Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Application Deadline: 31 January 2026

Department: Business Solutions & Transformation

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Head Office

Compensation: $108,000 - $123,000 / year

Description

- As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, cross-functional projects that drive strategic business, technology, and customer initiatives.

- You will ensure to adherence to project management disciplines, delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget, while mentoring project teams and influencing organizational best practices.

- You will also be expected to follow a hybrid project management approach that integrates Agile methodologies with PMO standards.

- You will deliver complex corporate projects from initiation to closure under tight timelines and competing priorities.

- You will balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

- You will drive adoption of emerging digital technologies and innovative practices.

- You will have the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives impacting organizational growth.

- You will be able to work as a Change Leader in a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Challenges to be Met

- Define project scope aligned with organizational priorities and strategic objectives.

- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on project feasibility, risks, and benefits realization.

- Manage multiple large-scale projects concurrently, ensuring successful delivery across business and technical domains.

- Oversee creation and maintenance of project artifacts (Charter, Schedule, Management Plan, Risk Register, etc.).

- Drive adherence to Change Management processes and governance standards.

- Lead projects using Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid methodologies; coach teams on best practices.

- Facilitate key ceremonies: kick-offs, stand-ups, sprint reviews, demos, and retrospectives.

- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues; escalation as needed.

- Ensure robust quality assurance and change control processes.

- Communicate effectively with sponsors, executives, and cross-functional teams.

- Prepare and present dashboards, status reports, and executive summaries to governance bodies.

- Mentor project managers and team members; foster a culture of continuous improvement.

- Facilitate lessons learned, retrospectives and knowledge-sharing sessions.

- Enhance division/organization reputation by taking ownership on accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to professional accomplishments.

- Other duties as required.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field; Master’s Certificate in Project Management is an asset.

- 8+ years of progressive project management experience, including leadership of large-scale initiatives.

- Proven track record in financial services, fintech, or SaaS environments.

- Expertise in Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.

- PMP, PgMP, or Scrum Master certification strongly preferred.

- Advanced stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

- Strong financial acumen for budgeting and benefits realization.

- Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Asana, MS Project, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Copilot, Loop).

- Knowledge of Canadian financial regulations, RESP products, or mutual fund distribution.

- Ability to manage ambiguity and change in dynamic environments.

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