Are you a Senior Project Manager with experience managing highly complex enterprise resource planning system implementation projects? Our BC finance client is looking for someone with the skillset for an initial 15 months with the option to extend the Contract term by two additional 3 months each at the client's sole discretion
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Advantages
Working with one of the leading financial institutions in British Columbia.
Responsibilities
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Apply a comprehensive understanding of project management to:
oPlan and execute project
oIdentify and manage stakeholders and cross-project dependencies
oEnsure project team activities remain aligned with project objectives, scope and timelines, as baselined in project charter
oMonitor, track and report on project progress, resourcing, risks, issues and performance on a regular and ad hoc basis
•Manage the quality of project deliverables; ensure they meet all identified business and technical requirements; and are approved according to the project’s governance framework
•Following BCI project delivery guidelines – and as agreed with the project sponsor and/or business owner-- complete and maintain relevant, fit-for-purpose artifacts, which may include a stakeholder assessment, charter, budget, governance framework, project communications plan, risk register and project plan
•Proactively manage risks and, as required, assess options for issue resolution, develop action plans and take corrective actions
•Organize and facilitate cross-functional meetings with project team members and other stakeholders as required
•Lead the end-to-end implementation of Workday Financials.
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with existing Workday HCM, Strategic Sourcing, Expenses, and Adaptive Planning modules.
•Ensure solution design is aligned with BCI’s architectural principles and standards
•Ensure the project develops a viable, approved operational support/sustainment model
•Support a smooth transition to operations that includes a post-implementation support period
•Work closely with BCI’s Procurement team on any procurement activities
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
•Minimum 10 years’ experience in a formal Project Management role, including at least 7 years’ experience at a senior level, including project managing highly complex enterprise resource planning system implementation projects
•Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a relevant discipline, such as Accounting, Law, Finance, or Business
•PMP or other equivalent project management designation
•Experience managing Workday Financials implementation projects preferred
•Experience working with institutional investors and Finance teams in particular
•Proficient with MS Teams, MS Project and Smartsheet
•Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex and fast-paced environment
•Demonstrated ability to positively interact with and influence peers, managers and senior leaders, and executives
•Excellent written and verbal interpersonal, communication, facilitation, presentation and negotiation skills
Summary
Join our client in this exciting opportunity to lead a transformative project where you can make a significant impact. Apply directly to this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!
P.S. Don’t forget that when you update your profile on Randstad.ca it helps us find you faster when we do have roles that match your skills! So even if this role isn’t for you please update your profile so we can find you!
We look forward to supporting you in your job search!
Good luck!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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Are you a Senior Project Manager with experience managing highly complex enterprise resource planning system implementation projects? Our BC finance client is looking for someone with the skillset for an initial 15 months with the option to extend the Contract term by two additional 3 months each at the client's sole discretion
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Advantages
Working with one of the leading financial institutions in British Columbia.
Responsibilities
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Apply a comprehensive understanding of project management to:
oPlan and execute project
oIdentify and manage stakeholders and cross-project dependencies
oEnsure project team activities remain aligned with project objectives, scope and timelines, as baselined in project charter
oMonitor, track and report on project progress, resourcing, risks, issues and performance on a regular and ad hoc basis
•Manage the quality of project deliverables; ensure they meet all identified business and technical requirements; and are approved according to the project’s governance framework
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•Following BCI project delivery guidelines – and as agreed with the project sponsor and/or business owner-- complete and maintain relevant, fit-for-purpose artifacts, which may include a stakeholder assessment, charter, budget, governance framework, project communications plan, risk register and project plan
•Proactively manage risks and, as required, assess options for issue resolution, develop action plans and take corrective actions
•Organize and facilitate cross-functional meetings with project team members and other stakeholders as required
•Lead the end-to-end implementation of Workday Financials.
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with existing Workday HCM, Strategic Sourcing, Expenses, and Adaptive Planning modules.
•Ensure solution design is aligned with BCI’s architectural principles and standards
•Ensure the project develops a viable, approved operational support/sustainment model
•Support a smooth transition to operations that includes a post-implementation support period
•Work closely with BCI’s Procurement team on any procurement activities
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
•Minimum 10 years’ experience in a formal Project Management role, including at least 7 years’ experience at a senior level, including project managing highly complex enterprise resource planning system implementation projects
•Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a relevant discipline, such as Accounting, Law, Finance, or Business
•PMP or other equivalent project management designation
•Experience managing Workday Financials implementation projects preferred
•Experience working with institutional investors and Finance teams in particular
•Proficient with MS Teams, MS Project and Smartsheet
•Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex and fast-paced environment
•Demonstrated ability to positively interact with and influence peers, managers and senior leaders, and executives
•Excellent written and verbal interpersonal, communication, facilitation, presentation and negotiation skills
Summary
Join our client in this exciting opportunity to lead a transformative project where you can make a significant impact. Apply directly to this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!
P.S. Don’t forget that when you update your profile on Randstad.ca it helps us find you faster when we do have roles that match your skills! So even if this role isn’t for you please update your profile so we can find you!
We look forward to supporting you in your job search!
Good luck!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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