Project Manager II, Payments

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (Canada); Toronto; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

TD Securities in Toronto seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead payment platform modernization efforts. You will bridge business stakeholders and technical teams, manage the product backlog, define priorities, and drive delivery of new features that improve processes and user experience.

The role requires strong PM discipline, stakeholder communication, and a track record managing complex cross-functional programs in the payments space.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a related field.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Windows.
• Strong planning, organizing, communication, team motivation and delegation skills.
• Ability to apply PM and business skills to manage complex, strategic projects.
• Proven track record of the successful management of complex, multifunctional projects/programs.
• Experience in project management in one or more domain of Payment System (e.g., Payment Authorization, Compliance Reporting, Risk Management in Payments, Integration and Payment Tracking).

Responsibilities

• Requirement Gathering: Conduct workshops with stakeholders to understand business needs, translate into user stories.
• Work with stakeholders to understand business/operations.
• Product Backlog Management: Prioritize and maintain backlog with a clear roadmap based on business value.
• Collaborate with Development Team to communicate requirements and ensure project execution.
• Ensure stages progress on time, on budget and to quality standards; manage risks and delays.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate with senior management, internal users and technical teams to manage expectations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Backlog management

Requirements gathering

Risk management

Payment domain experience

Education

Undergraduate Degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Windows

Job description

Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours: 37.5

Line of Business: Enterprise Enabling Functions

Pay Details: $96,900 - $136,800 CAD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

TD Securities is proud to offer a rewarding opportunity for a Project Manager in Payment Platform spaces. The candidate will be a significant contributor to a globally diverse team which is responsible for enhancing and modernizing our Payment platform. Challenges will include defining project priorities, acting as a bridge between business stakeholders and development team, managing product backlog, and ensuring successful implementation of new features and functionalities with a focus on optimizing business processes and user experience. The candidate will be expected to prescribe to best practices and collaborate with team members to achieve project goals.

Primary job responsibilities include:

• Requirement Gathering: Conduct workshops with stakeholders to understand business needs, gather requirements, and help translate them into user stories for development.
• Work with the stakeholders to get an understanding of the business/operations
• Product Backlog Management: Work closely with Product Manager/ Business Partners on prioritizing and maintain the product backlog, ensuring a clear roadmap for development based on business value and user priorities. Determine project goals. Create timelines, determine costs and resources required. Generate a detailed project plan with schedule mapping and tracking. Provide direction and coaching on project specific tasks.
• Collaboration with Development Team: Work closely with Technology/ Development/Vendor Product team/s to communicate requirements, clarify ambiguities, and ensure successful project execution. Work with our internal teams to identify & validate opportunities and develop a roadmap Develop & implement processes for project teams to complete activities to current policies and practices; keep documentation organized; identify process improvements Manage team to create and execute project plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Ensure that each stage is progressing on time, on budget and to the processes and quality standards of the company. Manage risks and manage to avoid delays.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with key stakeholders, including senior management, Internal users, project stakeholders and technical/ product teams to manage expectations and address concerns. Support leadership communications Work with stakeholders to develop the business case.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree in related field
• Strong computer skills MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and Windows
• Good project planning, organizing, communication, team motivation and delegation skills
• Ability to apply technical, business, and PM skills to manage complex, strategic projects.
• Proven track record of the successful management of complex, multifunctional projects/programs.
• Experience in project management in one or more domain of Payment System which would include but not limited to Payment Authorization, Compliance Reporting, Risk Management in Payments, Integration and Payment Tracking.

Valuable skills to have:

• Payment Regulations: Up-to-date on current payment regulations and compliance requirements.
• Payment Technologies: Understanding different payment technologies and their applications.
• Market Trends: Keeping abreast of emerging payment trends and technologies.
• PMP or similar project management certifications are desired.

Who We Are:

TD Securities offers a wide range of capital markets products and services to corporate, government, and institutional clients who choose us for our innovation, execution, and experience. With more than 6,500 professionals operating out of 40 cities across the globe, we strive to make every interaction, product and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple. Our services include underwriting and distributing new issues, providing trusted advice and industry-leading insight, extending access to global markets, and delivering integrated transaction banking solutions. In 2023, we acquired Cowen Inc., offering our clients access to a premier U.S. equities business and highly-diverse equity research franchise, while growing our strong, diversified investment bank. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

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