Project Manager

Job title:

Project Manager

Company

Northbridge Financial Corporation

Job description

What it’s like to be a Project Manager at Northbridge FinancialThe Project Manager II is accountable for managing and successfully implementing and delivering strategic projects that cross multiple departments and enable corporate strategy. The incumbent will manage large complex projects with multiple vendors and various departments including IT. Managing projects includes overseeing the definition of activities and tasks, providing guidance in business case preparation, building and issuing project schedules, and then executing against that schedule and objectives while ensuring the project is tightly controlled through effective issue and risk management.We want your talentIf you are great at:

• Excellent project management skills and ability to apply project management methodologies in the context of an IT project
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels including the ability to lead, influence, and persuade
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to work independently in a dynamic/self-empowered environment and drive a project to successful completion
• Demonstrated ability to understand process and workflow management
• Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Has breadth and depth of understanding of multiple lines of business and is able to facilitate communication between multiple stakeholders efficiently and effectively
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical capabilities, and decision-making
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, coordinate, and schedule

If you have:

• University degree in computer science or engineering, or a combination of related disciplines and experience
• Minimum of 5-7 years work experience with at least 4 years in a Project Management role
• PMP or equivalent project management experience.
• Experience and/ or working knowledge of Agile project management, specifically using the Scrum framework (CSM or PSM certifications an asset)
• Experience and/ or working knowledge of change management principles and methodologies
• Knowledge and experience with the full software development lifecycle and business analysis methodologies including, but not limited to: (a) system requirements and scope changes; (b) software development and code management; (c) testing and quality assurance; (d) documentation; (e) deployment and training; and (f) transition to operations
• Demonstrated understanding of the Project Management Life Cycle
• Advanced knowledge of application development tools like Azure DevOps, Jira or equivalent
• Financial background in budgeting, forecasting, and tracking of actuals
• Strong understanding of the Property and Casualty Insurance industry, products and terminology is an asset

We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how:

• Hybrid work! you get to work from the office and at home 50/50, allowing you to manage both worlds with the ease and flexibility you need.
• We offer competitive salaries and support your financial health through our employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, discounts on staff insurance, and more!
• We help you prioritize your well-being from day one through flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs.
• We are invested in helping you grow in your career through education assistance, internal mobility, and mentoring programs.
• NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days.

#LI-TS1#INDWho we are:We’re Northbridge Financial. We’re proud to be 100% Canadian and owned by Fairfax Financial. We serve through our Northbridge Insurance, Federated Insurance, and TruShield Insurance brands. We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial property and casualty insurance company. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future. We’re a company of passionate people who put people first. Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard – and having fun at work – all while making a difference? Look no further than Northbridge.At Northbridge Financial we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all! No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you. Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Thu, 30 May 2024 05:29:31 GMT

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