Portfolio Project Manager - CDI

The Project Management Department acts as a centre of excellence, liaising with all departments, coordinating and striving for implementation in agreed budget, time and scope. It is also responsible for the analysis, planning and management of projects related to regulatory, operational and system improvements.

We are looking for an experienced Portfolio Project Manager on a permanent contract to support the team in place.                     

Your main tasks will be to:

• Lead and coordinate the definition and implementation of multiple projects or programs. Ensure they are aligned with the organization's overarching business strategy
• Lead the different aspects of the project phases managing efficiently the constraints of cost, time and scope
• Build the appropriate governance for each project, in strict respect of the Bank’s governance
• Schedule, organize and facilitate meetings, including the monthly steering committee and reporting to sponsoring group.
• Act as a leader and ensure the efficient collaboration of the different actions involved in the program/project
• Ensure communication flows within the project team, the stakeholders and vendors for project status and activities.
• Prioritize initiatives and resolve any conflicts to find the optimum business outcome. Influence and negotiate with technical and business stakeholders

Job requirements:

• Studies in Business management, Finance, IT or a related field
• Strong experience in project management or assimilated role within financial services industry
• Very good understanding and knowledge of banking activities (Asset Services, Transaction Management and/or Fund Accounting)
• Prince2 / PM / MSP or assimilated certification
• Experience in Project Management methodologies like Waterfall or Kanban
• Strong track record of success in project leadership positions
• Strong communication, reporting and analytical skills with ability to manage Senior Stakeholders
• Team spirit; enthusiasm and problem solving attitude
• Ability to drive project governance and to act as back-up of the head of department to drive Program board when required
• Fluent in English and French is considered as an asset
• Exposure and understanding of project environment and/or demand management with various methodologies (including Agile or distributed Agile)
• MS Project or Project Management tools knowledge (e.g. Planisware Orchestra, JIRA, ServiceNow)

Please be aware that in accordance with the law of July 23, 2016, the selected candidate will be requested to provide a criminal record (section 3)