Senior Banking Payments Project/Program Manager - Foreign Exchange Technology projects - 87789-1
Apply NowCompany: Annex Consulting Group
Location: Toronto, ON M4E 3Y1
Description:
Project/Program Manager
Remote/Hybrid: Hybrid // every Wednesday and Thursday and every third Friday of the month.
Office Location: Toronto-161 Bay St., 4th
Job Responsibilities:
Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
Manage backup, security and user help system.
Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.
Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.
Skills:
Working knowledge of designing and implementing projects.
Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
Knowledge of computer software, such as Visual Basic, Java, SQL, etc.
Must Have Requirement:
Strong Understanding of payments systems
Having worked on Foreign Exchange Technology projects
Experience managing programs in the financial industry
Able to talk to executive stakeholders and provide concise updates
Ability to articulate Risks and Issues in concise and clear manner
Advanced PowerPoint Skills and Strong Presentation Skill
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
o Vlookups/xlookups, Sum, Count
o Pivot Tables
o Basic Table creation & presentation skills on excel
Ability to convey technical issue to non-technical person
Experience working with Card Networks (e.g. Visa, Mastercard, Interac, Amex, CUP)
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required.
MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.
8-10 years of project management experience required.
Certification preferred.
Remote/Hybrid: Hybrid // every Wednesday and Thursday and every third Friday of the month.
Office Location: Toronto-161 Bay St., 4th
Job Responsibilities:
Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
Manage backup, security and user help system.
Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.
Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.
Skills:
Working knowledge of designing and implementing projects.
Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
Knowledge of computer software, such as Visual Basic, Java, SQL, etc.
Must Have Requirement:
Strong Understanding of payments systems
Having worked on Foreign Exchange Technology projects
Experience managing programs in the financial industry
Able to talk to executive stakeholders and provide concise updates
Ability to articulate Risks and Issues in concise and clear manner
Advanced PowerPoint Skills and Strong Presentation Skill
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
o Vlookups/xlookups, Sum, Count
o Pivot Tables
o Basic Table creation & presentation skills on excel
Ability to convey technical issue to non-technical person
Experience working with Card Networks (e.g. Visa, Mastercard, Interac, Amex, CUP)
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required.
MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.
8-10 years of project management experience required.
Certification preferred.