Job Title: Junior Project Manager/PCO

Client: Big Five Bank

Terms: Contract to hire

Location: Hybrid, downtown Toronto/WFH

Purpose of Job:

Manage day-to-day project activities of complex or interrelated projects within a program, following Technology's project performance standards.

Major Activities:

• Initiate, plan, execute, control, and close tactical projects, managing dependencies and incorporating project management standards.
• Ensure projects meet client standards, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct necessary risk assessments at appropriate times.

Work Experience:

• 5+ years of experience as a PCO or junior Project Manager
• Exposure in assisting Applications or Infrastructure Projects
• Experience running reports using excel
• Experience with using tools like Jira/Confluence and ServiceNow
• IT Project Management: Plan, organize, monitor, and control IT projects.
• Decision Making: Use tools and techniques for effective problem-solving.
• Application Delivery: Deliver new or enhanced applications.

Contacts:

• Portfolio/Cross-portfolio senior executives in Business and Technology, including all levels of Project Management and vendor management.

Job Complexities/Challenges:

• Analyze and interpret project data to determine status and actions required.
• Ensure projects meet client standards and conduct risk assessments.
• Review and monitor identified risks, re-evaluate and adjust as required.
• Plan resource capacity and control project delivery to meet quality standards.
• Manage impact of change on project/program budget and resource allocation.