Senior Project Manager

at  Brookfield Asset Management

Location
Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street
Brookfield Culture
Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.
Job Description
Technology Services (TS) is responsible for delivering all enterprise infrastructure, applications and related end user technology services across all Brookfield business groups, comprised of approximately 5,000 users.
Senior Project Manager, Technology Services
Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (“Brookfield”) is a global alternative asset manager with over $850 billion in assets under management. Brookfield has over a 120-year history of owning and operating assets with a focus on property, renewable power, infrastructure and private equity. Brookfield offers a range of public and private investment products and services, which leverage their expertise and experience and provide a distinct competitive advantage in the markets in which they operate. Brookfield is co-listed on the New York and Toronto Stock Exchanges under the symbols BAM and BAM.A, respectively, and on the NYSE Euronext under the symbol BAMA. For more information, please visit our web site at www.brookfield.com.
The Technology Services Group (TSG) is an internal function and is responsible for ensuring a consistent technology infrastructure and a standard set of tools and applications across our Asset Management business.
Position Summary
The Senior Project Manager will be reporting into the Director, Technology Services and will be responsible for project delivery activities for Brookfield business groups to improve and extend services.

Responsibilities

• Define the scope and objectives of the project in collaboration with senior management. Works with Business/Technology Owners to ensure that the deliverables achieve the expected business result.
• Set appropriate governance and oversight of all projects.
• Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete a project. Execute the project, refine, and manage performance against the work plan.
• Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project.
• Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures. Ensure that all financial records for the project are up-to-ate.
• Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly).
• Review and provide constructive feedback on vendor commercials to support project procurement.
• Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality.
• Prepare, track, and provide timely updates to action, issue and risk logs.
• Drive accountability with cross-functional stakeholders in both Business and Technology.
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders, including appropriate staff in the organization, on the progress of the project.
• Provides superior client experience and strengthens relationships with all key stakeholders.
• Ensure IT Risk and Compliance due diligence is applied, where applicable.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 7-9 years’ experience in IT Project Management execution (experience in all/most knowledge areas: scope, time, cost, quality, HR, communications, risk, procurement, and integration management).
• Experience with development live cycle management is an asset.
• Process Improvement Methodology certification is considered an asset.
• Vendor Management experience is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), Microsoft Project, Simple Accounting, Knowledge of SharePoint.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); motivation and persuasion skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in Large Application or Infrastructure Delivery Projects is Key.
• Prior experience with Salesforce, FIS DX and/or financial applications (MS Dynamics, Quantum).
• Experience managing Security or IT Infrastructure projects – e.g., Cloud Infrastructure, Servers/Data Centers, end-point software rollouts.
• Experience in business Merger and Acquisition activities from a technology perspective
• Outcome/deliverable-focused orientation with a bias for action; disciplined scope, time, and cost management.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with all levels of management and staff.
• Demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, and resourcefulness in dealing with complex or uncertain scenarios.
• Ability to leverage creativity, imagination, or unconventional methods to solve a problem or achieve a goal.
• Ability to train/mentor/coach non-project managers in the area of project management and governance.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in team environments, considering multiple points of view and managing conflicts.
• Willingness to travel.

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.
Brookfield is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs

• Define the scope and objectives of the project in collaboration with senior management. Works with Business/Technology Owners to ensure that the deliverables achieve the expected business result.
• Set appropriate governance and oversight of all projects.
• Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete a project. Execute the project, refine, and manage performance against the work plan.
• Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project.
• Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures. Ensure that all financial records for the project are up-to-ate.
• Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly).
• Review and provide constructive feedback on vendor commercials to support project procurement.
• Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality.
• Prepare, track, and provide timely updates to action, issue and risk logs.
• Drive accountability with cross-functional stakeholders in both Business and Technology.
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders, including appropriate staff in the organization, on the progress of the project.
• Provides superior client experience and strengthens relationships with all key stakeholders.
• Ensure IT Risk and Compliance due diligence is applied, where applicable