Program Manager

Global Technical Talent; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee digital transformation initiatives in secure banking. This position requires strong expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, as well as financial services experience. The ideal candidate will manage governance structures, oversee resource planning, and work with senior stakeholders to ensure project alignment with organizational priorities. This role offers a hybrid work model in Toronto, ON.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project management, preferably in banking/financial services.
• Proven experience in governance frameworks, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Strong track record leading large-scale projects and programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the project delivery framework.
• Implement and manage governance structures across project lifecycles.
• Drive adoption of project management best practices.

Skills

Project Governance & Risk Management

Agile and Waterfall Methodologies

Jira and Confluence Expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Job description

Overview

Primary Job Title: Project Manager – Digital Transformation (Secure Banking)

Alternate/Related Job Titles: IT Project Manager – Banking; Digital Transformation Project Lead; Agile/Waterfall Project Manager; Financial Services Project Manager; Governance & Risk Project Manager

Location

Toronto, ON

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid (preferred); remote considered

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Start: 10/01/2025
• End: 03/31/2026
• Pay Rate: C$110–C$130/hr

Job Summary

The Project Manager will oversee and apply governance to secure banking digital transformation initiatives. This includes implementing new frameworks, managing risk, overseeing resource planning, and ensuring project alignment with organizational priorities. The role requires strong expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, financial services experience, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the project delivery framework, including processes, tools, templates, and best practices
• Implement and manage governance structures across project lifecycles
• Guide project intake and assessment processes to align with strategic priorities
• Forecast and plan resource capacity across multiple initiatives
• Manage portfolio dashboards and consolidate status reports for leadership
• Support strategic planning and prioritization cycles
• Drive adoption of project management best practices and continuous improvement
• Evaluate and monitor business cases and ROI for key projects
• Track benefits realization for completed initiatives
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders including senior executives

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in project management (banking/financial services preferred)
• Proven experience in governance frameworks, risk management, and performance reporting
• Expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Financial management, budgeting, and resource planning
• Strong track record leading large-scale projects and programs

Nice-to-Have Experience

• PMP and CSM certifications
• Bilingualism (English/French)
• Experience with secure banking transformation programs

Required Skills

• Project Governance & Risk Management
• Agile and Waterfall Methodologies
• Jira and Confluence Expertise

Preferred Skills

• Business Case Development & ROI Analysis
• Financial Forecasting & Budgeting
• Executive Reporting and Dashboarding
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Additional Skills from Original Description

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Ability to influence at all organizational levels
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset

About the Client

Canadian bank with national reach, renowned for expertise in serving small and medium-sized enterprises and real estate developers. Our specialized teams across Canada help families, businesses, and communities thrive by turning opportunities into success stories.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!