OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in large-scale enterprise project delivery within financial services to support strategic business and operational initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional partners — including business leaders, operations, technology teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders — to lead the planning, execution, governance, and delivery of complex programs across the organization.
This role is ideal for a proactive, highly organized professional who excels in structured enterprise environments and is comfortable managing multiple stakeholders, integrated delivery plans, financial oversight, and governance activities within a regulated banking environment.
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 2 days in office weekly across various downtown office locations)
Contract Length: 4+ Months (Extension Possible)
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Pay: T4 $: 80 / IC: $92
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and direct large-scale, complex enterprise projects involving multiple business units, technology teams, vendors, and external partners.
- Define, plan, orchestrate, and deliver strategic initiatives across business, operational, and technology workstreams.
- Manage all phases of the project lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, reporting, governance, and delivery.
- Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, milestones, resource plans, contingency plans, and other key project artifacts.
- Ensure alignment between business objectives, project scope, and measurable business outcomes.
- Facilitate and chair governance forums including Steering Committees, Operating Committees, and executive project briefings.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders at all organizational levels, including executive leadership.
- Monitor project scope, risks, dependencies, issues, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful delivery within agreed parameters.
- Provide regular status reporting, project updates, recommendations, and escalation management to leadership teams.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across business, operations, compliance, and technology groups to support successful implementation and transition activities.
- Support vendor and supplier management activities including coordination, oversight, and delivery tracking.
- Contribute to enterprise project management best practices, governance standards, and delivery consistency across the organization.
- Ensure project compliance with enterprise governance, audit, risk, and regulatory standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of progressive project management experience within large financial institutions or enterprise banking environments.
- Proven experience leading large-scale enterprise programs involving business, operational, and technology stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of Waterfall project delivery methodologies and enterprise governance frameworks.
- Experience managing integrated delivery plans, project financials, forecasting, resource planning, and executive reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and communicate effectively with executive leadership teams.
- Strong experience facilitating governance meetings, steering committees, and cross-functional project forums.
- Experience working within broader program or portfolio structures while managing competing priorities and dependencies.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Project and enterprise project management tools.
- Strong communication, organizational, presentation, and relationship management skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and determine when escalation is appropriate.
Preferred
- Experience supporting AML-related initiatives or regulatory programs within banking environments.
- Previous experience within large Canadian banking organizations.
- Familiarity with enterprise risk, audit, compliance, and governance frameworks.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management designation is considered an asset.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other non-merit factor. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.
