Project Director

Job Summary:
The Project Director will play a crucial role leading the project phases for implementing the new Treasury Management System (TMS) solution, working closely with a core project team, Banking & Cash Management Branch (BCM's) IT team Information Services Branch (ISB), the vendor, and BCM business partners. A Ministry of Finance provided project manager will be assigned to work closely with the Project Director. The project will be executed in multiple phases with control gates at the end of each phase, owned by the Project Steering Committee (PSC). The initial phase of the project, Kick-off and Design, has been completed. The Project Director focuses on the remaining phases of the project.

Responsibilities:

1. Platform Development and Testing

• Address outstanding requirements resulting from organic business growth.
• Complete all necessary coding for the approved platform design.
• Validate content delivered to the vendor by BCM against the new platform requirements and initial implementation.
• Conduct Functional Integration Testing (FIT).
• Perform System Integration Testing (SIT).
• Execute Stress Testing of the new solution design.
• Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Obtain sign-off from BCM directors, the Chief Banking Officer, and the PSC confirming Phase 2 completion.

1. Go-Live Implementation

• Develop and present a detailed implementation plan for go-live, including a granular timeline and required resources, to the PSC for review and approval.
• Implement the new TMS platform in collaboration with ISB and the vendor.
• Execute the new TMS support agreement.
• Ensure a seamless migration of all users to the new TMS, aligned with the approved training plan.
• Present status updates at PSC meetings.

1. Transition and Full Deployment

• Create and present an onboarding schedule to the PSC for review and approval.
• Coordinate and fully support the transition to the new platform for all relevant lines of business.
• Validate the functionality and performance of the new TMS platform.
• Address and resolve any issues identified during the soft go-live phase.
• Provide status updates to the PSC.
• Achieve full deployment of the new TMS platform.

1. Project Handoff and Closure

• Obtain final sign-off from BCM directors, the Chief Banking Officer, and the PSC, confirming Phase 2 completion.
• Deliver all project documentation to BCM in accordance with the approved project plan.
• Prepare and present the project closure report to the PSC for review and approval.
• Complete the project requirements checklist, ensuring all tasks are finalized.
• Present final project status at PSC meetings.

Requirements:

• 10 years minimum IM/IT project management experience, related to the delivery of a large and complex transformational project
• 10 years minimum consulting experience
• Comprehensive risk management planning and experience
• Comprehensive change management planning and experience
• Comprehensive communication strategy planning and experience
• Comprehensive issue management experience identifying issues and resolving them before they become critical
• 10 years minimum experience presenting issues notes, briefing notes, and dashboard reports for senior management
• 10 years minimum directing large-scale information technology projects spanning consisting of multiple phases spanning over multiple years
• Appropriate accreditation in project management and advanced project management training
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively to a broad range of stakeholders.

Mindtris, a minority women-owned enterprise, is at the forefront of digital transformation, technology excellence, and business growth solutions. Specializing in talent mobilization and innovation, we are dedicated to enhancing customer experiences across diverse sectors such as Information Technology, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Engineering, and the Public sector. With a focus on deploying top-tier talent and fostering innovation, we empower businesses to thrive and excel in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, helping them reach new heights of success.

Mindtris is committed to fostering workforce diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.