Senior Business & Technology Project Manager

BeachHead Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BeachHead Inc. is seeking a Senior Business & Technology Project Manager to lead large-scale banking initiatives for a major financial client in Toronto.

You will manage complex, high-visibility programs with budgets over $130M in 2026, guiding data modernization, digital transformation, and regulatory compliance. You will drive delivery in hybrid, Agile and traditional models, manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and vendor engagements, and communicate with executives to ensure regulatory

Qualifications

• Experience managing large, high-profile banking projects.
• Own budgets from budgeting milestones up to multi-million-dollar programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and executive communication.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, governance and delivery frameworks.
• Knowledge of data pipelines and enterprise data management is a plus.
• Vendor management in complex enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with Canadian banking regulatory initiatives is beneficial.
• PM certifications like PMP or CSM are a plus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex banking projects with minimal supervision.
• Manage scopes, schedules, resources, and budgets including forecasts.
• Communicate effectively with executives, stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Oversee vendor engagements and ensure contractual commitments.
• Understand architectures, infrastructure, and integration points.
• Drive delivery in hybrid, Agile and traditional models.
• Manage data modernization initiatives and pipelines.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, dependencies; escalate as needed.
• Ensure regulatory compliance within Canadian banking rules.
• Foster cross-team collaboration and accountability.

Skills

Banking project leadership

Budget ownership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

SDLC & governance

Data architecture awareness

Vendor management

Regulatory acumen (Canadian banking)

Project delivery methods (hybrid/Agile

Tools

Clarity

Salesforce

Broadridge

Job description

Are you a seasoned Project Manager ready to lead large-scale banking initiatives? Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Senior Business & Technology Project Manager. Join a dynamic Wealth Management Technology Delivery Office supporting critical programs in a large, versatile banking environment. The successful candidate will manage complex, high-visibility projects within a portfolio exceeding $130M in 2026, overseeing initiatives in data modernization, digital transformation, and regulatory compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior professional to drive meaningful impact and grow within a fast-paced, strategic organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex banking projects with minimal supervision, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery
• Manage project scopes, schedules, resources, and budgets, including forecast updates and financial risk mitigation
• Communicate effectively with senior executives, business stakeholders, and technical teams
• Oversee vendor engagement, coordinating deliverables and ensuring contractual commitments are met
• Understand and challenge technical architectures, infrastructure, and integration points
• Drive project delivery in hybrid, Agile, and traditional models, adapting as project needs evolve
• Manage data modernization initiatives involving pipelines, source systems, and enterprise data platforms
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating as necessary
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, particularly in Canadian banking regulations
• Foster collaboration across teams, setting clear expectations and driving accountability

Desired Skill-Set

• Extensive experience managing large, high-profile banking projects
• Proven financial management skills, owning project budgets from $300K to $40M
• Strong stakeholder management, with ability to engage and influence at all levels
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts for business audiences
• Deep understanding of SDLC, governance frameworks, and delivery methodologies
• Knowledge of data architecture including ingestion, pipelines, and enterprise data management
• Ability to manage ambiguity and changing project priorities effectively
• Vendor management experience within complex enterprise environments
• Experience with regulatory initiatives specific to Canadian banking is an asset
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, CSM, or equivalents are beneficial but not mandatory

Nice to Have

• Prior banking environment experience
• Wealth Management or Capital Markets project delivery background
• Exposure to AI and data-driven projects
• Familiarity with Clarity or other project management tools
• Experience working with vendors like Salesforce or Broadridge

BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.

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