Senior Project Manager – Capital Markets – 2026-46 emergiTEL

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

The Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC) seeks a Senior Project Manager for a contract role focusing on Capital Markets. This position is 100% remote and involves overseeing the execution of critical deliverables, such as business architecture refinement, data governance, and vendor orchestration.

The ideal candidate will possess 5-10 years of project management experience in large-scale programs within Capital Markets, demonstrating the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. The role emphasizes a strong understanding of capital markets workflows and technology transformations.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of senior-level project or program management experience in Capital Markets.
• Deep understanding of capital markets workflows, including trade execution and risk management.
• Ability to communicate portfolio health and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive the execution of core deliverables in Capital Markets.
• Facilitate design of interaction models between Finance and Risk.
• Lead project planning around critical data deliverables.

Skills

Senior-level project management experience

Understanding of Capital Markets workflows

Technology and data transformations

Communication and decision-making

Job description

Job Title – Senior Project Manager – Capital Markets

Job Type—Contract—9 months of contract with possible extension

Location – Calgary, AB – (100% Remote position)

Responsibilities

• Drive the execution and governance of the following core deliverables:
  • Business Architecture & Operating Model Refinement: Oversee the targeted validation and enhancement of the Capital Markets business operating model, ensuring alignment with L1/L2/L3 capability frameworks and enterprise growth goals.
  • Technology & Data Architecture: Manage development of a resilient target‑state technology and data architecture, ensuring streamlined data flows from front‑office execution to back‑office settlement.
  • Cross‑Functional Interaction Models: Facilitate design and implementation of clear interaction models, specifically focusing on Product Control / Valuation and the handoffs between Finance and Risk.
  • Data Governance & Book of Record: Lead the project planning around critical data deliverables, including definition of authoritative sources / master data, adaptation of a Capital Markets canonical data model, and target Book of Record design.
  • Service & Support Design: Coordinate design of a modern service and support operating model tailored to high‑stakes requirements of a unified Capital Markets landscape.
  • Execution Planning & Dependency: Shift initiative from strategy to execution by developing detailed, phased transition roadmap, identify critical technical/operational prerequisites, map cross‑functional dependencies, and prioritize quick wins alongside foundational architecture builds.
  • Vendor & Stakeholder Orchestration: Serve as central point of contact to align cross‑functional internal teams—including Front Office, Risk, Finance, and Treasury—with selected vendor to ensure seamless discovery and validation.
  • Governance & Executive Reporting: Responsible for active maintenance of all project documentation (RAID logs, Project Charters, and plans) while providing PLT and Program steering committee with clear, consistent, and transparent updates on project status.

Top Skills & Experience

• 5-10 years of senior‑level project or program management experience, specifically leading large‑scale transformative programs within Capital Markets or Tier‑1 Banking.
• Deep understanding of front‑to‑back Capital Markets workflows, including trade execution, clearing/settlement, collateral management, market/credit risk, and treasury operations.
• Strong familiarity with complex technology and data transformations; understand data architecture concepts (canonical models, authoritative sourcing, integration patterns).
• Proven track record of translating high‑level consulting strategy or “target‑state blueprints” into pragmatic, executable Statements of Work (SOWs) and sequenced delivery roadmaps.
• Exceptional executive presence, ability to effectively communicate portfolio health, manage competing priorities across business units, and drive decision‑making speed.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

No AI is used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.

Equal Opportunity

emerigiTEL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background, and our hiring process is based solely on skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role.