Project Manager Contract 12 months job # 1001

• Experience - At least 6 years in managing IT development projects
• Financial/Insurance Industry background preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Mainframe/ Distributed platforms experience.
• Knowledge of SDLC and PMI Methodology and processes (PMP certification is a plus)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project Server would be an advantage
• Knowledge of Method/1 would be an asset
• Proven capacity to lead and influence matrix based project team members and work as a member of a diverse and geographically distributed team.
• Must have strong analytical skills with attention to detail & accuracy y.
• Demonstrated team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Superior ability to interact/work with all levels of Management, both technical and business.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines

Project Manager Contract 12 months job # 1002

To manage, plan and direct projects that are highly complex and of strategic importance to the Organization.  You will be responsible for managing project plans and budgets to ensure project agreements are met and risks are managed. You will assist in the EPIC management (Forecasting of budgets, creating of status reports, project control, issue and risk management).  Your key mandate will be to ensure that all profitability and performance targets are met through adherence to budgets, schedules and quality objectives. You will co-ordinate the input, support and communication with all functional/business areas that affect project scope, business value, risk and resource requirements.

• Must be proficient with Project Management Processes (ie: PMI), tools and practices.  Microsoft Project, RISK/ISSUE Assessment & Management, MIS reporting.  
• Experience with METHOD/1, EPIC, MSP, and American Express related tools, processes & standards an asset.
• Experience working on Infrastructure related projects would be a definite asset
• Proven ability to effectively work in a fast-paced, dynamic, matrix management and/or cross-functional structure.
• Must have the ability to manage on-going relationships with AXP Business Partners to ensure project deliverables are successfully met.
• The incumbent is highly accountable, reactive and flexible in managing all areas that affect their project assignment.
• Ability to effectively assess and manage project risks, issues, budgets, timelines and scope.
• Ability to identify opportunities to reduce costs and/or timelines without adding unacceptable risk to quality.
• Must effectively manage and track costs and tasks assigned to various areas.
• Ability to evaluate and challenge work efforts associated with tasks and activities.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication, interpersonal, teamwork and strong leadership skills.  
• 5+ years proven IT experience with an emphasis on managing system development application projects or have relevant bachelors/advanced degree
• Demonstrate flexibility and sensitivity in approach to problem solving and able to close gaps with innovative solutions.
• Ability to travel; Must be able to work weekends, holidays & off hours
• Proven ability to recommend alternative solutions and project strategy and deliverables.
• You may need to facilitate workshops, such as JAD (Joint Application Design) sessions.

Senior Records Management Analyst Full Time 85k job # 1003

Responsible for supporting the Manager, Corporate Records Management in the overall records management administration. The Records Management program promotes compliance with record retention regulations, facilitates litigation discovery, protects Company information, and increases organizational effectiveness through better record-keeping and retrieval practices.

• Provide consulting and support services to Business Units with respect to the Corporate Records Management Program.
• Monitor legal, regulatory and operational requirements that impact the Enterprise Records Retention Schedule (RRS).
• Manage day-to-day supplier relationships for offsite storage and shredding services.
• Recommend program improvements by reviewing Corporate Records Management Program quality and user practices.
• Support records management projects and determine what programs/projects are needed to support existing and future records requirements including tools and systems.
• Provide consultation for new and modified records management resources including the acquisition of software applications including document imaging, content management and records management.
• Education, Skill and Experience Requirements:
• University degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Knowledge of records management issues and practices and approx 3-5 years experience in records management positions.
• Experience working with electronic records is an asset.
• Experience in a multi-facility compliance program in public or private institution an asset.
• Knowledge of records management software products, imaging systems and automated databases.
• Excellent track record with multiple project assignments.
• Good attention to detail, self-motivated, and goal-oriented.
• Knowledge of financial industry an asset.
• Enthusiasm for records management and personal continuous development of knowledge and skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent communication, analytical, presentation, customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel.

Business Systems Analyst Contract 12 month job 3 # 1004

Assembles, analyzes, and represents customer business requirements, Performs feasibility analysis, scopes project, and recommends alternative solutions (such as to develop or buy software/hardware) and project strategy and deliverable prioritization. Performs all functions of an analyst. Performs cost estimating, cost benefits analysis, and ROI (return on investments). Develops high level implementation plans. Able to perform as a Team Leader when necessary. Facilitates workshops, such as JAD, RAD and DRP sessions. Produces data and process models. Possesses technical background in required applications and tools.

In addition the qualified candidates should have experience creating and maintaining uses cases, detailed requirements, test cases, test plans and interactive (Web) development project experience.

Senior QA Contract 12 month job # 1005

Performs various duties related to Quality Assurance, unit testing, integration testing, and/or regression testing. Develops test models (e.g., testing conditions, test data requirements, expected results, test scripts, etc.)Performs test model validations (e.g., expected versus actual results, document defects, etc.). Exhibits experience with implementing software testing methodologies. Able to use tools such as LoadRunner and WinRunner. Coordinates changes with developers. Interfaces with other teams related to software development and implementation, including but not limited to end users, technical writers, user acceptance testers and software developers.

5-7 years experiences as a business specialist or operations clerk. Requires experience in gathering and analyzing user requirements, and the development of functional and operational using professional techniques, automated tools, and possibly object-oriented techniques.

 Assembles, analyzes, and represents customer business requirements, Performs feasibility analysis, scopes project, and recommends alternative solutions (such as to develop or buy software/hardware) and project strategy and deliverable prioritization. Performs all functions of an analyst. Performs cost estimating, cost benefits analysis, and ROI (return on investments). Develops high level implementation plans. Able to perform as a Team Leader when necessary. Facilitates workshops, such as JAD, RAD and DRP sessions. Produces data and process models. Possesses technical background in required applications and tools.

 Technical Specialist II - Performance Measurement tools 78-81k job # 1006

· The Technical Specialist II - Performance Measurement Tools is accountable for the development, production and delivery of Management tools that are used to performance measurement at all levels in P&C.

· Works with the Manager, Performance Measurement, members of P&C Finance, Performance Management and Technology and Operations teams to ensure the Scorecard reports for over 900 Branches from across the country are complete and available to P&C Management. Scorecard is the main tool by which performance is evaluated at each level of Management, and is used for reporting performance of each unit to the Senior Leadership team in P&C.

· In collaboration with members of key P&C Finance and T&O, develops enhancements and maintenance activities of key Performance Management tools such as the Scorecard, Revenue/Balance Calculators, Peer grouping and Role benchmarking models. These tools are central to P&C’s Performance Management program and strategic levers in the planning and reporting processes of the organization.

· As a member of the T&O embedded team supports the embedded team and MPM, the Physical Distribution financial reporting system.

· Supports the monthly production of the Branch Scorecard, currently used by all 900+ branches in the country.

· Lead the technical aspects of further improvements to the Branch Scorecard tool.

· Key technical resource in the maintenance, improvement or development of performance measurement applications/tools for P&C Physical Distribution Finance.

· Support ad hoc P&C Physical Distribution Finance projects and deliverables as needed.

· Support the MPM technical team as needed.

Working knowledge of Data Warehouse/Data marts and Metadata

o Able to develop reports/extracts using various common BI tools

§ MS tools- Excel, Access, SQL server, SQL Reporting services

§ Webfocus / Focus

§ Business Objects/ Crystal Reports

§ SAS

§ OLAP technologies

§ Performance mgmt tools & technologies

· Advanced knowledge of the Visual Basic (VBA) programming language for Excel applications

· Keep up with the latest developments in the Business Intelligence industry.

· Ability to technically manipulate data based on business rules & technology requirements

· Basic knowledge on Internet development technology

· Understand the basic operation of Window Server (NT)- Knowledge on UNIX and Mainframe an asset

· Business Skills

o Good understanding of the business and business processes.

o Translates the business requirements from business terms to technology deliverables e.g. designing a database that mirrors the business requirements.

o Has the ability to communicate in technical terms with the development team on very specific issues e.g. outlined very specific mathematical and statistical formulas.

o Preparation of sample or mock-up data-set or prototyping application is often required. Example: developing a revenue calculator in MS Excel as a prototype module.

o Take on a consultative role in proactively offering advice on data management and technology issues.

· Good working knowledge on BI Application Development processes

· Take a Lead role for User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

o Working knowledge of agile BI development tools, processes eg; prototyping, iterative, etc

· Proven analytic skills

o Working knowledge of different analytical processes eg predictive, regression ,correlation ,etc

Information Security Officer or Advisor, Information Security Full Time 85-90K job # 1007

This position is part of a team of security, compliance and risk professionals whose mandate is to manage risk and forward strategic directives of Information Security within the Information Management line of business. We are looking for an additional member of our Security Officer team to play a leadership role in the planning, evolution and execution of our processes. The Advisor must possess an understanding of information security practices, project management methodology, preparing and maintaining documentation, signoff and authorities.

• Provide security and compliance input to IM projects policies, standards, and guidelines
• Ensure that Due Care process is followed on all projects.
• Guide and counsel project teams to ensure alignment to business and IT strategies in application and database security
• Provide sound technical solutions to the Business Partner (BP) as they relate to database and application security
• Proactively manage the line of business security risks, identifying resolutions or mitigation controls, or escalating as appropriate
• Maintain a relationship of trust and collaboration with other Information Security Professionals within the Bank
• Review and assess from Information Security perspective any firewall rule raised for IM department
• Assist in the development, dissemination and sharing of awareness material
• Provide appropriate IM Management Reporting
• Strong knowledge of various Databases from design, security and administration perspectives
• Strong knowledge of Datawarehousing design and security
• Prior experience in Information and/or Database Security
• Proven leadership, relationship management and influence skills
• Excellent team player, strong initiative and ability to cope with and manage ambiguity and multiple conflicting priorities
• Demonstrated self-starter with a dedication to continuous improvement
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Strong business understanding, analytical/problem-solving and facilitation skills
• Excellent project and time management skills
• Innovative and ability to think strategically
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and/or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) certification is an asset
• University or post-secondary degree in Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science related disciplines or equivalent