OPEN: Project Manager

Cpus Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc.; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 124,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

CPUS Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc. in Oshawa is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead the deployment of a Business Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting platform.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Finance, IT, and external vendors to deliver on time and within scope, with hybrid work 2 days onsite.

The role requires over 10 years IT project management and experience with Anaplan, Adaptive, and SAP integrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT project management, with a focus on Anaplan, Adaptive or similar financial planning and forecasting tools with integration to SAP.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification is required.
• Demonstrated success in implementing financial systems within complex organizational environments.
• Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, or related industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of projects, including requirements gathering, design, execution, and deployment.
• Ensure alignment of project objectives with organizational goals and financial planning strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams across finance, IT, and external vendors to execute implementations.
• Oversee testing phases to ensure business solution meet business requirements and maintain high data integrity.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including project charters, requirements, and training materials.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned and measure project success.

Skills

Finance domain knowledge

Agile project management

Waterfall project management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance / IT / Business

PMP or PgMP certification

Tools

Anaplan

Adaptive

SAP integration

Job description

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Project Manager

Resume Due Date: Friday, September 4th, 2026 (5:00PM EST)

Job ID: 26-089

Number of Vacancies: 1

Level: MP5

Duration: 24 months

Hours of work: 40 Hours per week

Location: 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa

Work Mode: Hybrid, 2 days onsite

Hourly Range: $90 - $95

Job Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering the deployment of a Business Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting platform within the organization. This role ensures that the implementation aligns with business objectives, is delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. The Project Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Finance, IT, and business units, to lead the end-to-end implementation process and optimize the business solution to meet organizational needs.

With over 10 years of experience in IT project management and a strong understanding of planning and budgeting leading solutions like Workday Adaptive or Anaplan with integration to SAP.

Key Responsibilities Project Leadership:

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of projects, including requirements gathering, design, execution, and deployment.
• Ensure alignment of project objectives with organizational goals and financial planning strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams across finance, IT, and external vendors to execute implementations.

Financial Process Optimization:

• Oversee the deployment of the business solution to streamline planning, budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation processes.
• Collaborate with finance stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Ensure solutions enable accurate, real-time financial reporting and analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with finance leaders and key stakeholders to define project objectives, success criteria, and KPIs.
• Provide regular project updates and actionable insights to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to drive adoption and maximize the value of implemented solutions.

Risk Management & Quality Assurance

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies to ensure successful delivery.
• Oversee testing phases to ensure business solution meet business requirements and maintain high data integrity.

Reporting and Documentation

• Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including project charters, requirements, and training materials.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned and measure project success.

Skills & Expertise

• Finance Process Knowledge: Strong understanding of financial processes and best practices, including FP&A, statutory reporting, and compliance requirements.

IT Project Management:

Proven ability to deliver large-scale IT projects on time and within budget in a global environment.

• Change Leadership: Expertise in driving organizational change management, user training, and adoption strategies for financial tools.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with finance leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Analytical Thinking: Proficiency in leveraging analytics and data to drive financial insights and improve decision-making.
• Methodologies: Experience with Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT project management, with a focus on Anaplan, Adaptive or similar financial planning and forecasting tools with integration to SAP.
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification is required.
• Demonstrated success in implementing financial systems within complex organizational environments.
• Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, or related industries is a plus.

Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to: Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports our client’s long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.

CPUS Engineering employs artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its recruitment process to enhance efficiency and consistency. These tools may assist with activities such as application screening, candidate evaluation, and summarization of interview feedback.

AI-generated outputs are intended to supplement, not replace, human judgment. All final hiring decisions are made by qualified human decision-makers who exercise professional discretion in reviewing and assessing candidate information alongside any AI-generated insights.

CPUS Engineering ensures that the use of AI in recruitment complies with all applicable employment laws, human rights legislation, and privacy regulations. The organization is committed to maintaining fairness, transparency, and non-discrimination throughout the hiring process.