Project Manager

Project Manager Location: Montreal, QC_Hybrid (3days/week) Duration: 12 months (extendable) Primary Responsibilities • Develop an understanding of the business models and familiarity with technology services, as well as familiarity with active technology risk initiatives and their impact to each • Working with and aiding in all functional disciplines to ensure “end to end” planning is comprehensive and results in a plan that will achieve stated goals • Provide mechanisms to capture & monitor remediation of any potential risks. In addition, enable appropriate escalation to key stakeholders and leadership of any item that may impact timely delivery or cause a change to the agreed scope of project • Ensure comprehensive documentation of requirements, assumptions, changes in scope etc. associated with project and establish an audit trail to demonstrate these activities have been addressed • Be able to build strong interpersonal relationships with peers and other senior management throughout the company • Ability to manage ambiguity and bring focus with recommendations on solving tactical and strategic challenges • Help to implement processes and procedures to increase effectiveness and efficiency of controls • Host governance forums, drive discussions and decisions, and assist in action item tracking, project plans, milestones, and meeting documentation Required Skills: • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Economics, or Finance preferred. • 3-5 years of experience in a similar role in financial or banking services, with practical knowledge of technology principles, products • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills • Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges • Must be a team player and foster a team first environment and inclusive culture • Capable of project planning, organization, time management skills and ability to multi-task • Prior experience working across functional organizations to drive consensus. • Independent self-starter that is naturally curious and possess a logical mind – a willingness to take ownership and dig into the details to understand the problem statement and help create a path forward (connect the dots) • High level of attention to detail and focus on precision • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Word, and SharePoint • Solid understanding of the Project Lifecycle (PLC) and System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) components Thanks Drishti LanceSoft Inc.