Senior Project Manager (Product Factory - PRR)

TD; Canada; On-site; CAD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Canada is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee high-risk product launches within their Product Readiness & Rollout team. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in project management, especially within regulated financial environments. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills to drive execution, manage dependencies, and ensure successful product delivery. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health and well-being benefits

Career development programs

Competitive compensation package

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of experience in program or project management required.
• Experience in regulated financial services environments is crucial.
• Demonstrated ownership of large-scale initiatives is needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of complex, high-risk product launches.
• Convert approved readiness checklists into executable project plans.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies across teams.

Skills

Execution leadership

Problem-solving

Planning

Communication

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours: 37.5

Line of Business: TD General

Pay Details: $175,000 - $185,000 CAD

Compensation and Growth

This role is eligible for a discretionary variable compensation award that considers business and individual performance.

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager (Project Lead) is a senior execution leadership role within the Product Readiness & Rollout (PRR) team, responsible for driving the disciplined delivery of complex, high-risk Transaction Banking and Treasury Management product launches. This role serves as the primary execution authority for assigned initiatives, translating readiness requirements and governance decisions into actionable delivery plans.

Operating in a highly regulated financial services environment, this role requires deep delivery expertise, strong judgment, deep program management expertise, and the ability to manage cross-functional dependencies across Technology, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Product teams.

Role Positioning Statement

This role is intentionally designed as a senior execution leadership position, aligned to VP level Program Delivery Manager and Implementation Lead roles at peer banks. It is not a PMO or task-bases project role; it owns execution accountability, dependency management, and delivery outcomes for high-risk Transaction Banking launches.

Key Responsibilities

Execution Leadership

• Convert approved readiness checklists and governance requirements into detailed, executable project plans with clear milestones, dependencies, and RAID logs.
• Serve as the end-to-end execution lead for complex, high-risk product launches, migrations, or platform enhancements.
• Drive disciplined delivery; hold accountability for execution outcomes and delivery risk across assigned launches while maintaining alignment to PR&R readiness standards and timelines.
• Lead delivery execution across Technology, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Product partners to ensure all execution dependencies are identified, sequenced, and cleared. Proactively identify execution risks, delivery constraints, or dependency conflicts and drive timely resolution.
• Escalate execution risks with clear impact assessments and recommended mitigation strategies.
• Provide executive-level delivery reporting, including progress, risks, critical path items, and launch readiness indicators. Support PR&R leadership and readiness forums with concise, concise decision-oriented delivery insights.
• Ensure leadership has clear visibility into execution readiness prior to go/no-go decisioning.
• Ensure all execution prerequisites are satisfied prior to launch authorization.
• Support cutover planning, launch coordination, and immediate post-launch stabilization as required.
• Partner closely with the Readiness Program Manager to ensure alignment between governance readiness and execution delivery.

Experience & Qualifications

Required Experience

• 8-12+ years of progressive experience in program or project management, with demonstrated ownership of large-scale, cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven experience delivering complex initiatives in regulated financial services environments.
• Strong command of execution discipline, dependency management, and risk mitigation. of governance frameworks, stage-gate processes, and executive reporting.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in Transaction Banking, Treasury Management, Payments, or Cash Management strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting product launches, client migrations, platform implementations, or regulatory-driven initiatives.
• Proven partnership with Technology, Operations, Risk, and Compliance teams.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification strongly preferred.

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong execution leadership with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Advanced planning, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into clear, actionable delivery plans.
• Clear, confident communicator experienced in executive-ready reporting.

Success Measures

• ≥ 95% of assigned launches delivered on time and within approved scope.
• Execution risks identified and mitigated with minimal last-minute escalation.
• Zero major launch issues are attributed to execution gaps.
• Positive feedback from PRR leadership and partners on delivery discipline and execution quality.

Who We Are

TD Securities offers a wide range of capital markets products and services to corporate, government, and institutional clients who choose us for our innovation, execution, and experience. With more than 6,500 professionals operating out of 40 cities across the globe, we help clients meet their needs today and prepare for tomorrow. Our services include underwriting and distributing new issues, providing trusted advice and industry-leading insight, extending access to global markets, and delivering integrated transaction banking solutions. In 2023, we acquired Cowen Inc., offering our clients access to a premier U.S. equities business and highly-diverse equity research franchise, while growing our strong, diversified investment bank. We are growth-oriented, people-focused, and community-minded. As a team, we work to deliver value for our clients every day.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information

We're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development

If you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD - and we're committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding

We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you've got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process

We'll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

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Language Requirement (Quebec only)

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