Project Manager, Operations

Strivecapital; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian mortgage lender is seeking a Project Manager for Operations to oversee project management and improve processing efficiencies within multiple business units. With a focus on delivering quality results and stakeholder engagement, this role offers an exciting opportunity for professionals in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will contribute to a team-oriented culture, leading projects that enhance the overall lending experience while collaborating with various departments.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and discretionary incentive pay

Vacation, paid time off, and holidays

Competitive benefits package that starts immediately

A fun and welcoming learning environment

Working 1-1 with senior management and industry leaders

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Residential mortgage experience.
• Prior Project Management Experience is an asset.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans including scope, objectives, and timelines.
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Monitor project budgets and advocate for funding.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Data Analysis

Teamwork

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Strive is anaward winningCanadian residential mortgage lender obsessed with customer satisfaction.

Our mission is simple : to provide a better lending experience. We offer industry leading products and services to Canadian mortgage brokers and their clients with a focus on relationship building.

Our company is committed to building a team-focused organization with bold goals and objectives to grow and reward staff excellence. The role of Project Manager, Operations reports to the Vice President, Operations and is responsible for the management and delivery of projects along with improving processing efficiencies within multiple business units.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• This is a cross-functional role that will be responsible for working with all aspects of the business at Strive
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and ensure effective communication among team members.
• Monitor project budgets, manage expenditures, and advocate for additional funding when necessary.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress and addressing any concerns.
• Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards and align with organizational goals.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including reports, proposals, and meeting notes.
• Work with various parts of the organization on special projects, while being responsible for the management and delivery of the said projects
• Development of implementation plans, ownership of execution and results achievement
• Lead cross-functional stakeholder (both internal and external) teams to analyze, design and implement multiple process improvements via projects
• Provide project status updates, feedback and appropriate reporting on selected projects
• Gather, Analyze and Present Data to Leadership in a clear, concise manner as required
• Work with and manage relationships with third party vendors as needed
• Lead meetings with external vendors and internal stakes holders such as Sales, Credit, QA, Finance, Treasury and IT
• Others tasks as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is desired, preferably in business or engineering
• 3+ years of Residential mortgage experience (preferably credit, treasury, or servicing)
• Prior Project Management Experience considered an asset
• Advanced knowledge of mortgage products and terms is considered an asset
• Capacity to work in a team environment while also managing responsibilities independently and working in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional organizational, time-management, and communication skills along with strong attention to detail
• Ability to gather, analyze, interpret and present data
• Must possess an entrepreneurial spirit
• Competency in Microsoft Office; capacity to learn new technologies / systems

Employment Type

Full time with regular working hours (remote and in-person hybrid working environment).

What we offer

At Strive, we offer competitive pay and perks, that include, but are not limited to :

• Competitive base salary and discretionary incentive pay
• Vacation, paid time off, and holidays
• Competitive benefits package that starts immediately
• A fun and welcoming learning environment to help you grow
• Working 1-1 with senior management and industry leaders

About Strive Capital Corporation

Strive was founded in 2020 and has since grown to a team of 70+ industry leaders with many years of experience. We are located in the heart of Toronto, at 110 Yonge St, Suite 1704, Toronto, ON M5C 1T4. At Strive, our entire team exhibits excellent collaboration, clear communication, and takes a hands-on approach of support and respect at every level of the organization. At the same time, we empower all our employees by providing an environment, resources, and tools to solve problems, be challenged, and ultimately grow their career.

Strive is an equal opportunity employer and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and barrier-free work environment for all employees and candidates. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and if accommodation is required during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact any member of the Management team. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.