Project Manager II

Our Financial Services client is currently seeking a highly adaptable Project Manager for a 6 month contract assignment.
We’re looking for a confident, proactive Project Manager (5–7 +years experience) who thrives on client interaction and delivering complex projects with precision. If you’ve supported client onboarding, driven infrastructure setup or migration projects, and can manage project tracking end-to-end—this role is built for you.

Experience in the print industry is a huge plus, but not required.
PM certification is a must.

You’ll be leading multiple initiatives while ensuring superior client experience, clear communication, and strong project discipline.

Advantages
You’ll manage a mix of medium-high complexity initiatives, including:
- Infrastructure business application upgrade (vendors, internal teams, stakeholders, clients, risk/issue management)
- New client onboarding
- Server update projects
- Internal maintenance activities
- New product builds

This role requires hands-on project tracking—there will be no PCO support, so strong ownership and organization are crucial.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Manage scope, budget, timelines, and resources across multiple concurrent projects

Create and submit weekly Project Status Reports (PSRs)

Maintain and update resource plans and forecasts

Communicate project updates to clients and vendors; escalate risks/issues appropriately

Prepare documentation (SOWs, estimates, proposals, contracts, requirements, audits)

Facilitate project meetings, ensure all stakeholders are informed and engaged

Support due-diligence activities and contribute to implementation approaches

Ensure projects follow primarily Waterfall methodology

Participate in post-project reviews

Confidently represent the team with sponsors and clients

Qualifications

College diploma or undergraduate university degree in a related discipline or a combination of experience, education and/or training deemed to be equivalent.
PMI/ PMP/Prince2 Designation or equivalent is required.
5–7 years of Project Management experience
Preferred 5-10 years of IT experience in any of the following areas:
Development, Support, Testing, Project Management or Maintenance.
Client onboarding and infrastructure setup/migration experience
Strong communication, diplomacy, and client acumen
Confident handling of challenging stakeholders
Experience managing project budgets
Ability to independently manage all project tracking
Understanding of SDLC; software development exposure is an asset
Experience in the print industry is a bonus

Summary
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and relevant experience ASAP.

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