Project Manager
Full Time posted 6 days agoJob Description
INDUSTRY: BankingÂ
SUMMARY:
Merit Services is actively searching for an exceptionally talented and motivated Project Manager to become an integral part of our client’s dynamic team in the vibrant city of Toronto. As a Project Manager, you will assume a pivotal role in overseeing and orchestrating projects, ensuring meticulous planning, flawless execution, and diligent monitoring to achieve timely, cost-effective, and ultimately satisfactory deliverables for our valued clients. The ideal candidate will possess innate leadership qualities, outstanding communication skills, and a knack for resolving complex issues with finesse.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Take charge of project management activities, from initiation to completion.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand project requirements, objectives, and success criteria, and translate them into a comprehensive project plan.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, work breakdown structures, and resource allocation plans.
- Facilitate effective communication among project team members, clients, and other stakeholders, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
- Proactively identify potential risks and issues that may impact project delivery, and develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address them.
- Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and provide regular status updates and reports to stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and proposed solutions.
- Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting open communication, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
- Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure high levels of engagement, productivity, and accountability.
- Facilitate effective decision-making processes, encouraging input from team members and stakeholders to achieve consensus and drive project success.
- Conduct comprehensive post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned, identify areas for improvement, and promote a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging trends, and project management methodologies, incorporating relevant knowledge into project management practices and approaches.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Project Management) or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience as a Project Manager, successfully leading and delivering complex projects within scope, budget, and schedule.
- Exceptional leadership qualities.
- Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to navigate and resolve complex project challenges.
- Proficiency in project management tools and softwares.
- Solid understanding of project management methodologies and frameworks (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
- Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
BENEFITS
- A competitive salary.
- An extensive package of healthcare and dental coverage.Â
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