Senior Project Manager Business Consulting & OD

CGI; Halifax; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking experienced Project Managers in Canada to lead non-technical projects within the financial services sector. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of project management experience and a strong background in organizational design and business transformation. The role offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in project management within the financial services industry.
• Experience with organizational design and change management projects.
• Strong understanding of financial services operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead non-technical projects focused on organizational redesign and operational improvements.
• Drive initiatives supporting business transformation and cultural alignment.
• Collaborate with senior leadership across various departments to ensure project success.

Skills

Project management

Organizational design

Business transformation

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PMP certification

Prosci certification

Job description

Position Description :

We are seeking experienced Project Managers with a strong background in leading non-technical business-focused projects within the financial services industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing initiatives related to organizational design business transformation and operational improvement.

Your future duties and responsibilities :

Lead cross-functional non-technical projects such as organizational redesign, workforce optimization, operational process improvements and strategic planning.

Drive initiatives that support business transformation, cultural alignment and structural changes within credit unions or financial institutions.

Collaborate with senior leadership and departments such as Operations, HR, Compliance, Risk and Finance to ensure successful project delivery.

Develop and manage project plans, stakeholder communications, timelines, budgets and risk mitigation strategies.

Facilitate workshops, working sessions and decision-making across business units.

Ensure organizational readiness and change adoption through structured communication, training plans and stakeholder engagement.

Support the design and implementation of new business models or organizational structures to enhance performance and member service.

Report project status to leadership and elevate issues or risks as needed.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role :

8 years of project management experience leading business-focused non-technical initiatives in the financial services industry.

Demonstrated success managing organizational design, business transformation or change management projects.

Strong understanding of financial services operations, regulatory environment and member-focused service models.

Excellent communication facilitation and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.

Experience engaging stakeholders from multiple departments including HR, Finance, Risk and Compliance.

PMP, Prosci or other relevant certifications are a plus but not required.

Preferred Experience :

Experience working within or consulting for credit unions, regional banks or similar financial institutions.

Familiarity with member-centric business models and service delivery in regulated environments.

Prior involvement in strategic planning, governance, restructuring or operational model shifts in the financial sector.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus

Flexible work arrangements (remote / hybrid)

Comprehensive benefits package

• Opportunity to work with some of the most forward-thinking credit unions in Canada
• A supportive collaborative and fast-moving culture that values innovation and results

Location

This job may be located anywhere in Canada with customers located in either Ontario or British Columbia. Therefore the incumbent may be required on occasion to adjust their schedules and working hours to accommodate virtual meeting engagements in a time zone that they are not located in. Additionally the Primary Business Unit serving credit unions in Canada is located in Halifax and you may also be expected to attend an online meeting to provide updates and for governance assurances to senior leadership.

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