Location: New York, NY- Hybrid (2-3 days)
Terms - Contract
Pay rate- $70-7$5/hr
Story Behind the Need
- Business group: Global Regulatory & Remediation Projects
- The US Regulatory and Business Initiatives oversees numerous projects within the bank.
- Project: This is a large scale initiative concerning client Cash Management and Deposits. The successful candidate will be working in a high visible capacity alongside a multitude of stakeholders.
- Reason for request: The team requires additional assistance as this project gets off the ground
Candidate Value Proposition
- The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a high visibility to project, working closely with multiple Scotia departments and executive members of Scotia.
Typical Day in Role
- Develop, track and manage project budget, project plans, timelines and scope
- Manage project resources including procuring project staff, developing, motivating, coaching and advising
- Partner closely with other members of functional teams to define business requirements
- Lead teams of developers in the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business needs
- Define test plans and ensure that products are defect free before User Acceptance Testing
- Facilitate the User Acceptance Testing process, developing rollout plans and procedures
- Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses
- Ensure appropriate systems development and project management processes are being utilized
- Make presentations to steering committees or project sponsors
- Communicating with project team and vendors
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
- 8+ years experience as a Project Manager, working closely with business partners
- 5+ years of experience working with senior stakeholders, ability to present in front leadership
- 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst
- Previous experience with testing (UAT)
- 5+ years of experience using MS Projects
Nice-To-Have Skills:
- Prior Cap Markets Knowledge
- Prior experience with Wire Payments and Deposits
- Previous FI experience
Soft Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible/ adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and to manage competing priorities
- Great communication skills are required, as they will regularly be communicating internally and externally
- Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organization
Best vs Average: The ideal candidate would be an experienced Project Manager (with BA experience) who is ready to jump into the project with a hands on approach. Ideally their communication style would be polished as they will be communicating with senior leadership across the company. The HM is big on personality - person needs to be reliable and get things done quickly. Strong PM with BA experience that Is willing to hit the ground running.
Degrees or certifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field required
Estimated Min Rate: $70.00
Estimated Max Rate: $75.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
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