• Job Description

  Req#: R230009115

  Application Deadline:

  08/29/2023

  Address:

  33 Dundas Street West

  Job Family Group:

  Strategy & Change

  The Enterprise eForms and eSignature Center of Excellence (EECOE) is a key group of functional and technical subject matter experts responsible for digitization of the bank's electronic forms.

  The EECOE guides various lines of business through electronic forms and electronic signature digitization projects. Digitization enables the bank to increase operational efficiency of sales and service processes while reducing cost and improving customer experience.

  Our team is looking for an experienced Senior Manager to provide hands-on project management for multiple electronic forms rationalization and technology implementation projects.

  The Senior Manager will have the following responsibilities:

  • Develop comprehensive and effective project plans for multiple eForms projects
  • Provide leadership, control and direction in the monitoring and management of incoming work requests and setting priorities aligned to department and strategic goals
  • Provide effort and cost estimates and identify resourcing requirements
  • Manage all activities throughout all phases of eForms projects from requirements gathering, forms rationalization, form design, build, test, deploy and support
  • Anticipate, identify, manage and resolve business and technical issues and risks
  • Develop appropriate risk mitigation strategies and recommendations
  • Coordinate with technical experts to develop solutions to complex business problems
  • Track changes to project scope, identify change impact and provide corresponding effort and cost estimates
  • Lead project stakeholder forums; monitor and report project status to senior management
  • Establish relationships with all project stakeholders, technology, vendor and consulting partners
  • Work collaboratively with project managers, business analysts, consultants, developers, solution architects, vendors and other business and technical teams to successfully deliver on key initiatives
  • Provide business and technical leadership and guidance to project teams and consultants
  • Create work plans, assign and track work, establish priorities and monitor quality of deliverables
  • Assist with learning and development plans and training of staff
  • Provide input into strategic and operational plans and assist in development of recommendations and business cases

  The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

  Mandatory

  • Undergraduate degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or other technical discipline
  • 10+ years of work experience
  • Leadership and team management skills
  • Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle (e.g. Waterfall, Agile etc.)
  • Proven experience in planning, organizing and managing multiple projects concurrently
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Capability to learn quickly on the job
  • Attention to detail and focus on quality
  • General knowledge of business and IT architecture

  Nice to have

  • Master of Business Administration
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) would be an asset
  • Previous IT consulting experience
  • Experience with Quadient Inspire, HP Exstream, or Planet Press
  • Agile Scrum Master certification and experience
  • Bilingual French and English - written and oral

  Technical Skills

  Applications: Microsoft Office, Project, Visio, Jira, Confluence, Quadient Inspire, Adobe InDesign

  This role is a fantastic opportunity to lead digital transformation initiatives in the financial services industry and work with cutting edge digital technology. Become part of a collegial work environment and a highly motivated team.

  We’re here to help

  At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

  As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

  To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en .

  BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

  Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

• About the company

  The Bank of Montreal is a Canadian multinational investment bank and financial services company.

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