Senior Technical Lead/Application Software Development 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.

About the Job

Our client has a requirement for a Senior Technical Lead/Application Software Development Manager for a 6 Month Contract opportunity. The position is located in Toronto, ON.

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.

Role

The application Software Development Manager will be the Technical Lead for a production support team and will be responsible for managing the day to day issues, help with shift transitioning, ensure issues are treated with urgency, follow up on root cause analysis; oversee small projects and track to implementation and closure.

The ideal candidate will have several years of software development experience within the financial industry. We are looking for a strong lead who will oversee day to day staff (group of approximately 10) ensure things are tracked, things are getting done; work on shift schedule, ensure everyone is getting required training; cross training is in place.

 Requirements or Qualifications

• Bachelors in an IT related field
• 8 to 10 years of development in a production environment
• Management experience is required
• Production support experience is required
• Oracle & Linux is required
• Webmethods & Java is required

Keywords: Developer, Technical Lead, Oracle, Linux, Webmethods, Java

How to Apply

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Intermediate Infrastructure 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.

About the Job

Our client has a requirement for 2 Intermediate Infrastructure Project Managers for a 6 Month Contract opportunity. These position are located in either Scarborough or Barrie, ON.

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.

Requirements or Qualifications

• 5-10 years related Project Management experience
• Infrastructure PM Knowledge/experience require & understanding of infrastructure technologies required (Server Hardware/Software, Virtual and Cloud infrastructure concepts, Networks, Desktops etc.)
• PMP is required
• Exceptional Coordination and communication skills -both written and verbal
• Real Estate knowledge/experience an asset
• Financial Industry knowledge/experience an asset
• SLDC knowledge/experience an asse
• Team player
• Experience and ability to work with and present to Executives
• Ability to manage and lead a project team
• Ability to manage and lead conflict resolution
• Ability to work with and present to Steering Committees (past experience)
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekend implementations
• Must be fully knowledgeable in all PM related documentation (PMI)
• Must understand and have a high level of knowledge on MS Project

How to Apply

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Sr. 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.

About the Job

Our client has a requirement for a Project Manager for a 6 months contract opportunity. The position is 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

Requirements or Qualifications

We are currently seeking a seasoned professional for project manager III that can manage mid-to large infrastructure project.

The successful candidate must have strong at least 6+ years PM experience with PMP designation, strong SDLC and PMLC, and a solid breadth of knowledge from an infrastructure background coming from enterprise level environment. Please ensure your candidates are Senior Project Managers with superior communication skills, ability to impact and influence, have demonstrated strong negotiation skills and 6+ years of leadership experience.

A seasoned PMP project manager with strong and open communication skills, can manage projects independently, professional and have demonstrated leadership skills; dynamic and must be able to build strong sustainable solutions.

 Qualified Candidates will have

• 6 +years of Project Management experience and have been working on/ supporting large enterprise, infrastructure projects
• ITIL V-3 Certification
• Strong SDLC/ PMLC
• PMP
• Demonstrated experience with Risk Management
• Expertise in MS Project, Excel, Visio and Powerpoint.
• Ability to work through ambiguity
• Must be dynamic and be able to build strong sustainable solutions
• 6 + years of Solid documentation skills
• Strong impact/ influencing skills- this individual will need to prepare strong business cases and create presentations for stakeholders
• Must be able to work with little supervision
• Enterprising / Resourceful
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills
• Effective communication skills
• Effective communication skills with demonstrated leadership skills; strong impact/influencing skills

 Keywords: Project Manager, PMP, ITIL v3, Risk Management, MS Project, Visio, Excel,

How to Apply
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Sr Application Support Integration Specialist

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 a Senior Application Support Integration Specialist for 6-month contract. The position is located in Toronto, Ontario

What makes this Special
Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

Role

The candidate will have strong analytical and problem solving skills, specializing in Tier 2 Application Support Tool development/configuration in a Windows NT environment. Experience with integration of 3rd party developed applications into a Tier 2 supported environment is preferred. Primary focus of responsibilities should be at least equally split (if not more) with analysis, investigation of problems and defining solutions for those problems (development, COTS, process change, up/downstream modification etc.). Detailed requirements are described below:

Requirements and Qualifications

• Script Building (experience with DOS, Windows, VB scripting) SQL at the very least, if not more advanced DB skills.
• This resource will need to be able to pull and analyze data.
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of Microsoft Windows NT
• Senior level analysis and problem investigation capabilities
• Configuration Tools development and /or customization
• Experience with Monitoring Tools development and/or customization
• Diagnostic Tool scripting capabilities including both tool development and ability to analyze troubleshooting logs for common issues
• Experience with Integration Testing for both application and various hardware components
• Software Distribution Tools knowledge and customization abilities
• Application Code Management experience
• Networking knowledge as an asset

Key Skills: Windows NT, SQL, VB Scripting, DOS, COTS, MCAFEE

How to Apply

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Program Manager (Integrations)

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 a Program Manager for a 12 month contract opportunity. The position is located in Toronto.

What makes this Special
Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

Role
The Business Technology Service (BTS) Division within our client is seeking a Program Manager to lead the Integrations Implementation. This role will deliver overall planning, coordination and execution of Integrations related projects/initiatives on as part of the Enterprise Transformation Program throughout all phases of the lifecycle.

The successful candidate will provide project management leadership and oversight of the Integrations Program which encompasses: business case(s) creation, requirements gathering, data mapping and analysis, infrastructure delivery, project planning, budget forecasting and reporting, issues/risk management, change management, project standards and practices and status reporting. This will be accomplished while adhering to established our client’s processes and project standards/methodologies i.e .Kanban.

Responsibilities

Program and project management oversight on high priority technology projects. Effectively manage large scale technology projects for several clients, budget, develop project schedules, identify resource requirements, establish deadlines, provide advice and direction to external resources, track project schedules and provide status reports. Assess and evaluate needs and cost/benefit analyses for new technology requirements, in planning and designing solutions Project Delivery using complex system development and design and deployment methodologies and processes Managing day to day operational aspects of projects to ensure adherence to scope, conferring with project staff to outline the work breakdown schedule (WBS/Story Card/Features), assigning duties, responsibilities and scope of authority, directing and coordinating activities of project personnel, modifying schedules or plans as required and effectively applying and enforcing acceptable project methodology. Supporting and participating in defining business and technical requirements, ensuring integration of technical documentation, ensuring all project business documents, artefacts and deliverables are completed and signed off while at the same time confirming that deliverables meet business needs. Managing all IT project deliverables, goals and milestones including reviewing and signing off on all IT documentation. Acting as a corporate liaison and providing presentations to the executive team including the office of the CIO, holding and facilitating regular status meeting with project teams and ensuring project status reporting is completed on a regular and timely basis. Managing conflict within IT project teams including taking a leadership role in mentoring other team members in project management best practices. Providing project lifecycle best practices and execution against plan for all IT deliverables. Identify, monitor and communicate risk and potential implementation issues to the business in order to develop mitigation and resolution strategies that ensure proper business continuity for all stakeholders. Develop and oversee project budgets as well as forecast budget changes and communicate planned versus actual budget during the project lifecycle in order to ensure that financial targets are met and/or adjusted accordingly. Conduct cost-benefit analyses and ROI calculations to determine project feasibility as required. Lead the development and implementation of project performance measures, indicators, benchmarks and guidelines to ensure project resources are used appropriately and the achievement of quality assurance standards as well as adherence to mandatory project rules and methods. Establish, develop and maintain strong relationships with internal clients, operational staff, consultants/vendors and management at various levels to be aware of issues that impact on current and future projects, manage expectations, resolve conflict and elicit their support and co-operation. Plan, manage and control the activities of the unit which include: annual planning of unit projects and priorities, ensuring branch is adequately and competently staffed, identifying resource requirements, conducting the hiring process, identifying and recommending department changes to the management team, allocating work and developing performance objectives for the unit. Develop and administer section operating budget and report on variances from approved plan as required. Recommend expenditures outside budget for approval.

Requirements

• Knowledge and demonstrated experience with Integrations Projects in a senior Project Manager role
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent, with a minimum of 8 years demonstrated experience including the ability to independently manage multiple projects, prioritize multiple conflicting priorities and to successfully meet project objectives including project budgeting.
• Experience working in Public sector organizations, leading large and complex IT projects
• Strong experience in vendor relationship management, particularly in complex IT delivery projects
• Prioritizing to manage a very high volume of day-to-day activities and balance their demands against longer-term work and project commitments.
• Professional interpersonal skills, including proven negotiation, consulting, customer-service abilities
• Superior relationship management and teamwork skills to engage, motivate and manage multi-disciplinary teams and project stakeholders
• Skilled strategic communicator to present and explain concepts and ideas, build strong linkages with team members using various vehicles of communication to share information, write/edit business cases/briefing notes/procurement documents and technical reports on recommendations related to technology solutions and plans; present recommendations to clients, managers and directors.

Nice To Have

• Agile/Kanban project delivery methodology experience, including leading Standup/SCRUM sessions with project teams
• Experience working with IT Stakeholders to develop and define and deliver on the organization’s Integrations Strategy and/or roadmap

 Keywords: program manager, PMP, integration, public sector

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ERP Functional Analyst Level 2 (SAP Implementation – General Ledger and Special Purpose Ledger)

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 a ERP (SAP) Functional Analyst for 6+ month contract opportunity. The position is located in Ottawa, ONT

What makes this Special

Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

Requirements or Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of experience within the last 10 years working as an ERP Functional Analyst
• A minimum of 5 years of experience within the last 10 years working as
•  a SAP Functional Analyst
• performing configuration and implementation of SAP General Ledger and Special Purpose Ledger (GL/SPL)
• Demonstrated experience working with
• SAP industry solution targeting the public sector
• SAP GL/SPL functional analyst in ECC version 6
• SAP GL/SPL functional analyst in Enterprise version 4.7
• Demonstrated experience working as a SAP GL/SPL functional analyst in a Government of Canada SAP environment
• A minimum of 2 months of demonstrated experience, as a SAP GL/SPL Functional Analyst, performing each of the following tasks on an SAP project:
• Fit/Gap analysis,
• Blueprinting
• Master Data design
• Configure development environment
• Prepare functional design specifications
• Functional testing
• Data Conversion Support
• Cut Over Support
• Training
• On-going Support

Must Have

• a valid SAP certification
• Demonstrated experience as a SAP GL/SPL functional analyst supporting an SAP implementation  in a hosted or partnership environment.

Keywords: ERP Functional Analyst, SAP, General Ledger, Special Purpose Ledger, it/Gap, Blueprintng, Configure, Functional Design, Functional Test, Data Conversion

How To Apply
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Program Manager - Senior

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.

About the Job

Our client has a requirement for a Program Manager for a 12 Month Contract opportunity. The position is located in Scarborough, ON.

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.

Role

This Program manager will be running point on a large, Enterprise-level project that involves heavy project integration --needs strong Executive/Stake holder Relationship building experience -- requires IT / Infrastructure background.
The role is responsible for using best practice PMO methodology to create a project plan to fit the stakeholders/sponsor’s needs and deliver on desired outcomes.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop integrated baseline project plans applying estimating models, identify resources and skills required, document estimating assumptions, refine plans and manage performance against them.
• Recommend best solutions based on understanding of business issues.
• Provide task-based schedule and cost forecasts and assist in assessing risk-based provisions.
• Capture and track program metrics and perform analysis.
• Manage project scope by assessing requirements changes, determining and conveying impact on budget, time and risk.
• Manage client expectations, anticipates operational and tactical risks and tracks them.
• Clarify, identify, and track requirements and issues, remove barriers, resolve minor project issues and escalate to immediate manager where required.
• Manage project closure initiatives, such as client satisfaction survey and closure analysis.
• Document and archive project activities, deliverables, tools and findings for future projects

Requirements or Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in an IT-related discipline.
• Good experience with integrating plans.
• Process experience an asset
• PMP certification preferred.
• Financial industry experience a strong asset
• 5 to 7 years experience managing projects Skills and Competencies.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop project plans, manage individual deadlines and goals.
• Knowledge of project metrics, including gathering, reporting, trend analysis, creation, and metrics.
• Ability to identify issues and problems, generate solutions and choose appropriate alternatives using basic root cause analysis.
• Advanced proficiency with all MS Office applications, MS Project and/or Visio.
• Highly organized with good time management skills.
• Customer service orientation, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Analytical thinker with creative problem solving skills and attention to detail

Keywords: Program Manager, PMP, Integration, Financial, PMO

How to Apply

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