Program Manager - Commercial Real Estate

Fidelity Investments; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Toronto is seeking a Program Manager for Commercial Real Estate to lead initiatives in real estate conversion. The ideal candidate will manage projects, collaborate with stakeholders, and conduct risk assessments. A university degree and over 5 years of relevant experience in project management are required. This role offers flexible working arrangements and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive health benefits

Parental leave top-up

Up to $650 for home office equipment

Generous time off policy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in project management.
• Strong financial mathematical skills.
• Proven experience in corporate office Tenant Improvement delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tasks throughout the project phases.
• Maintain focus on cost, scope, and timelines.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide regular risk reports.

Skills

Project Management

Cross-functional teamwork

Risk Management

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

University degree in relevant field

Job description

Description

• Please note this is a contract position

Who We Are

At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.

Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

What We Do

The Program Manager for Commercial Real Estate is accountable for leading and overseeing commercial real estate initiatives for Fidelity Canada.

Though the nature of this role is expected to evolve over time to reflect the evolving needs of Fidelity Canada’s real estate strategy, it will be primarily focused through 2026 on the oversight, management, and coordination of Fidelity Canada’s Toronto real-estate conversion focused on several sites across the GTA.

This role requires a strong understanding of commercial real estate practices, solid leadership skills and the ability to manage cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with strategy objectives and delivering on key business outcomes.

What You Will Do

Project Management

Lead and manage tasks throughout the design, procurement and construction efforts ensuring that responsible teams are successfully executing against timeline and plan for all phases of the work from coordination with our Information Systems department through furniture install and associate orientation

Maintain focus on cost, scope and timelines, providing transparent and timeline reporting on project progress to project sponsor(s) and business stakeholders up to including Fidelity Canada’s Senior Executive Team, including escalation of issues as required

Proactively work to propose solutions to project challenges and resolution of issues, utilizing a formal project management approach, including agile, waterfall, or any appropriate hybrid solution

Manage vendor’s involvement when 3rd parties are engaged to provide professional services for the project execution or are being engaged to establish on-going managed or off-shore services to Fidelity Canada

Collaborate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, consultants, vendors and contractors to ensure smooth project execution

Stakeholder Management

Maintain active collaboration with business partners to understand business needs and coordinate cross-departmental communication and activities to clarify the directions, and ensure clear communication of priorities

Prepare effective portfolio communications and presentations for Fidelity Canada senior management, including SET and FCET members, Executive Sponsors, Project Sponsors, Steering Committee members, IS and Business Project Owners

Manage expectations and influence project related business decisions, leveraging their own subject matter area of expertise and relationship with business area SMEs.

Risk Management

Conduct through risk assessments to identify potential threats to project success and develop a comprehensive risk management plan

Establish contingency plans to address unforeseen events and project continuity under challenging circumstances

Ensure all projects adhere to relevant regulations and standards, while minimizing legal and compliance risks

Provide regular risk reports to stakeholders, highlighting key risks and recommended actions

Leadership

Assign project responsibilities across working team, clearly defining deliverables and performance expectations

Guide and mentor project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment

Monitor execution of the assigned responsibilities to project team members, providing coaching and feedback as necessary

Expertise You Will Bring

Project Management experience with track record of corporate office Tenant Improvement delivery

Experience with cross-functional, cross-hierarchy work, including communication and relationship building

Demonstrated innovative, collaborative and proactive approach to problem solving

Strong financial mathematical skills with the ability to navigate through financials and other data

Ability to communicate clearly, persuasively and diplomatically to a wide range of audiences

Must be very detail oriented and can work well under pressure

Self-starter and fast learner with the ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively

The ability to manage multiple priorities in an ever-changing environment to meet deadlines

The position requires strong analytical, creative and organizational skills.

What We’re Looking For

Completion of University degree (Business Administration, Business Management, Project Management, Engineering, Architecture or similar field)

Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience

LEED AP, PMP, Agile Project Management Certification and / or CCM designation(s) preferred

Some of the ways we’ll help you feel valued and supported as part of our team :

Flexible working arrangements - 100% remote, hybrid, and in office options

Competitive total compensation, including company contributions to your group RRSP without a matching requirement from you

Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day, with 100% employer-paid premiums, that include up to $5000 annually for mental health services and therapy

Parental leave top-up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks

Up to $650 for home office equipment

Generous time off policy, including 2 paid days annually to volunteer at a charity of your choice

Diversity and inclusion programs, including an active network of Employee Resource Groups

Extensive professional development opportunities, including access to over 11,000 training and development courses, tuition reimbursement, and monetary rewards for completing a required designation