Senior Project Manager - Markham, Canada - Recrute Action

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    Recrute Action Markham, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Senior Project Manager

    Are you looking for a stimulating and dynamic job? Would you like to be part of a team that believes in your potential and part of a great company that will help you advance in your career? This is the job for you We are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager for one of our clients in the insurance industry.

    What is in it for you:


    • Hourly salary of $97 to $111.
    • 12-month contract.
    • Full-time: 37.50 hours per week.
    Hybrid work: 60% remote work.


    • Join a passionate and inclusive team of professionals.
    Responsibilities:

    Project Planning:
    Develop integrated project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and allocation of resources.

    Team Leadership:
    Lead project teams, including internal and external partners, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.

    Risk Management:

    Guide and support the team to identify potential project risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure successful project delivery.


    Stakeholder Engagement:
    Champion strong relationships with clients, vendors, and team members to improve collaboration and project success.

    Communication:
    Maintain clear and open communication channels with project partners, providing regular updates and reports.

    Scope Management:
    Work closely with the business to baseline and monitor project scope and activate change requests as needed.

    Financial Management:
    Produce cost models, maintain budgets and expenditures, making vital adjustments to stay within budget.

    Quality Assurance:
    Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and best practices.

    Governance:
    Maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and other artifacts.

    Problem Solving:
    Identify and resolve project issues and obstacles to keep projects on track.

    What you will need to succeed:


    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
    • Experience as a Project Manager with at least 7 years' experience managing projects with large budgets, complex solutions, and over multiple years.
    • Excellent leadership, communication, management, and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work with stakeholders at different levels, including executives.
    • Ability to work with and coordinate cross-functional teams, including vendor partners.
    • Ability to support, influence, and negotiate project decisions through priority and data.
    • Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is an asset.
    • Knowledge of different project management methodologies.
    • Insurance background is an asset but not mandatory.
    • Experience with Cloud and Guidewire technologies is an asset.
    • Strong analytical skills and ability to navigate complex scenarios.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, SharePoint, and Project).
    • Proficiency in JIRA and Confluence.
    • Ability to run effective project meetings, workshops, and/or other forums as needed.
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