We are
At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,400+, and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.
Our challenge
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate successful project execution. The ideal candidate will facilitate discovery sessions with all key stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and drive planning sessions including grooming of epics/user stories, identifying dependencies, sizing efforts, resources planning, and developing detailed release plans.
Additional Information*
The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Calgary, AB is CAD $100k – CAD $105k/year & benefits (see below).
The Role
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate planning sessions and grooming of epics/user stories.
- Identify dependencies, effort sizing, and resource planning.
- Lead and facilitate scrum ceremonies to plan and execute sprints and scrum-of-scrums.
- Oversee sprint execution, testing strategies, defect management, and release activities.
- Collaborate across technology, business, infrastructure, and other stakeholder departments.
- Proactively manage risks, issues, and mitigation plans.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, resolving scheduling conflicts and constraints.
- Communicate effectively, providing clear visibility into project health to teams and senior management.
- For Program Managers:
- Manage large, interconnected programs.
- Organize, monitor, and coordinate cross-project activities.
- Plan resources and budgets.
- Guide and manage project managers.
- Manage program-level reporting, risks, issues, and leadership updates.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in project management.
- Strong facilitation and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
- Experience in risk and resource management.
We offer:
- A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
- 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
- A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
- Flexible hybrid policy.
- RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
- A higher education certification policy.
- On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
- Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
- Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
- A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.
SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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