Program Manager for Canada

We are looking for a Program Manager to join our Clients team and work directly with financial industry clients. If you are a Sr. Level Project or Program Manager with experience working within the Financial Services industry, wed like to hear from you. 

The successful candidate will ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget and defect free in multiple complex
 environments. They will join a successful and growing team, with an opportunity to work directly with our clients in a highly visible role. 


Responsibilities

Responsibility and accountability to ensure full understanding of the clients business, industry trends, organizational trends and customer needs
Develop and maintain integrated project plans, work breakdown structures and associated time-lines
Develop and maintain the cost estimates, resource plans and any other documentation required to control the project budget
Lead the project team through problem determination and issue resolution as required 
Communicate and reinforce the project methodologies and standards developing all project artifacts as required

Manage and coach team leads and their deliverables based on time-lines established, including oversight of a number of projects/engagements
Provide status to required managers/senior executives and Project Management Office 
Direct the project team; provide ongoing advice and guidance 
Manage client, vendor and technology relationships as required and make recommendations to senior management as the opportunities arise 
Proactively anticipate issues and/or organizational challenges and develop mitigating strategies
Thought leadership to drive the organization into new areas of growth for the clients future needs 
Requirements

8-10 years of experience managing complex Application Development projects, with at least 2 years of experience within the financial industry
Client management experience, including a minimum of 3 years experience as a Sr. Leader delivering complex enterprise application development projects 
Demonstrated success in delivering large, multi-phase projects across organizational boundaries 
Extensive management experience with application development methodologies and standards 
Experience with Client management and negotiation 
Experience working with/managing third party vendors

Ability to handle difficult clients and client project situations 
PMP or equivalent Project Management capability 
Advanced communication, organizational and time management skills 
Effectively manage the business relationship and ensure deliverables align with the business strategy and direction 
Ability to manage people and build highly motivated and empowered teams 
Experience in managing senior level technical staff 
Strong negotiation and influencing skills 
Effective/creative problem solving skills and the ability to lead the team through difficult problem analysis and resolution.

Must Requirements:

Only candidates who are Canadian citizens or Canadian permanent residents (PR) will be considered. 
They must have a Social Insurance Number, to be eligible to work here. 
Recruiter Name:Kamalakannan
Email Address:nishtaglobal@gmail.com
Telephone:09941248800