IT Project Manager

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Core Technology Services 
We are seeking interested candidates to join our diverse Core Technology Services (CTS) team! Reporting to the Director, CTS Network and Observability Services, you will become a member of a unified workforce recognized for its diversity, inclusion, and leadership in infrastructure innovation. Our team is driving the transformation and deployment of advanced hybrid and cloud solutions spanning networking, security, operating systems, storage, and observability technologies.

Our projects typically involve multiple systems and stakeholders at various levels across several departments with project teams of 8-12 key members across different domains (Analysts, Architects, Developers, etc.). 
  
We also offer many opportunities for career development, and you will have the full support of your leader to enhance your skills, experiment, and drive your career in many ways (certifications, conferences, modern technology, etc..).

What you will do 
As a Project Manager, you will lead multiple project teams in delivering renewed, secure, cloud-first and hybrid IT infrastructure solutions.   You will ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while helping drive the organization’s cloud adoption strategy. You will manage the overall scope, cost, schedule, and contractual deliverables, which includes applying project management methodologies for planning, tracking, change control and risk management. 
  
More specifically, you will:

• Manage medium and large IT hybrid and cloud infrastructure and application projects, ensuring clear technical requirements, dependencies, and risks are understood and documented 
• Develop and present project plans, prioritize and delegate work to achieve project objectives, assigning resources and ensuring the collaboration of other teams 
• Translate and document complex technical inputs with accuracy, ensuring clarity for all stakeholders
• Advise management on capacity planning and demand management to balance project requirements with core business activities 
• Collaborate proactively with other project or program managers to manage interdependencies in cloud and hybrid environments and optimize flow for project team 
• Manage multiple agile projects related to technology, process and data while working closely with the delivery transformation team and its stakeholders 
• Oversee project-specific performance and risk data management (defining, collecting, assessing needed data) and the development of dashboards 
• Manage change requests and risk mitigation plans 
• Report project progress regularly to senior management and sponsors

What you need to succeed 

You are an effective communicator who can translate complex technical information into clear project documentation, able to clearly convey key points, and lead your project team within an agile environment. You are a great team-mate, understand cloud and infrastructure concepts, and consistently deliver results.  You thrive in a dynamic environment, have a strong attention to detail, and possess the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks concurrently. 
  
In addition, you have:

• Experience leading and delivering cloud and hybrid infrastructure projects including networking (firewalls, etc.), Operating Systems (Windows/Linux), and/or other relevant infrastructure initiatives. 
• Experience with major cloud service providers and cloud migration strategies.
• Ability to understand technical requirements to ask the right questions, identify dependencies, and support informed decision-making.
• Experience working with leading IT Infrastructure vendors and providing basic infrastructure advice and subject-matter expertise to clients and your project team

Nice-to-have 

• Relevant certifications including Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification 
• Strong familiarity SharePoint and JIRA for project tracking 
• Experience delivering projects with a major focus on operations 
• Experience in a major financial/banking environment 
    

Your education and experience 

Your combined education and work experience demonstrate that you have the competencies and skills for the position. We are ideally seeking candidates with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or another related discipline along with 5+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager (or similar role) with advanced knowledge of IT project life-cycle management and service delivery/support processes

Innovative Mindset

We value candidates who demonstrate adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new technologies, including AI and digital tools. We seek individuals who can think critically about data, question existing processes, and find ways to simplify our work while embracing change and new ways of doing things. 

Language requirement
The Bank’s work environment is conducive to the use of both of Canada’s official languages - English and French.  The position language requirement is Level 5 (Fully Functional).  If a qualified candidate who meets the language requirement of the position is not found, a qualified candidate who does not meet the language requirement may be considered. Training may be provided to help reach the required level.  Both bilingual and unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

What you need to know

• Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Reliability 
• Relocation assistance may be provided, if required
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
• The official title for this position is “Project Manager” 

Hybrid Work Model

The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a portion of each month as part of the Bank’s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of 12 days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office. 

What you can expect from us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider. 

• Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $126,765 to $149,135 (job grade 18)
• The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at  7 to 10% of your base salary. The Bank offers additional performance pay (5%) for those who exceed expectations. Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
• Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health, dental disability and life and/or accident insurance coverage that meets your needs
• Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
• Indexed, defined-benefit pension

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.