Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Project Manager

Job Category : Exempt

Department : Technology

Company URL : matters

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 deliverables
• Define project tasks and resource requirements
• Develop project plans to the degree of detail necessary to efficiently support the project
• Provide direction and support to project team
• Lead scrums through sprint planning with software development team
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
• Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
• Work with stakeholder to resolve conflicts
• Develop innovative solutions to solve scope, schedule or resource concerns

Skills and Expertise

• Minimums of 5-7+ years of technical project management or equivalent experience
• Solid 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 meetings
• Experience in all stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Experience in Banking / Mortgage or Financial Industries is an asset
• Familiarity with online Project and Portfolio Management tools
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Experience communicating to stakeholders, clients and leadership teams
• Positive can do attitude works to solve problems rather than create obstacles
• Possesses ownership and charisma to motivate stakeholders and staff throughout the project
• Good critical thinking with analytical and problem-solving skills
• Works with teams to clarify objectives and destress obstacles and conflicts
• Excellent planning ability utilizing time management and optimization skills
• Project Management Professional (or equivalent) is an asset.
• Additional technical and / or business certifications are an asset.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

About Real Matters

Real Matters is a leading network management services provider for the mortgage lending and insurance industries. Real Matters’ platform combines its proprietary technology and network management capabilities with tens of thousands of independent qualified field professionals to create an efficient marketplace for the provision of mortgage lending and insurance industry services.

Our clients include top 100 mortgage lenders in the U.S. and some of the largest banks and insurance companies in North America.

We are a leading independent provider of residential real estate appraisals to the mortgage market and a leading independent provider of title services in the U.

S. Headquartered in Markham (ON), Real Matters has principal offices in Buffalo (NY) and Middletown (RI). Real Matters is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol REAL.

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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.