Monday 24 October 2011

Senior Project Manager

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience. You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.


Job Description:
Our client has a requirement for Project Manager for a 6 month contract opportunity.  The positions are located in Toronto.


What makes this Special:
Our client is one of the largest Banks in North America. With exponential growth and millions of customers and clients who are served through our various businesses: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking, and Wholesale Banking. Being part of this company is being part of a better Canadian service.


Requirement or Qualifications:
Qualified Candidates will have:

  • We are looking for a senior PM to work. Candidates who have worked at Financial Services or Insurance Industry will be given preference as long as they have the relevant experience required for this requisition. PMP and ITIL are preferred as well as candidates with qualifying training hours in the last 5 years. 
  • The Insurance PMO provides governance and oversight on all Business Projects and Programs, following the guidelines set by the EPMO. Partnering with the business and technology areas, we are committed to improving Project, Program, and Portfolio Management execution.
  • Provides project management coaching and overall team leadership for project team members, and may be required to provide regular input into team members’ assessment of performancePrioritizes and manages own workload and the workload of project team members in order to deliver quality results and meet timelines
  • Effectively manages project resources and external contractors/consultants in coordination of competing priorities
  • Negotiates with business partners for skilled resources
  • Manages client relationships as they pertain to projects assigned and deals with individuals at all levels of the organization
  • Builds consensus and relationships with project team and business, through both thought partnership and superior negotiation skills


The successful candidate will have:
  • Minimum of 5 years Project Manager experience
  • Completion of 50 Qualifying Training Hours taken in the last 5 years
  • Completed courses in scheduling, project risk management, leadership and human resources is preferred
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) designation preferred
  • Possesses excellent leadership skills that can facilitate solution generation and the transition of knowledge within and between teams
  • Highly organized and able to effectively manage multiple projects
  • Understanding of the Insurance Business an asset
  • May oversee Project Managers, professional staff, vendors and/or consultants
  • May be required to initiate and manage RFP's (requests for proposals) and to participate in vendor selection
  • Proficiency with MS Office PC software applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Project, Visio)
  • People management experience would be an asset


Specific Educational Requirements/Accreditations:
  • College / University or equivalent work experience.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferredCollege / University or equivalent work experience.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred


Keywords:   Project Manager, PMP      

How to Apply:
Online:
To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at www.ZylogCanada.com

Email:
If you would like to email a copy of your resume for review, please reference this posted Job Number or Job Description in the subject line of your email for prompt identification and send your email with attached resume to resumes@zylog.ca


Company Overview:
Zylog is internationally ranked within the top 100 Global Recruitment Industry and one of the top three IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada. Zylog provides consulting services, software development, application migration, and recruiting services for permanent and contract positions. Zylog is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, HP Alliance One Partner, Telus Business Solutions Partner, Oracle Partner, and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, Banking, Healthcare and IT organizations globally. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada. We are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.


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