Project Manager (Audit or PCI DSS)

Manager Notes

Project Type: Dedicated to the client, working on a number of projects, Audit or PCI (Payments Cards Industry) DSS projects.

Industry:

MUST HAVES: (Top 3-5 must have technical skills)

Audit or PCI DSS

Reporting and documentation

Lead Technical teams and taking ownership of coordination

PMP Cert.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Project Manager reports directly to the Manager, PMO, works with global clients and teams to keep technical projects on track, updated and well understood by all team members. The position provides the opportunity to work with one of our clients. The Project Manager must have strong organizational and documentation background and be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with others. The Project Manager should also have some experience related to Audit or PCI DSS projects.

Key Responsibilities

Self-starter and organized with excellent reporting and documentation

Ensure projects are executed within scope, on time and on budget to meet expected project deliverables.

Establish a plan to successfully deliver projects, including management of tasks, deliverables, risks, resources, and issues

Schedule & conduct project stakeholder meetings to set and align with expectations, and solicit feedback

Track project budgets and financials for forecasting and meeting project goals

Collaborate with practice managers for resource assignment and coordinate cross-functional team

Escalate project issues, concerns, and roadblocks to key project stakeholders and following through till resolution

Proactively identify and manage risks and projects constraints to ensure successful and timely outcome

Maintain project documentation and artifacts. Review existing processes & procedures for improvement

Apply use of project management tools and automation for report generation on the status, progress, and key metrics of the project. Publish regular project reporting to all stakeholders

Effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality of deliverables

Demonstrate a strong customer focus with excellent communication to internal and external stakeholders. Follow up with client for feedback and improvement opportunities

Adhere to established project management methodologies and practices

Qualifications

5+ years' work experience in Project Management for a technology company

PMP certification considered an asset

Remarkable customer service skills

Strong leadership and motivational skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to write and edit clear and concise reports, meeting minutes, and documentation

Superior organizational and data entry skills and the ability to manage numerous complex projects in parallel

An interest in, and comfort with, technical concepts related to network and information security