Senior Digital Transformation Consultant

Motion Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company is seeking a Sr. Digital Transformation Program Manager to lead a significant platform migration initiative. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing technology transformations within financial services and will engage with cross-functional stakeholders. Responsibilities include overseeing program lifecycle, risk management, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Candidates should have a relevant degree and several years of program management experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT program/project management experience.
• 3+ years in financial services (banking, wealth management, or capital markets).
• Proven track record leading platform migrations or large-scale system transformations.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan, and oversee the full lifecycle of the platform migration program.
• Engage business and technology stakeholders across operations.
• Manage program budget, forecasts, and resource allocations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Broadridge

FNZ

Job description

Our client, a global financial services company specializing in wealth management, capital markets, and asset management, is hiring a Sr. Digital Transformation Program Manager to lead a major platform migration initiative.

The ideal candidate will possess proven expertise in managing complex technology transformations or migrations. This role will engage with cross‑functional stakeholders, and be responsible for implementing organizational change management and creating alignment with the business.

Key responsibilities for this role are planning, coordinating, and executing the migration of core business operations from legacy platforms to modern financial systems, ensuring minimal disruption to critical services. Possess proven expertise in managing complex technology transformations, engaging cross‑functional stakeholders, and implementing new capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategy

• Define, plan, and oversee the full lifecycle of the platform migration program, including initiation, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Establish program governance, reporting structures, and decision‑making frameworks to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Drive risk, dependency, and issue management with proactive mitigation strategies.

Stakeholder & Change Management

• Engage business and technology stakeholders across operations, compliance, risk, and IT functions to align objectives and expectations.
• Lead Organizational Change Management (OCM) activities, including communication planning, training, and end‑user adoption strategies.
• Act as the primary liaison between senior executives, program sponsors, external vendors, and delivery teams.

Technology & Migration Execution

• Collaborate with technology leads and solution architects to define migration strategy, data conversion plans, and cutover approaches.
• Ensure program delivery aligns with regulatory, security, and compliance requirements within the financial services industry.
• Manage third‑party vendors, system integrators, and consultants engaged in the migration effort.
• Oversee end‑to‑end testing cycles (system, integration, user acceptance) to ensure data integrity and functional readiness.

Financial & Resource Management

• Manage program budget, forecasts, and resource allocations across multiple workstreams.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide executive‑level reporting on progress, risks, and benefits realization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years of IT program / project management experience.
• 3+ years in financial services (banking, wealth management, or capital markets).
• Proven track record leading platform migrations or large‑scale system transformations (preferably Broadridge, FNZ, or similar financial platforms).
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in financial services (e.g., SEC, FINRA, GDPR, SOX).
• Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, and hybrid delivery frameworks in complex enterprise environments.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• PMP, PgMP, or Agile certifications preferred.