Project Manager Lead

J.P. Morgan; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive complex, cross-functional initiatives. This role involves owning the project lifecycle and collaborating with diverse teams to implement strategic programs. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in project management with relevant certifications and advanced skills in project management tools. This position offers a dynamic environment where innovation and leadership are essential for successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in project/program management in financial services.
• Experience with leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical capabilities; able to synthesize complex data.

Responsibilities

• Drive complex cross-functional programs that transform corporate reporting.
• Analyze and document business processes and requirements.
• Establish and maintain governance structures and compliance.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Agile/Scrum Master certification

Tools

Jira

Tableau

Excel

Python

Job description

As a Senior Project Manager (VP) within our Business Management team, you will be a strategic leader responsible for driving complex, cross-functional programs that transform our corporate reporting platforms and deliver measurable business impact. You will own the end-to-end project lifecycle, from initial strategy and scoping through implementation and post-launch analysis, operating with high autonomy and accountability. This role requires a leader who excels at fostering innovation, collaborating across diverse business units and external partners, and influencing organizational direction. You will play a key role in shaping business strategy, championing change, and ensuring the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Program Leadership

• Own and deliver large-scale, cross-functional programs that align with business strategy and drive organizational transformation.
• Develop and communicate comprehensive project plans, timelines, and governance structures to ensure successful execution and transparency.
• Lead the design and implementation of new operating models, including roles/responsibilities, location strategy, and control frameworks.

Cross-Functional & External Collaboration

• Partner with business leaders, technology teams, subject matter experts, and external stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments, including senior management, clients, and vendors, to align on goals and resolve issues.

Business Analysis & Solution Design

• Analyze and document business processes, requirements, and user stories to inform technology builds and operational changes.
• Drive data analysis and leverage advanced analytics tools to support decision-making and measure project impact.

Risk, Compliance, and Governance

• Establish and maintain robust governance structures, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, risk management frameworks, and firm policies.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues; drive remediation to closure and elevate as needed.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Champion innovation by implementing automation, adopting new technologies, and driving process improvements across project workflows.
• Promote a culture of creative problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Testing, Implementation & Post-Launch Analysis

• Partner with end-to-end user acceptance testing (UAT) teams, including test strategy, execution, and defect management.
• Coordinate solution deployment, post-implementation reviews and long-term success measurement.

Communication & Reporting

• Provide regular, executive-level updates and presentations to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality status reports, dashboards, and scorecards to communicate project progress and outcomes.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience:7+ years in project/program management, with a proven track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives in financial services or a related industry.
• Certification:Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent; Agile/Scrum Master certification a plus.
• Technical Proficiency:Advanced skills in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel); experience with data analytics platforms (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx, Python) and automation tools.
• Business Acumen:Experience in Finance, Accounting, Risk or related domains is a plus.
• Change Management:Demonstrated ability to lead organizational/process design and manage large-scale change initiatives, including mergers and integrations.
• Analytical Skills:Strong analytical capabilities; able to synthesize complex data and drive actionable insights.
• Leadership:Self-starter with high personal initiative, ownership and accountability.
• Collaboration:Effective relationship building and interpersonal skills; able to work across business lines, technology, operations and external partners.
• Communication:Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including clients and vendors.
• Innovation:Experience implementing automation, leveraging new technologies and driving process improvements.
• Governance & Compliance:Experience establishing governance structures and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Able to work in a fast paced, results driven environment