Senior Program Manager to lead the strategic integration of Capital Market Business and critica[...]

S.i. Systems; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the strategic integration of its Capital Markets business. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in IT project management, proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams, and expertise in capital markets technology. This role involves overseeing project strategy, stakeholder management, and ensuring the end-to-end success of critical initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT project and program management.
• 3+ years leading cross-functional teams through large-scale initiatives.
• Proven experience in capital markets technology implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic integration of Capital Markets business and initiatives.
• Define the project approach and develop effective plans.
• Spearhead business integration initiatives ensuring alignment.

Skills

IT project and program management

Leadership of cross-functional teams

Stakeholder Management

Active Listening

Relationship Management

Job description

Senior Program Manager to lead the strategic integration of Capital Markets Business and critical strategic initiativesfor a banking client

Must haves :

• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT project and program management
• 3+ years leading cross-functional teams through the successful delivery of large-scale, complex initiatives
• Proven experience in capital markets technology implementations ( Trading Solutions and Systems. Custodian, Clearing, and Settlement infrastructure. Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodities (FICC) products and capabilities. Risk measurement frameworks and tools, and subsidiary / business integration projects)
• Proven leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams and mentoring junior member
• Demonstrated expertise in Stakeholder Management, Active Listening, and Relationship Management

Nice to haves :

• Technical & Transformational Acumen in leading programs in the capital markets space
• Familiarity with trading systems, clearing and settlement infrastructure, portfolio management systems, and an understanding of SaaS operating models

Responsibilities :

As the Program Manager, Capital Markets, you will lead the strategic integration of our Capital Markets business, including a recent acquisition, and other critical strategic initiatives within the FICC (Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodities) domain. Reporting within the CXT Program Delivery Portfolio, you will provide expert guidance throughout the Solution Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC) to execute the Capital Markets Program. You will be accountable for the end-to-end success of the Capital Markets Program, including oversight of a strategic consulting engagement.

• Program Strategy & Planning : Define the project approach and develop effective plans. Engage cross-functional stakeholders (Technology, Business, 3rd party vendors) to confirm problems, expected outcomes, and key deliverables.
• Integration Leadership : Spearhead the Cormark business integration initiatives, ensuring seamless alignment of technology, data infrastructure, and operating models.
• Program Control : Assign and monitor deliverables, tasks, and activities. Manage and report on budget / cost, status, risk, and success criteria to senior stakeholders.
• Risk & Issue Management : Proactively anticipate and effectively manage risks and issues across the program lifecycle, collaborating with other program managers on cross-project dependencies.
• Stakeholder Management : Ensure optimal communications within and across teams. Maintain strong, positive relationships with all project stakeholders to ensure alignment and shared vision.