Project Manager III
Spectraforce
Toronto, Ontario
2 days ago
Job Description
Title: Project Manager
Location: Toronto, Ontario , M5K 1A2: 4 days in office: Hybrid
Duration: 6-7 Months
Job Details:
Summary of Day To Day Responsibilities:
• Develop an understanding of overall portfolio/program movement with individual lines of business and rationalize how the assigned projects fit with business priorities in the long term
• Drive L&D processes to implement learning solutions in various formats including but not limited to in-person or virtual Instructor-led training (ILT), eLearning, webinars, self-directed learner pathways, and workshops
• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of medium-to-high complexity L&D projects, leveraging key project management tools to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
• Support the vendor selection, engagement and onboarding process when third-party learning solutions are within scope
• Develop and implement effective stakeholder engagement strategies
• Build relationships and maintain regular communications with internal and external stakeholders
• Report on project progress with project teams and business stakeholders at different levels
• In partnership with L&D CoEs and business partners, support the development of a delivery strategy, change & launch communications plan, and maintenance plan
• Ensure tight governance control and actively manage/resolve risks and issues
• Conduct project retrospectives and act on lessons learned for continuous improvement
• Stay current with emerging trends in project management inclusive of Agile and hybrid project practices and principles
• Be an active member of the broader project management community by sharing subject matter expertise and learning to advance professional growth
Qualifications/Skills/Experience
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in project management, preferably in a learning or adult training environment
• Prior L&D experience in performance consulting, design, development, facilitation, and/or learning technologies is beneficial
• Thorough understanding of project management frameworks and methodologies
• PMP, Agile and/or Scrum certification
• Practical knowledge in adult learning principles for various delivery methods
• Proven track record of delivering results and commitment to operational and service excellence
• Strong client focus with ability to listen and quickly learn about various clients and become a trusted advisor on delivery learning solutions successfully
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently with changing business priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build relationships effectively, leveraging sound communication, negotiation, consensus-building and influencing skills
• Ability to tailor communications to different stakeholders at different levels
• Solutions-focused, "can-do" attitude to foster positive team morale and high engagement
• Excel in translating business needs into learning requirements in collaboration with L&D partners
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Highly adaptable and flexible with ability to take initiative in a dynamic work environment • Proficiency in MS Office suite, especially MS Project
• Competency in team meeting facilitation in virtual environments leveraging collaboration tools such as MS Teams and Webex
• Experience with LMS and LXP is a bonus
• Experience with eLearning tools and standards (e.g., SCORM, xAPI, HTML 5) and development software (e.g., Articulate Storyline/Rice) is a nice to have
CANDIDATE PROFILE DETAILS:
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:
Typical Day-to-Day Responsibilities: status calls, Manage the risks/stakeholders, Ensure project is kept on time and budget
- How much time is being spent in meetings: depending day to day
- Who are they interacting with (internal/external) – both
- Will the contractor have access to any customer data? NO
MUST-HAVE Hard Skills:
1.) Attention to detail
Nice to have:
Pervious banking experience
Interview process: 2 for sure possible 3 rounds – virtual
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 63.00/daily.
Location: Toronto, Ontario , M5K 1A2: 4 days in office: Hybrid
Duration: 6-7 Months
Job Details:
Summary of Day To Day Responsibilities:
• Develop an understanding of overall portfolio/program movement with individual lines of business and rationalize how the assigned projects fit with business priorities in the long term
• Drive L&D processes to implement learning solutions in various formats including but not limited to in-person or virtual Instructor-led training (ILT), eLearning, webinars, self-directed learner pathways, and workshops
• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of medium-to-high complexity L&D projects, leveraging key project management tools to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
• Support the vendor selection, engagement and onboarding process when third-party learning solutions are within scope
• Develop and implement effective stakeholder engagement strategies
• Build relationships and maintain regular communications with internal and external stakeholders
• Report on project progress with project teams and business stakeholders at different levels
• In partnership with L&D CoEs and business partners, support the development of a delivery strategy, change & launch communications plan, and maintenance plan
• Ensure tight governance control and actively manage/resolve risks and issues
• Conduct project retrospectives and act on lessons learned for continuous improvement
• Stay current with emerging trends in project management inclusive of Agile and hybrid project practices and principles
• Be an active member of the broader project management community by sharing subject matter expertise and learning to advance professional growth
Qualifications/Skills/Experience
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in project management, preferably in a learning or adult training environment
• Prior L&D experience in performance consulting, design, development, facilitation, and/or learning technologies is beneficial
• Thorough understanding of project management frameworks and methodologies
• PMP, Agile and/or Scrum certification
• Practical knowledge in adult learning principles for various delivery methods
• Proven track record of delivering results and commitment to operational and service excellence
• Strong client focus with ability to listen and quickly learn about various clients and become a trusted advisor on delivery learning solutions successfully
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently with changing business priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build relationships effectively, leveraging sound communication, negotiation, consensus-building and influencing skills
• Ability to tailor communications to different stakeholders at different levels
• Solutions-focused, "can-do" attitude to foster positive team morale and high engagement
• Excel in translating business needs into learning requirements in collaboration with L&D partners
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Highly adaptable and flexible with ability to take initiative in a dynamic work environment • Proficiency in MS Office suite, especially MS Project
• Competency in team meeting facilitation in virtual environments leveraging collaboration tools such as MS Teams and Webex
• Experience with LMS and LXP is a bonus
• Experience with eLearning tools and standards (e.g., SCORM, xAPI, HTML 5) and development software (e.g., Articulate Storyline/Rice) is a nice to have
CANDIDATE PROFILE DETAILS:
- Degree/Level of Education: Post secondary education
- Certifications Required: PMP and agile cert is nice have
- Years of Overall Experience: 5-7 years
- How will performance be measured: Deliverables
- Preferred/Ideal Candidate Background: learning and development team, exp in PM, program management is a good to have, exp in industry or insurance space
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:
Typical Day-to-Day Responsibilities: status calls, Manage the risks/stakeholders, Ensure project is kept on time and budget
- How much time is being spent in meetings: depending day to day
- Who are they interacting with (internal/external) – both
- Will the contractor have access to any customer data? NO
MUST-HAVE Hard Skills:
- Banking or financial industry or insurance companies
- Project Management experience in L&D space is a MUST
- MS Project/ MS office Suite
- Managing medium to high complexity projects
- Learning and Development – design and development
- Agile experience/SCRUM
- Strong organizational skills and strong communication skills
1.) Attention to detail
Nice to have:
Pervious banking experience
Interview process: 2 for sure possible 3 rounds – virtual
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 63.00/daily.