Senior Project Manager

Meridian; St. Catharines; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading credit union is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager in St. Catharines to manage complex projects aligned with strategic goals. You will lead project governance, drive adoption of outcomes, and ensure benefits realization. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of project management experience, a PMP certification, and is skilled in Agile methodologies. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Inclusive working environment

Tools and technology for success

Hybrid work arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of progressive project management experience.
• 3+ years in a senior project management role.
• Experience in benefits realization frameworks is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic projects.
• Define, track, and achieve project-level benefits.
• Build trusted relationships with executives and delivery teams.

Skills

Leadership in project management

Stakeholder engagement

Change leadership

Agile methodologies

Risk management

Digital fluency

Education

Postsecondary education in Business or Technology

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Agile certifications

Tools

Microsoft 365

Power BI

MS Project

Job description

Description

Overview

Why Meridian?

At Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.

Find our story here :

As a Senior Project Manager :

You will be a strategic delivery leader responsible for managing complex, cross-functional initiatives that support Meridian’s Horizon 2 transformation and Horizon 3 innovation goals. This includes leading both business transformation and complex IT projects that drive enterprise-wide impact.

The role demands excellence in delivery execution, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership. The Senior Project Manager is accountable for project-level benefits realization planning and management, ensuring that intended outcomes are defined, tracked, and achieved. They also lead project governance and risk management, navigating bimodal governance models and applying the Project Risk Framework to ensure compliance and continuity.

Success in this role is defined by the ability to consistently deliver strategic projects that achieve measurable benefits, mitigate risks proactively, and embed continuous improvement into every phase of delivery. The Senior Project Manager builds trust with stakeholders, enables team performance, and contributes to a culture of innovation and accountability across the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO).

What you will do :

Project Delivery & Execution

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic projects aligned to Horizon 2 (transformation) and Horizon 3 (innovation) priorities.
• Manage business transformation and complex IT projects using Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and enable team performance as Scrum Master when required.
• Accelerate project delivery through AI tools, automation, and digital workflows.
• Oversee project financials, resource planning, and vendor coordination.

Benefits Realization & Project Governance

• Define, track, and achieve project-level benefits in alignment with enterprise strategy.
• Develop dashboards and mechanisms to monitor benefit achievement.
• Integrate benefits realization into Steering Committee discussions and change management processes.
• Ensure compliance with EPMO governance, risk management frameworks, and business continuity standards.

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Leadership

• Build trusted relationships with executives, business owners, and delivery teams.
• Lead change enablement activities to drive adoption and sustainment of project outcomes.
• Facilitate cross-functional planning sessions and change readiness assessments.

Continuous Improvement & Mentoring

• Lead retrospectives and lessons learned sessions, embedding improvements into delivery frameworks.
• Mentor Project Managers to build EPMO capabilities and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.

How you will succeed :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects across Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid delivery models.
• Advanced proficiency in project planning, execution, and benefits realization.
• Expertise in risk identification, mitigation, and compliance with governance frameworks.
• Digital fluency : skilled in AI tools, automation, low-code / no-code platforms, and data visualization.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership skills.
• Experience mentoring and coaching project teams.

Education, Designations, and Experience

• Postsecondary education in Business, Technology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive project management experience, including 3+ years in a senior role.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
• Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist, PMI-ACP) required.
• Change management (e.g., Prosci) and Lean Six Sigma certifications are assets.
• Familiarity with benefits realization frameworks (PMI’s BRM, MSP, Axelos P3M3) highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Copilot), Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and project management tools (MS Project, ADO, SharePoint).

Salary Range : CAD $95,000 - $110,000 annually

Compensation for this role is based on a combination of skills, experience, and internal equity. Candidates with stronger alignment to the role’s requirements may be placed higher within the range. Your recruiter will share more information about our total rewards package during the hiring process.

Join us! This role is hybrid and is based out of our St. Catharines Corporate Office, located at 75 Corporate Park Dr, St. Catharines.

Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires regular time in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues, your leader, and your Members which is very important to us.

What's in it for you?

• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success.
• We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients.
• You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top organizations around the world
• Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and form relationships with your colleagues
• This isn't your typical "corporate" job. We work hard and we have fun.

Build the Future of Banking with Us

At Meridian, we’re not just adapting to the future—we’re shaping it. We see talent as a catalyst for sustainable growth , community impact , and future-readiness . As the financial landscape evolves, we’re looking for team members who bring :

• Embedding & leveraging technology –Confidence and willingness to learn and integrate AI and emerging technologies into new ways of working. Experience with low / no code tools like the Microsoft Power Platform and generative AI productivity tools like Microsoft Copilot is considered an asset
• Critical Thinking – The ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret information from various sources and apply logic and problem solving to make decisions.
• Data Driven – Leverage data and insights to identify, prioritize and improve member experience and business efficiency.
• Curiosity & Flexibility – Comfortable navigating and embracing change and uncertainty, ask more questions, explore more options. Continuously learn and grow.

Our Commitment to You

Meridian committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.

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