Sr. Project Manager

Reference #: 7970
Location: Winnipeg, Toronto or London
Type: Sub-contract

Donna Cona Inc. is currently seeking a Sr. Project Manager for one of our key government clients.

The Senior Project Manager applies their advanced knowledge and experience in managing large and complex projects and teams. Some of the highlights of expectations include budgeting and forecasting, developing project artefacts (e.g. project charter, project management plan, schedule, resourcing) and reporting. Knowledge of Clarity along with SharePoint, MS Office suite, JIRA, and Confluence is important for success.

Candidate MUST have the following:

• Over seven (7) years as a Project Manager in a technology delivery environment;
• Experience working with insurance policy administration system, Ingenium, and a strong knowledge of insurance products or in wealth;
• Experience with delivery of technology projects and strategy/governance initiatives;
• Advanced knowledge and experience in managing multiple large and complex projects and teams;
• Able to rapidly acquire new knowledge and skills and apply creative thinking to solve problems while understanding the organization's vision, purpose, and values;
• Demonstrate management of full project lifecycle for multiple initiatives or workstreams varying in complexity and stakeholders, ensuring the effective execution of large or complex projects to deliver a product or solution that satisfies stakeholder expectations and achieves project success criteria (schedule, budget, team cohesion, and regulatory);
• Demonstrate ability to work in an ambiguous environment and to adapt to changes quickly;
• Demonstrate ability to analyze information and make good decisions or recommendations in ambiguous or difficult situations;
• Possess strong entrepreneurial skills with a bias to delivering business outcomes, forging strong business partnerships, effectively managing risk, managing scope change as an opportunity to deliver greater value, and making value-oriented decisions;
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.

Donna Cona is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. We don't discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals.