Senior FinTech Project Manager

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian financial technology company seeks a Senior FinTech Project Manager to drive innovative payment solutions. This role emphasizes project leadership in a fast-paced Agile environment, engaging with stakeholders and managing complex initiatives aimed at revolutionizing payments across Canada.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Industry-leading bonus structure

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects in an Agile environment.
• Strong financial industry expertise and understanding of regulatory-driven project requirements.
• Ability to manage dependencies across teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end execution of complex business and technology initiatives.
• Lead Agile squads for high-impact solutions.
• Develop integrated delivery plans and coordinate project dependencies.

Skills

Project Leadership

Agile Execution

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Change Management

Education

Industry certifications (PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist, PMP)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Position Type : Direct Placement

Salary : C$110k - 120k / year

Location : Toronto, ON

Work Type : Hybrid

Job Summary :

• GTT's client, a leading Canadian financial technology company, is on a mission to revolutionize the payments infrastructure within Canada. As part of a major technology modernization initiative, they are seeking a Senior FinTech Project Manager to drive the successful execution and delivery of complex, high-impact initiatives.
• This role is integral to a transformative program designed to implement the ISO 20022 messaging standard, enhancing payment data richness while fortifying fraud mitigation capabilities through a centralized fraud utility service. Operating in a fast-paced Agile environment, this position requires a strategic leader who can seamlessly align product, technology, and business objectives to deliver mission-critical projects.

About the opportunity :

• Be at the forefront of innovation, leading cutting-edge FinTech projects that redefine the future of payments.
• Join a dynamic organization scaling from 800 to over 1,100 employees within 24 months, offering unparalleled career growth.
• Competitive base salary, industry-leading bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Projects You'll Lead :

• Settlement Engine System Implementation
• Portal System (UI / UX) Implementation
• Payments Engine System Implementation
• Machine Learning Technology Enablement

Job Duties :

• Project Leadership : Oversee the end-to-end execution of complex business and technology initiatives, driving seamless collaboration across product development, software engineering, infrastructure, and security teams.
• Agile Execution & Cross-Team Collaboration : Lead Agile squads, working closely with Product Owners, Service Owners, and technology leads to deliver high-impact solutions with speed and precision.
• Strategic Planning & Execution : Develop integrated delivery plans, coordinate dependencies, and prioritize initiatives to optimize execution efficiency.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Work with executives, domain leaders, and external partners to align priorities, drive decision-making, and maintain smooth enterprise-wide coordination.
• Risk & Change Management : Identify and mitigate risks proactively while managing changes effectively across projects, ensuring clarity in scope, timelines, and financial implications.
• Enterprise Coordination & Reporting : Provide key insights, performance metrics, and risk analysis to senior leadership, Agile Practice teams, and the Enterprise PMO.

Required Experience :

• Proven track record of successfully managing complex, cross-functional projects in an Agile environment.
• Strong financial industry expertise and deep understanding of regulatory-driven project requirements.
• Experience managing dependencies across teams, vendors, and enterprise initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, and other project management tools.
• Ability to navigate hybrid methodologies, balancing Agile execution with enterprise-wide waterfall processes.
• Industry certifications (PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist, PMP) are a plus!
• Financial Services (banking, credit cards, credit unions, FinTech, payments)
• Agile Delivery Management Experience
• Delivery Ownership Experience
• Agile Champion / Change Management
• Executive Stakeholder Management Skills / Executive Level Communication

About GTT :

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

Seniority level

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

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