52316-1 - Sr. Project Manager to run Data Migration to AWS Cloud for a banking client

Job Type: Contract
Positions to fill: 1
Start Date: May 29, 2023
Job End Date: Nov 28, 2023
Pay Rate: Hourly: Negotiable
Job ID: 130133
Location: Toronto
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Position Title: Senior Project Manager – Data Migration to AWS Cloud
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Working Location: Hybrid [no set schedule, mostly remote but on occasion will need to go into the office, located in DT Toronto]

Role Mandate: The candidate will lead assigned projects from project initiation to implementation to achieve desired business results. They will ensure that a successful business outcome is the prime measure of project success including delivering projects on time, within budget, within quality standards and to the satisfaction of the project sponsor. The candidate will drive to mitigate execution risk to achieve the desired business outcomes. They understand the business/group and facilitates communication with other program/project managers and stakeholders efficiently and effectively. They will also direct, manage, and coordinate team members including other project managers, business and technology resources, user groups, internal and external consultants and contractors, as well as vendors and external regulatory organizations.

Must-Have Skills:
  • 5+ years of  leading AWS projects
  • Migration projects experience
  • Experience with consulting firms (i.e., Deloitte, IBM, GFT, etc)
  • Banking/FI Experience
  • Previous experience with Project Management software (Clarity preferred)
  • Advanced MS Office (Excel/Vlookups) skills

Role Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):
• Provides guidance to the project sponsor on the implementation and sustainment of projects, resulting in successful project outcomes.
• Manages all aspects of the project lifecycle, including business, operational and technology deliverables. Ensures all project processes are completed.
• Ensures change management plans are developed, socialized, and consistently measured to deliver the expected project benefits and adoption.
• Executes project requirements in governance frameworks focused on risk appetite, regulatory and compliance standards.
• Develops all related project management artifacts, while complying with applicable enterprise standards
• Monitors and controls project deliverables. Makes recommendations and adjustments to the overall project plan to achieve deliverables,
• Provides project sponsor with advice on the viability of the business case (costs, benefits, KPIs, etc.) throughout the project.
• Understands project interdependencies and demonstrates critical thinking that proactively identifies project risks and establishes effective risk mitigation from the outset.
• Demonstrates stakeholder partnership that involves effective communicating with the project sponsor; gains and builds trust and rapport.
• Demonstrates ownership and commitment by holding themselves accountable for the identification and resolution of project problems.
• Leads and/or represents the project in project team meetings, governance forums and inter-department forums.
• Adheres to Bank risk, regulatory and compliance controls.

Interviews:
• First Round - 30mins MS Teams with HM/delegate
• Second Round – 30mins MS Teams with Director
• Format will consist of targeted behavioral and getting to know you type questions.