About the role
Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private clients, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.
Introduction: Robertson is seeking a skilled IT - Project Manager III to join our client in support of an existing vacancy.
Contract Period: 12 months with potential to extend or convert Pay Rate: Starting from $62 per hour Location: Toronto, ON Location Type: Hybrid Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Job Responsibilities: End-to-end facilitation of the Agile processes Drives continuous improvement and change, acting as a change agent to adapt processes to maximize productivity throughout the project lifecycle Engages appropriate stakeholders to identify and manage impediments and required outcomes of projects for the business Identifies Agile team improvement opportunities and looks externally for best practices in order to increase team productivity Makes sure there is no hidden work, ensuring that everything the Agile Team is working on is acknowledged and accounted for in the Product Backlog, protecting the team from distractions Owns enforcement of the Agile practices and ceremonies Provides advice and guidance to the Agile project team, as required, regarding best practices in Agile project management Manages Work In Progress Limits, making sure the team is not working on too many stories/tasks at once, and helps them get into a flow of starting and completing work in a predictable manner Encourages the Team to look for opportunities to support each other (e.g., focus on higher priority Stories that team members are struggling with) Ensures a collaborative culture exists within the Team, promotes team building and ensures team engagement Coordinates and facilitates ceremony logistics and ensures all Agile ceremonies/processes are held and all team members are present and on time, in particular the daily stand-up meeting and engagement of control partners Works across the Agile team to ensure Agile artifacts and information are accurate and update to date Adheres to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for our business area Ensures respective policies/practices are well executed, meets business needs, complies with internal and external requirements, and aligns with business priorities Drives project execution that is aligned to established cost, timing, deliverable and scope objectives Adheres to enterprise governance to ensure that projects meet all the performance, quality and compliance standards and follows the approved methodology Works directly with key stakeholders to remove impediments and help manage cross- Agile team dependencies Shares accountability with Agile Coach (and CoE where applicable) for spreading best practices throughout the team and organization Collaborates with Product Owner(s), Technology Lead(s) and Team(s) on Sprint planning, impediment removal, and Team execution Experience & Qualification Requirements: 2-4 years of Project Management experience Scrum and Agile methodologies Agile tools- JIRA and Confluence Strong Communication skills Leadership qualities Facilitation skills SAFe/ Agile certifications Power BI/Tableau How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.
Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit, or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.
We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist with screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.
Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.
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About the role
Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private clients, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.
Introduction: Robertson is seeking a skilled IT - Project Manager III to join our client in support of an existing vacancy.
Contract Period: 12 months with potential to extend or convert Pay Rate: Starting from $62 per hour Location: Toronto, ON Location Type: Hybrid Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Job Responsibilities: End-to-end facilitation of the Agile processes Drives continuous improvement and change, acting as a change agent to adapt processes to maximize productivity throughout the project lifecycle Engages appropriate stakeholders to identify and manage impediments and required outcomes of projects for the business Identifies Agile team improvement opportunities and looks externally for best practices in order to increase team productivity Makes sure there is no hidden work, ensuring that everything the Agile Team is working on is acknowledged and accounted for in the Product Backlog, protecting the team from distractions Owns enforcement of the Agile practices and ceremonies Provides advice and guidance to the Agile project team, as required, regarding best practices in Agile project management Manages Work In Progress Limits, making sure the team is not working on too many stories/tasks at once, and helps them get into a flow of starting and completing work in a predictable manner Encourages the Team to look for opportunities to support each other (e.g., focus on higher priority Stories that team members are struggling with) Ensures a collaborative culture exists within the Team, promotes team building and ensures team engagement Coordinates and facilitates ceremony logistics and ensures all Agile ceremonies/processes are held and all team members are present and on time, in particular the daily stand-up meeting and engagement of control partners Works across the Agile team to ensure Agile artifacts and information are accurate and update to date Adheres to enterprise frameworks or methodologies that relate to activities for our business area Ensures respective policies/practices are well executed, meets business needs, complies with internal and external requirements, and aligns with business priorities Drives project execution that is aligned to established cost, timing, deliverable and scope objectives Adheres to enterprise governance to ensure that projects meet all the performance, quality and compliance standards and follows the approved methodology Works directly with key stakeholders to remove impediments and help manage cross- Agile team dependencies Shares accountability with Agile Coach (and CoE where applicable) for spreading best practices throughout the team and organization Collaborates with Product Owner(s), Technology Lead(s) and Team(s) on Sprint planning, impediment removal, and Team execution Experience & Qualification Requirements: 2-4 years of Project Management experience Scrum and Agile methodologies Agile tools- JIRA and Confluence Strong Communication skills Leadership qualities Facilitation skills SAFe/ Agile certifications Power BI/Tableau How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.
Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit, or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.
We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist with screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.
Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.