Job Project Manager in Halifax
CGI is offering an exciting opportunity as a Project Manager to work with our financial institution clients. As a member of CGI’s national practice providing retail banking solutions and services to credit unions, you will be joining an experienced and dynamic team of global IT professionals serving our clients across Canada.
The financial industry is in the midst of dramatic change and credit unions are challenged with finding faster, more innovative ways of providing solutions and services to their customers who have more alternatives than ever before. Digital transformation and digital services are disrupting traditional financial institutions, instead offering businesses and household’s access to services that are customized specifically to personalized needs and wants of the end consumer. Omni-channel experience, mobile self-service, predictive analytics, data governance, robotic process automation, FinTech partnerships, and open banking requirements have turned the banking industry on its head. Staying relevant is key while customer retention and growth has never been more challenging. Our clients are turning to CGI to help them remodel their operations and assist in navigating through the massive digital transformational changes required to remain competitive.
In the role of Project Manager, you would be responsible for the successful delivery of the conversion project to budget, timeframes and customer satisfaction. You will ensure resourcing is achieved and as well as managing the client relationship.
Insights you can act on
While technology is at the heart of our clients’ digital transformation, we understand that people are at the heart of business success.
When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We call our employees “members” because they are CGI shareholders and owners and owners who enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of. This has been our Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we are today — one of the world’s largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services.
At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.
Ready to become part of our success story? Join CGI — where your ideas and actions make a difference.
Your future duties and responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Development of project proposal, project charter, and project management plan
- Prepare, implement, monitor, and update the project schedule
- Manage project team through all phases of software development lifecycle including requirements definition, architecture design, conversion, testing and deployment
- Ensuring proper change, scope, risk, and expectation management are applied
- Reporting accurate project financial figures
- Holding regular status meetings with team and clients, and providing regular status reporting
- Maintain a solid understanding of project management best practices, methodologies, and terminologies
- Lead, coach and mentor other members
- 100% adherence to CGI policies (Member Commitment to the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Dress Code, Travel, Expenses, etc.)
- Always practice professional, respectful communication whenever dealing with other team members, management and the client
- Use all of the tools including Internet and Instant Messaging appropriately, being mindful that they should only be used as a form of business communication and in a professional manner at all times
- Timesheets and status reports completed on time
- Remain current in your area of expertise
- Develop consulting skills
- Proactively identifying and communicating project risks
- Share knowledge freely and openly with other team members
- Follow project management processes (i.e., Change Management, Configuration Management, etc.)
Required Experience:
- Five years or more hands on experience as a Project Manager
- Expertise managing multiple projects, including large-scale, multi-year projects
- Experience in retail banking and/or credit union space
- Project Management or Scrum Master training and certification
- Previous experience managing a large-scale conversion project
- Experience managing projects in an agile environment and waterfall
- Strong sense of ownership and ability to drive tasks through to completion
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact directly with Client Stakeholders, Senior Management, and/or our technology partners
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- The ability to build consensus and resolve interpersonal challenges
- Ability to build strong relationships with clients and team members
- Demonstrate the ability to provide information and ideas in a clear, comprehensive, concise and organized manner
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
About CGI
CEO: George D. Schindler
Revenue: $10+ billion (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.cgi.com
Year Founded: 1976
