Project Manager Associate

J.P. Morgan; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking an Associate to provide advanced project support within the Business Management team. You will manage smaller projects with limited oversight, support larger programs, and analyze business processes. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of project management experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to obtaining a PMP certification. This role requires initiative and independence to drive project completion and deliver results.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in project management or related roles.
• Proven track record of managing smaller projects or significant workstreams.
• Commitment to pursuing a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced support to major programs, including project planning.
• Independently manage smaller projects from initiation through completion.
• Prepare and deliver project updates to stakeholders and management.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

College or university degree

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Teams

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

As an Associate (601) within the Business Management – Programs team, you will provide advanced project support to large-scale programs and independently manage smaller projects that contribute to business objectives. Reporting to the Vice President of Business Management, you will work closely with VPs and other senior leaders, leveraging your project management experience to drive execution, resolve issues, and deliver results. This role is suited for professionals with a track record of managing smaller projects and a commitment to advancing their project management expertise, including obtaining a PMP certification if not already held. The Associate is expected to work with a high degree of independence, proactively identifying and driving initiatives to completion.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide advanced support to major programs, including project planning, coordination, and execution.
• Independently manage smaller projects or complex workstreams, from initiation through completion, with limited oversight.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including plans, timelines, risk logs, and status reports.
• Analyze business processes, gather requirements, and document user stories to inform project solutions.
• Conduct data analysis to support decision-making and measure project outcomes.
• Identify, track, and elevate project risks and issues; drive resolution in partnership with stakeholders.
• Lead or coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT), implementation, and post-launch activities for assigned projects.
• Contribute to process improvement, automation, and innovation initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver clear project updates and presentations to stakeholders and management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, business partners, and technology groups to achieve project goals.
• Demonstrate initiative and ownership by proactively identifying opportunities, solving problems, and driving projects forward independently.
• Commitment to Professional Development: If not already held, actively work towards obtaining a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Capabilities

• College or university degree required.
• 3–5 years of experience in project management or related roles, with a proven track record of independently managing smaller projects or significant workstreams.
• Experience supporting large-scale programs and collaborating with senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, with limited oversight.
• High degree of initiative, ownership, and accountability.
• Commitment to pursuing a PMP certification if not already obtained.