Senior Project Manager

Insight Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project/Program Manager to lead strategic business initiatives within their Capital Markets team. This role requires a seasoned leader with over 10 years of experience in project management within enterprise banking, capable of managing multiple high-priority projects. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional communication skills and familiarity with regulatory initiatives. Apply today to join a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in enterprise banking or financial services.
• Proven track record delivering complex business initiatives.
• Strong understanding of enterprise delivery frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale business projects.
• Manage cross-functional teams including senior leadership and vendors.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and risk logs.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management in financial services

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Agile methodologies

Education

PMP, PMI-ACP or equivalent certification

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project/Program Manager to lead strategic business initiatives within the Capital Markets Enterprise Program Delivery team. This role requires a sharp, organized, and confident leader who can manage multiple concurrent projects, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and drive outcomes across both business and technology domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale business projects within Capital Markets, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Manage cross-functional teams including senior leadership/executives, business analysts, technology leads, and external vendors.
• Partner with senior executives and stakeholders to define scope, timelines, and success metrics.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, risk logs, and executive dashboards.
• Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees, and executive updates.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise delivery standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and resolve project risks, issues, and dependencies proactively.
• Drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the program delivery team.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in enterprise banking or financial services.
• Proven track record delivering complex business initiatives in enterprise financial institutions (e.g., trading platforms, regulatory programs, risk systems).
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including experience working with C-level executives.
• Strong understanding of enterprise delivery frameworks (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, hybrid models).
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience working with both business and technology teams in a matrixed environment.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification; experience with enterprise tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Clarity, or MS Project.
• Familiarity with regulatory initiatives (e.g., Basel III, FRTB, LIBOR transition).
• Background in consulting or professional services delivery.
• Exposure to data governance, analytics, or digital transformation programs.