Senior Project Manager

Bay Street Staffing; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a hybrid role in Toronto. The successful candidate will lead strategic corporate projects within the finance function, coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing teams to deliver successful outcomes. This position requires an individual with significant project management expertise, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of financial operations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience required.
• Background in PM qualifications/certification necessary.
• Banking experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Guide project managers through complex projects from initiation to closure.
• Manage project financials and report status to stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks.

Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree / diploma in a related field of study

Job description

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Senior Project Manager

Toronto, ON (hybrid)

9 Months (potential for conversion)

Line of Business : : Finance -Supports finance controllership, Accounting and treasury teams for the entire bank.

What project will this contractor be working on? Will be working on a fast -paced project large, strategic corporate initiative. They will be running a workstream within the Finance function, shepherding the build out of workstream requirements, clarifying scope with business leads (so must be good with wading through and figuring out ambiguity), planning and tracking for workstream activities and deliverables and weekly status reporting, They will be working with EPO and the Finance workstream PMO to execute per PM standards and policies ( bannk's EDF framework is a plus these candidates would be prioritized), helping to manage dependencies with other Finance workstream PMs, RAIDS management).

What you'll be doing

As a member of bank's team, the Senior Project Manager will be a seasoned expert responsible for guiding a group of project managers in the delivery of highly complex projects from end to end including initiation, requirement gathering, design, construction, testing, implementation and closure. The role works with minimal direction on complex projects, providing expert level knowledge of project management principles, standards, and business consulting through considerable project delivery experience. The Senior Project Manager uses significant latitude to control projects, conduct status reviews, provide business guidance, identify any deviations to the project plan, and recommend corrective action to mitigate potential issues. The role analyzes situations and data to prepare and deliver executive level presentations to keep management informed of project status, changes, and milestone achievements.

At bank, we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How you'll succeed

• Project Management – Outline project goals, terms of reference, resource requirements, and costs. Create a resource plan that ensures all stakeholders have a voice on the project. Assess the efficiency of the practices and procedures used by a team, and provide guidance that will continuously improve the project plan. Must be comfortable and adept at owning project financials and reporting, leading team meetings and Executive SteerCos with senior stakeholders and business Sponsors.
• Collaboration – Help internal partners make informed decisions about the development of programs, products, and services. Coach and mentor your teams as you work toward a common goal. Negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary.
• Project Coordination – Proactively identify risks to the project schedule and find ways to mitigate them. Monitor milestones; ensure they’re completed according to timelines and budgets. Execute a project plan that strikes the right balance between budget, time, and risk.
• Communication and Persuasion – Share ideas, build consensus, and write with impact. Chair meetings and
• Relationships – Develop trusted working relationships with business stakeholders and technology partners.
• Leadership – For those candidates with significant experience, train and mentor colleagues.

Must Have Requirement :

• 8+ years experience in Project management - need to be able to hit the ground running with minimal direction.
• Background and evidenced experience in project management and PM qualifications / certification

Nice to Have :

• Relevant bank or other banking experience is preferred – but those with bank PM experience in working with their EDF will be prioritized.
• Degree / diploma in a related field of study
• Knowledge of Finance operations and systems an asset

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Job function

Project Management

Banking and Financial Services

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