WilsonHCG

Work Location: Hybrid  // Align under corp sec hybrid sched

Position Type: Contract, 12 Months ( potential for extension)

Location: Toronto, ON

Compensation Range: 63$/hr to 80$/hr

Our client, top leading financial firm seeks to hire senior project manager. The Project Manager will be a seasoned expert responsible for guiding a group of project managers in the delivery of highly complex projects from end to end including initiation, requirement gathering, design, construction, testing, implementation and closure. The role works with minimal direction on complex projects, providing expert level knowledge of project management principles, standards, and business consulting through considerable project delivery experience. The Project Manager uses significant latitude to control projects, conduct status reviews, provide business guidance, identify any deviations to the project plan, and recommend corrective action to mitigate potential issues. The role analyzes situations and data to prepare and deliver executive level presentations to keep management informed of project status, changes, and milestone achievements.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
• Direct, review and approve product designs and changes.
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications. 
• The main function of a non-IT project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc. or any other non-IT based project. 

Qualifications:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
•  Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necesary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
•  Strong knowledge of usiness and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
•  Strong knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.