Senior Banking Delivery Manager - to lead the delivery of a cross-functional Data-Driven Decisi[...]

S I Systems; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Senior Banking Delivery Manager to lead a cross-functional Data-Driven Decision Program. This role requires over 10 years of project management experience, proficiency with Agile methodologies, and the ability to manage complex programs. The successful candidate will facilitate integration of data platforms and ensure timely delivery of solutions in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management within data, analytics, or IT.
• 5-8 years of experience with data platforms and analytics tools.
• 8-10 years managing cross-functional teams and complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of data-driven decision program.
• Ensure alignment across Analytics, Engineering, and IT teams.
• Develop project plans and track progress.

Skills

Project management

Data governance

Agile methodologies

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Senior Banking Delivery Manager - to lead the delivery of a cross-functional Data-Driven Decision Program.- 38357

Location Address: 44 King Street W 23rd Floor, hybrid – 2-3 days/per week in the office, it will change eventually.

Contract Duration: 12 months

Overview

Story Behind the Need

Business group: CIDA Operations & Strategy – Project management and delivery of the banks’ strategic programs.

Project: 3DM –(Data Driven Decision Making)

We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Project Manager to lead the delivery of a cross-functional Data-Driven Decision Program. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end project execution, ensuring alignment across Analytics, Analytics Engineering, Data Office, and IT teams to enable scalable, insight-driven decision-making capabilities across the organization. Contributes to the overall success of CIDA Operations & Strategy, ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Drive the planning, execution, and delivery of the data-driven decision program, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.
• Facilitate coordination between Analytics, Data Engineering, Data Office, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of data platforms, governance, and analytical tools, enabling the delivery of impactful data-driven solutions
• Ensure timely delivery of data-driven solutions by resolving data-related impediments, enabling the implementation of analytics use cases that drive business outcomes
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations. Track progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Apply Agile methodologies to manage iterative development cycles, facilitate sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups. Champion Agile best practices across teams.
• Drive team effectiveness by identifying and removing impediments, supporting the team, and encouraging practices in accordance with agile principles
• Demonstrates ability to develop and maintain high functioning project teams
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, providing regular updates, managing expectations, and ensuring business needs are met.
• Ensure adherence to data governance, privacy, and security standards in collaboration with the Data Office and IT.
• Support adoption of new data tools and processes through effective communication, training, and stakeholder engagement.
• Define and monitor KPIs to measure program success and continuously improve delivery outcomes.
• Creative and flexible in working with our Analytics, Data/Analytics Engineering, Data Office teams and our business partners to oversee their design of data-driven-decision making solutions and
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with The bank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
• Champions a high performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

Must-Have Skills

• Proven experience (10+ years) in project management, ideally within data, analytics, or IT environments.
• 5-8 years of experience with data platforms, analytics tools, and data governance frameworks.
• 8-10 years of experience managing cross-functional teams and complex programs.
• Hands-on experience with Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).

Nice-To-Have Skills

• PMP, Agile, or Scrum certification is a plus
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar

Best vs. Average Candidate

The best candidate is someone who can communicate effectively and confidently. They should be able to provide thoughtful, complete answers to all interview questions, demonstrating creative thinking, goal-oriented approaches, and problem-solving strategies. Their responses should reflect how they’ve successfully tackled challenges, achieved outcomes, and applied innovative thinking in previous roles.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline