Project Manager
Job Description
About the job
About us:
Real Matters is a leading network management services provider for the mortgage lending and insurance industries. We combine proprietary technology and a vast network of professionals to create an efficient marketplace. Serving top mortgage lenders and major banks in North America, we are a leading provider of real estate appraisals and title services. Headquartered in Markham (ON), with offices in Buffalo (NY) and Middletown (RI), Real Matters is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol REAL
About the Role
The fast-paced and exciting technology division of Real Matters’ is looking for a team focused energetic Project Manager to lead our technology teams in the building out of our cloud-based technology platform, Redihive.
You will work with a world class technology team and be responsible for seeing the successful completion of projects through our Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) while maintaining excellent positive communication with all stakeholders.
You are the kind of person who is seeking a position that is focused, creative, dynamic and bent on finding the best agile solution to the problem at hand. The successful candidate will function in a multi-faceted role that offers the opportunity for career growth, intellectual stimulation, creative problem solving, and the opportunity of working with great teams on great initiatives.
Responsibilities
Lead the planning and implementation of projects through the software development lifecycle (SDLC)Facilitate the definition of project scope, budgets, goals and deliverablesDefine project tasks and resource requirementsDevelop project plans to the degree of detail necessary to efficiently support the projectProvide direction and support to project teamLead scrums through sprint planning with software development teamTrack project deliverables using appropriate toolsConstantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholdersWork with stakeholder to resolve conflictsDevelop innovative solutions to solve scope, schedule or resource concerns
Skills and Expertise
Minimums of 4-5 years of technical project management or equivalent experienceSolid understanding of project management methodology including the ability to identify and resolve issues, manage risk, generate detailed timelines/schedules, manage budgets, perform resource allocations and facilitate team meetingsExperience in all stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC)Experience in Banking/Mortgage or Financial Industries is an assetFamiliarity with online Project and Portfolio Management toolsExcellent communication skills, both written and oralExperience communicating to stakeholders, clients and leadership teamsPositive “can do” attitude – works to solve problems rather than create obstaclesPossesses ownership and charisma to motivate stakeholders and staff throughout the projectGood critical thinking with analytical and problem-solving skillsWorks with teams to clarify objectives and destress obstacles and conflictsExcellent planning ability utilizing time management and optimization skillsProject Management Professional (or equivalent) is an asset.Additional technical and/or business certifications are an asset.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Real Matters is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or any other status protected by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Real Matters is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
