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Project Manager
Permanent
Department: Asset Manager Solutions (150)
30 Adelaide Str, East
Toronto, Ontario, M5C 3G9
Canada
Number of Positions: 1
Who we are
With its global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, International Financial Data Services (IFDS) is a world-leading provider of outsourcing and technology solutions to the financial services industry. IFDS services over 240 financial organizations around the world, providing solutions to a wide range of global asset managers, wealth managers, banks, and insurance companies. The IFDS enterprise supports more than 17 million accounts with AUA of approximately CAD $4 trillion. IFDS Canada is a 50/50 joint ventures between Boston-based State Street Corporation, one of the world’s leading providers of financial services to institutional investors, and Connecticut-based SS&C Technologies, a global provider of investment and financial software-enabled services and software for the global financial services and healthcare industries.
Imagine yourself at IFDS
Come experience a community like no other at International Financial Data Services (IFDS). We offer work opportunities driven by a passion for creating market leading financial solutions, and a culture that nurtures collaboration, accountability, diversity & inclusion, and continuous learning. We’ll provide you with opportunities to develop your career. From ongoing training and development programs to experiences working with our global financial services partners, you’ll be able to realize your full potential.
Role overview
The Project Manager is responsible for the overall delivery of solutions that meet the joint requirements of the customer's specification and the proposal submitted by IFDS. Under general supervision, this position is required to lead medium sized projects with, moderate complexity and risk for both International Financial Data Services (IFDS) and its clients from inception through completion.
The role is to provide leadership for multiple projects operating within a matrix organization which may include geographically distributed teams. The role requires working experience in scrum and waterfall methodologies and is responsible for managing project governance and adherence to defined agile/waterfall practices at IFDS.
Specific governance accountabilities include definition and maintenance of project schedules, budget tracking, status reporting, risk and issue logs management, ITIL based change management, client communications, department/enterprise/offshore co-ordination, and SCRUM elements (stand-ups, backlog grooming, estimation, productivity metrics and retrospectives).
Role Responsibilities
Schedule project activities ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget constraints
Act as the primary liaison between project team, IT and the client. ls required to work, collaborate and communicate effectively with senior management, stakeholders, vendors and client partners, with support from the portfolio director
Coordinate all aspects of project delivery including scope management, backlog management, backlog refinement, estimation, budget, sprint planning, change requests...etc.
Maintain regular communications via accurate, clear and concise project status reports with clients, relationship management, business stakeholders and the product owner (PO) with support from the portfolio director
Facilitate scrum ceremonies through project life cycle - backlog creation & grooming, sprint planning, stand ups, product demo and retrospective
Maintain work management software (MSP/Jira/ SharePoint/ Clarity etc.) to reflect the current status of execution. Ensure agile project governance is adhered to, including velocity, commitment adherence, burn-down along with release prediction etc.
Proactively identify, quantify, mitigate, and manage project risks and issues with support from the portfolio director
Work closely with resource and functional managers to ensure each project is properly staffed
Build a high-performance team including conflict resolution, and providing feedback on individual performance to functional managers with support from the portfolio director
Act as a coach / mentor to the project team members to evangelize and implement the agile practices with support from the portfolio director
Work with the PM practice team to recommend and participate in process/ continuous improvements.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of project management experience; of which at least 1 year in delivering with agile methodology like Scrum or SAFe.
Experience leading multiple, concurrent medium sized system development projects, with mid-level complexity and risk. These projects are typically under 1500 days of effort and/ or have teams of 15-25 resources.
Working knowledge of project management methodology including plan development, scheduling, project reporting, risk and issue assessment, budgeting, and ability to deliver results.
Detail oriented with good analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage situations where information is difficult to obtain, complex or ambiguous.
Strong organizational, leadership, decision making and facilitation skills.
Nice to Have
Knowledge of financial services industry
Experience working for an IT vendor in a client facing role.
University degree in related field considered an asset
PMI/Scrum Master certification considered an asset.
AODA Statement
IFDS Canada encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants with disabilities may notify us of any accommodation needed to support your participation in the recruitment process. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Please be aware that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for this position.
Salary Range
Pay Range (CAD $):109,000 - 137,000
The above reflects an industry-benchmarked target compensation range. The salary offered may vary based upon the candidate’s skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business needs.
IFDS Provides:
Total Rewards: IFDS offers a comprehensive, competitive compensation & benefits package
Work-Life Balance: IFDS offers a hybrid work environment with our office located in the downtown core within walking distance to Union Station and the PATH
Professional Development: IFDS offers continuous learning opportunities, leadership development & training programs
Inclusive Culture: Our inclusive work environment supports equity and values diversity
Wellness Programs: Access to a vsariety of wellness initiatives, mental health support, and employee assistance programs
Community Engagement: Participate in volunteer opportunities and give back to our community through our various social care programs
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Pulled from the full job description
Employee assistance program
Full job description
Project Manager
Permanent
Department: Asset Manager Solutions (150)
30 Adelaide Str, East
Toronto, Ontario, M5C 3G9
Canada
Number of Positions: 1
Who we are
With its global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, International Financial Data Services (IFDS) is a world-leading provider of outsourcing and technology solutions to the financial services industry. IFDS services over 240 financial organizations around the world, providing solutions to a wide range of global asset managers, wealth managers, banks, and insurance companies. The IFDS enterprise supports more than 17 million accounts with AUA of approximately CAD $4 trillion. IFDS Canada is a 50/50 joint ventures between Boston-based State Street Corporation, one of the world’s leading providers of financial services to institutional investors, and Connecticut-based SS&C Technologies, a global provider of investment and financial software-enabled services and software for the global financial services and healthcare industries.
Imagine yourself at IFDS
Come experience a community like no other at International Financial Data Services (IFDS). We offer work opportunities driven by a passion for creating market leading financial solutions, and a culture that nurtures collaboration, accountability, diversity & inclusion, and continuous learning. We’ll provide you with opportunities to develop your career. From ongoing training and development programs to experiences working with our global financial services partners, you’ll be able to realize your full potential.
Role overview
The Project Manager is responsible for the overall delivery of solutions that meet the joint requirements of the customer's specification and the proposal submitted by IFDS. Under general supervision, this position is required to lead medium sized projects with, moderate complexity and risk for both International Financial Data Services (IFDS) and its clients from inception through completion.
The role is to provide leadership for multiple projects operating within a matrix organization which may include geographically distributed teams. The role requires working experience in scrum and waterfall methodologies and is responsible for managing project governance and adherence to defined agile/waterfall practices at IFDS.
Specific governance accountabilities include definition and maintenance of project schedules, budget tracking, status reporting, risk and issue logs management, ITIL based change management, client communications, department/enterprise/offshore co-ordination, and SCRUM elements (stand-ups, backlog grooming, estimation, productivity metrics and retrospectives).
Role Responsibilities
Schedule project activities ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget constraints
Act as the primary liaison between project team, IT and the client. ls required to work, collaborate and communicate effectively with senior management, stakeholders, vendors and client partners, with support from the portfolio director
Coordinate all aspects of project delivery including scope management, backlog management, backlog refinement, estimation, budget, sprint planning, change requests...etc.
Maintain regular communications via accurate, clear and concise project status reports with clients, relationship management, business stakeholders and the product owner (PO) with support from the portfolio director
Facilitate scrum ceremonies through project life cycle - backlog creation & grooming, sprint planning, stand ups, product demo and retrospective
Maintain work management software (MSP/Jira/ SharePoint/ Clarity etc.) to reflect the current status of execution. Ensure agile project governance is adhered to, including velocity, commitment adherence, burn-down along with release prediction etc.
Proactively identify, quantify, mitigate, and manage project risks and issues with support from the portfolio director
Work closely with resource and functional managers to ensure each project is properly staffed
Build a high-performance team including conflict resolution, and providing feedback on individual performance to functional managers with support from the portfolio director
Act as a coach / mentor to the project team members to evangelize and implement the agile practices with support from the portfolio director
Work with the PM practice team to recommend and participate in process/ continuous improvements.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of project management experience; of which at least 1 year in delivering with agile methodology like Scrum or SAFe.
Experience leading multiple, concurrent medium sized system development projects, with mid-level complexity and risk. These projects are typically under 1500 days of effort and/ or have teams of 15-25 resources.
Working knowledge of project management methodology including plan development, scheduling, project reporting, risk and issue assessment, budgeting, and ability to deliver results.
Detail oriented with good analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage situations where information is difficult to obtain, complex or ambiguous.
Strong organizational, leadership, decision making and facilitation skills.
Nice to Have
Knowledge of financial services industry
Experience working for an IT vendor in a client facing role.
University degree in related field considered an asset
PMI/Scrum Master certification considered an asset.
AODA Statement
IFDS Canada encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants with disabilities may notify us of any accommodation needed to support your participation in the recruitment process. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Please be aware that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for this position.
Salary Range
Pay Range (CAD $):109,000 - 137,000
The above reflects an industry-benchmarked target compensation range. The salary offered may vary based upon the candidate’s skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business needs.
IFDS Provides:
Total Rewards: IFDS offers a comprehensive, competitive compensation & benefits package
Work-Life Balance: IFDS offers a hybrid work environment with our office located in the downtown core within walking distance to Union Station and the PATH
Professional Development: IFDS offers continuous learning opportunities, leadership development & training programs
Inclusive Culture: Our inclusive work environment supports equity and values diversity
Wellness Programs: Access to a vsariety of wellness initiatives, mental health support, and employee assistance programs
Community Engagement: Participate in volunteer opportunities and give back to our community through our various social care programs
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Project Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Toronto offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
