Capital Markets - IT Project Manager

IFG International Financial Group Ltd; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution in Canada is looking for an IT Project Manager for a hybrid role requiring office attendance 1-2 times a month. The position involves project planning, stakeholder management, and delivering business outcomes. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in project management, particularly in the Capital Markets sector, with strong skills in Murex, ION, or Broadridge. This role requires effective communication and collaboration across various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience working as a project manager on a technology team.
• 3-4+ years of experience managing technology projects in Capital Markets.
• Strong recent experience with project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project plans, define objectives and set timelines.
• Ensure business needs and outcomes are met as per the project case.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and communication for project success.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Relationship management

Tools

Murex

ION

Broadridge

Job description

Our client, a Top 5 Bank in Canada is looking to hire an IT Project Manager to their team for an initial 12-month contract. This role is primarily hybrid with 1-2 times a month in-office requirements.

Responsibilities Include:

• Project Planning: You will be responsible for creating and maintaining project plans, defining objectives, setting timelines, and working with application owners and subject matter experts to deliver.
• Accountable for ensuring that the business needs and outcomes of the project are met as per business case.
• Hold meetings and work sessions as necessary to ensure that project management deliverables are met i.e. project planning, risk management, issue management, status meetings.
• Knowledge of project management and life cycle development methodologies and technical architectures pertaining to the area. The selected candidate will have excellent skills in relationship and general business management.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with various stakeholders within the organization. Effective communication and stakeholder engagement are crucial for project success.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years' experience working in a relevant capacity as a project manager (on a technology team)
• Minimum 3-4+ years of related experience managing technology projects in the Capital Markets industry.
• Strong recent experience with one or more of: Murex, ION, or Broadridge

Nice-To-Have Skills:

• T+2 experience is an asset

If you are qualified and interested in discussing this role in more detail, please submit your resume to [e-mail].