Company Description

Canaccede Financial Group is an industry leader in specialized investment and financial services in the Canadian market. Since 2008, we have been working with large lenders and financial institutions in the insolvent, distressed, and performing receivables industry to enhance the financial position of thousands of Canadians. We achieve this by providing innovative solutions through the Affirm Financial Services brand, in the form of consumer lending. To date, it has strategically invested approximately $100mm acquiring $1.3bn in face value of assets under management.  Forward looking and growing quickly, Canaccede maintains an open and opportunistic corporate culture for motivated employees to learn and grow with it. We have offices in Toronto, ON and London, ON.

Job Description

The Project Manager is the primary point-person responsible for planning, executing, and delivering corporate projects on time, within budget, and in accordance to specifications. To achieve these important goals, the Project Manager will define high level project requirements and scope, acquire project resources, and supervise the efforts of project team members. Efficient delivery of project deliverables, effective quality control, clear communication of expectations to stakeholders, and upward reporting to senior management are critical tasks that must be performed throughout each projects lifecycle. The successful candidate will report to the director of Project Delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in manage the entire lifecycle of the company's project portfolio, ranging from strategic planning initiatives to tactical activities
• Define project scope in collaboration with senior management and/or business leads
• Create high-level and detailed work plans to identify and sequence activities needed for successful project completion
• Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required for project completion
• Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates resources to activities
• Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required
• Determine objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion
• Execute project according to the project plan
• Document project activities
• Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful project completion
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project
• Review quality of work completed with project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards
• Identify and resolve conflicts within project teams and associate work; create contingency plans to mitigate risk.
• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality
• Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase
• Other duties as required

Desired Skills and Experience

• Post-secondary education in Project Management or related subject or equivalent experience
• Project Management Designation or equivalent experience
• 3 to 5 years project management experience, ideally managing software development or integration projects
• Possess knowledge of the project management framework
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, LiquidPlanner is an asset
• Superior decision making and leadership skills
• Ability to foster teamwork amongst diverse groups to enhance organizational effectiveness
• Possess a broad knowledge of most technical and business resources
• Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
• Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments and key business partners
• Accuracy and attention to detail while working under tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team/group
• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization, both verbal and written
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
• Strong work ethic and integrity
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills

 
This position will be based in London with occasional need to travel to between company office locations.

Please submit a cover letter and resume with salary expectations to angie.glasser@canaccede.com.  We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.