Business Project Manager

Insight Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Toronto is seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager to lead a high-impact banking project involving the divestiture of over 130 branches. This role requires strong leadership and the ability to manage complex transitions and client offboarding. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of project management experience in financial services, particularly in divestitures and operational changes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate status to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Experience with Mergers and Acquisitions/Divestment projects.
• Proven track record of leading divestitures and client transitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of the DEVSIT project.
• Manage the offboarding of 750+ commercial clients.
• Collaborate with First Citizen Bank and internal teams.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the business-side execution of the DEVSIT project—a strategic divestiture involving the sale of 130+ branches and the transition of clients and employees to First Citizen Bank. This high-impact role requires strong leadership, cross-functional coordination, and the ability to drive complex workstreams to completion under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business-side planning and execution of the DEVSIT project, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the offboarding of 750+ commercial clients, including coordination with offshore teams and internal stakeholders.
• Stand up and oversee the client offboarding workstream, ensuring readiness for Labour Weekend transition.
• Collaborate closely with First Citizen Bank and internal teams to ensure seamless migration and product transitions.
• Supervise product analyst activities across Treasury, Payables Revenue (Pay.rev), and Payables Finance (Pay Finance).
• Monitor technical workstreams and ensure business-side deliverables are aligned with tech progress and dependencies.
• Navigate ambiguity and funding constraints with flexibility and initiative, driving progress despite limited resources.
• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Champion a proactive, solution-oriented mindset across the team to ensure successful project completion.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management, preferably in banking, financial services, or large-scale transformation.
• Mergers and Acquisitions/Divestment project experience.
• Proven track record of leading divestitures, client transitions, or complex operational change programs.
• Strong understanding of commercial banking products, especially Treasury and Payments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working with offshore teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with minimal direction.