About the role
Location: Toronto, ON - Hybrid (4 days on site) Pay Rate: $85.26/hr - $100.67/hr Contract Length: 6 Months with possibility for extension
We at Raise are hiring an IT Delivery Manager for one of our top clients. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, they’re now expanding their team to meet rising demand. We’re hiring right now; if you’re interested, apply below for your chance to join a great place to work.
Responsibilities
Facilitate agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) to keep teams aligned and progressing Engage in technical discussions with development teams, architects, and stakeholders to understand project complexities and inform delivery decisions Identify and remove impediments and blockers that impact delivery Provide status reporting at portfolio and project levels to stakeholders and leadership Monitor and manage project financials, budgets, and resource allocation Collaborate with technology teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution Track KPIs and delivery metrics using AI and GenAI tools to proactively identify risks, forecast issues, and optimize performance and resource allocation Drive process improvements and optimize delivery workflows based on team feedback and performance data
Must Have Skills
Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, Certified Scrum Master) and 7+ years of experience delivering software development projects/programs within an Agile environment (medium-to-large scale initiatives) Experience with infrastructure deployment and implementation Experience using AI tools in project delivery Experience managing the implementation of DevOps, MLOps, or Cloud architecture Experience overseeing project financials, budgets, and staffing/resource planning Strong stakeholder management Top notch soft skills Hands-on expertise in Agile delivery frameworks, including milestones, critical paths, product and sprint backlogs, work-back schedules, and release burndown Advanced proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Confluence, JIRA, SharePoint) and related methodologies Manage delivery excellence through effective schedule management, KPI tracking, early warning indicators, proactive risk and issue mitigation, and removal of cross-team dependencies and blockers Oversee financials and staffing levels to efficiently meet project delivery requirements and track value for effective decision-making Build and present management-level reporting and leverage AI and advanced analytics tools (including GenAI) to enhance project delivery through automated progress reporting, risk forecasting, and schedule optimization Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to facilitate analytical and technical conversations at multiple levels, listen actively, communicate clearly and concisely, and build strong working relationships across technical/business units to drive collaboration and impact Promote team accountability and continuous improvement by solving productivity issues and driving joint ownership of results
Nice-to-Have Skills
Hands-on experience in software development, DevOps, MLOps, or Cloud architecture (a strong plus) Hands-on experience with bank's Agile frameworks (iWF, Business Agility) and enterprise project management tools (Planview, MS Project, Leankit). Knowledge of bank’s technology environment and processes
Looking for meaningful work? We can help!
Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.
We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.
We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/
In order to submit candidates for roles, our clients will sometimes require personal information to confirm the identity of applicants and their legal status to work. Raise will never ask you for personal or banking information unless you have been selected for a job. If you are ever unsure about the legitimacy of this or another job posting by Raise (or have any other questions), please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or hello@raiserecruiting.com
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About the role
Location: Toronto, ON - Hybrid (4 days on site) Pay Rate: $85.26/hr - $100.67/hr Contract Length: 6 Months with possibility for extension
We at Raise are hiring an IT Delivery Manager for one of our top clients. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, they’re now expanding their team to meet rising demand. We’re hiring right now; if you’re interested, apply below for your chance to join a great place to work.
Responsibilities
Facilitate agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) to keep teams aligned and progressing Engage in technical discussions with development teams, architects, and stakeholders to understand project complexities and inform delivery decisions Identify and remove impediments and blockers that impact delivery Provide status reporting at portfolio and project levels to stakeholders and leadership Monitor and manage project financials, budgets, and resource allocation Collaborate with technology teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution Track KPIs and delivery metrics using AI and GenAI tools to proactively identify risks, forecast issues, and optimize performance and resource allocation Drive process improvements and optimize delivery workflows based on team feedback and performance data
Must Have Skills
Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, Certified Scrum Master) and 7+ years of experience delivering software development projects/programs within an Agile environment (medium-to-large scale initiatives) Experience with infrastructure deployment and implementation Experience using AI tools in project delivery Experience managing the implementation of DevOps, MLOps, or Cloud architecture Experience overseeing project financials, budgets, and staffing/resource planning Strong stakeholder management Top notch soft skills Hands-on expertise in Agile delivery frameworks, including milestones, critical paths, product and sprint backlogs, work-back schedules, and release burndown Advanced proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Confluence, JIRA, SharePoint) and related methodologies Manage delivery excellence through effective schedule management, KPI tracking, early warning indicators, proactive risk and issue mitigation, and removal of cross-team dependencies and blockers Oversee financials and staffing levels to efficiently meet project delivery requirements and track value for effective decision-making Build and present management-level reporting and leverage AI and advanced analytics tools (including GenAI) to enhance project delivery through automated progress reporting, risk forecasting, and schedule optimization Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to facilitate analytical and technical conversations at multiple levels, listen actively, communicate clearly and concisely, and build strong working relationships across technical/business units to drive collaboration and impact Promote team accountability and continuous improvement by solving productivity issues and driving joint ownership of results
Nice-to-Have Skills
Hands-on experience in software development, DevOps, MLOps, or Cloud architecture (a strong plus) Hands-on experience with bank's Agile frameworks (iWF, Business Agility) and enterprise project management tools (Planview, MS Project, Leankit). Knowledge of bank’s technology environment and processes
Looking for meaningful work? We can help!
Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.
We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.
We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/
In order to submit candidates for roles, our clients will sometimes require personal information to confirm the identity of applicants and their legal status to work. Raise will never ask you for personal or banking information unless you have been selected for a job. If you are ever unsure about the legitimacy of this or another job posting by Raise (or have any other questions), please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or hello@raiserecruiting.com
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