Senior Project Manager

·         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.

 

·         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; escalate 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 

·         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