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Job Title: IT Project ManagerLocation: Toronto, London, Ottawa (Hybrid currently 2 days on site, 3 days work from home - 4 days on site, 1 day work from home eventually)Duration: 12+ Months (Possible Extension and conversion based off of business needs and performance)Scope of Project: multiple projects technology initiatives Team Size/Culture: 30-40 people per teams, very collaborative work environment Candidate profile details:Degree/Level of Education: Post secondary is preferred, work experience is also importantCertifications Required: PMP or Scaled Agile are an assetYears of Overall Experience: 10+ years of experienceHow will performance be measured: hitting deliverables, timelines, driving outcomes, managing risks, keep your project compliant Preferred/Ideal Candidate Background: Banking or financial institution is a must have, Client experience is a nice to have Department OverviewDepartment Overview The P&T Delivery Practice was established to lead Project Management professionals as they work with delivery teams on projects and programs that the build the capabilities, systems and processes required for best-in-class operations and other enabling capabilities across the Client Enterprise. Job Overview The Senior Program Manager will plan, manage, and deliver distinct programs with a high level of risk exposure through all specific phases in alignment with business and/or enterprise strategies.Your Accountabilities Include:Indirectly manage program team 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 programs.Engage appropriate stakeholders to identify and manage required outcomes of programs for the businessEstablish effective program oversight and other governance structures and protocols, and engage the correct levels to support the direction for the program(s)Provide on-going communication to key stakeholders, including the Program Sponsor, Business Program Owner and Portfolio Manager to ensure they are aware of significant changes to the program status(es) in a timely mannerRespond 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 program team(s) as required regarding best practices in program managementCollaborate with appropriate partners to ensure required resources are assigned to the program for successful deliveryDeliver and own program outcomes that are aligned to established cost, timing, deliverable and scope objectivesGenerate cost estimates and provides program financial management, incorporating risk, by leveraging appropriate tools and templatesProactively identify and track program risk and develop mitigation plans to manage riskAccurately forecast and manage assigned budget to provide monthly financial reporting for programs in alignment with Finance standardsSupport vendor management and strategic sourcing process, managing RFP activities and partnering with vendor(s) to ensure efficient and effective program deliveryApply TDBG principles of program management life cycle methodologies & governance, tools and best practices, ensuring that appropriate documentation, change and risk management practices are in place Must-have hard skills:1.) 10+ years of Project Management experience2.) Experience executing complex technology project deliverables with large multi-million dollar budgets3.) Experience delivering with compliance to internal governance standards3.) Big bank experience Soft skills:1.) Strong communication skills (written and verbal)2.) Executive stakeholder management3.) Desire to learn and become a SME4.) Thrives in fast-paced environments Nice-To-Have 1.) Experience using MS Office suite, Jira, Confluence and Clarity2.) Prior Client experience3.) PMP and/or Scaled Agile certifications4.) Regulatory Delivery experience5.) Complex Data Project experience