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The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join the Enterprise Delivery Team.

Reporting to the Program Manager, Enterprise Delivery, the Project Manager is responsible for managing a suite of strategic, enterprise-wide integration projects, while applying the principles of service excellence and promoting project management best practices across the organization. You will interact with project sponsors, executives, senior managers, and other project managers. You will identify and address issues related to resource planning, cost estimation, change management, project delivery, implementation planning/scheduling, reporting, communications, and benefits extraction at the project level.

Who you are:

Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization

What your day looks like:

Manage project plans and budgets, including accurate tracking of financials and resourcing
Ensure project alignment and compliance with standards and policies
Assist with integration management of strategic and departmental projects
Coordinate with other project managers to ensure timely and complete delivery of projects, maintaining awareness of interdependencies and communicating to stakeholders
Manage issue resolution, risk mitigation, and escalations
Provide accurate and timely project performance reporting to the program manager, executives, project sponsors, and relevant stakeholders
Manage the change management process as it relates to project scope, schedule, cost, and expectations

Your experience and skills:

Degree in Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field preferred or equivalent work-related experience
Project Management Certification in Prince 2, PMI, or OPM3 or equivalent preferred
7+ years of work experience with a minimum of 5+ years of recent project management experience in complex, matrix organizations is required
Proven experience in managing Capital Markets projects and/or delivering regulatory compliance initiatives, with a strong understanding of financial regulations and industry standards is required
Excellent understanding of project management best practices and project life cycle disciplines is required
Experience with integrated systems lifecycle development utilizing multiple development models e.g., agile, waterfall, hybrid is required
Experience with critical path analysis, project planning, and remediation is required
Functional knowledge of project accounting, budget planning, cost control, capital/expense approval and management procedures required for project tracking is required
Understanding of services agreements as related to commercial contracts and information/technology systems is required
Strong prioritization, delegation, and administrative skills with ability to manage multiple projects involving cross-departmental teams is required
Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills are required
Experience working for organizations in transformation and the ability to manage change and ambiguity is required
Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset

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