demonstrated experience meeting all mandatory qualifications outlined in the PM technical requirements

Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit, or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.

We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist with screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.

Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.

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📌 Project Manager (Ontario)
🏢 RobertsonLtd.
📍 Ontario