Senior Project Manager - Tangerine

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Toronto who will oversee complex projects focusing on technology and business initiatives, emphasizing AI-driven capabilities. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of project management experience, preferably in the banking sector, and be skilled in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional delivery of projects in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Access to online and in-person courses

Flexible workspace

Diverse and inclusive team environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing business and/or technology projects.
• Experience delivering technology and infrastructure products.
• Project Management certification (PMP) or equivalent is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex business and technology initiatives.
• Own the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of projects.
• Drive AI-related initiatives including CRM enhancements and automation.

Skills

Project management experience

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

University or College Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a relevant discipline

Tools

MS Office Suite

Jira

Confluence

Service Now

Job description

Tangerine is Canada’s leading direct bank. We offer flexible and accessible banking options, innovative products, and award‑winning Client service. The reason why Tangerine employees come to work each day is to help Canadians live better lives. We focus on making a difference in our communities, and that includes our own internal community. It’s important to us that our employees feel empowered and enthusiastic about belonging to our Orange culture.

Are you ready to make the change and become part of an established disruptor with the backing of a highly engaged team? If so come join us and help redefine the Canadian banking landscape!

What you will be doing:

Tangerine Bank is seeking a strategic and hands‑on Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex business and technology initiatives, with emphasis on AI‑driven capabilities. This hands‑on leadership role requires deep experience in managing cross‑functional teams, navigating both Agile and Waterfall environments, and delivering high‑impact solutions across mobile, web, backend services, APIs, infrastructure and cloudification, which are in alignment with the Enterprise Technology Roadmap. Familiarity with banking products and services is an asset. The Senior PM ensures key metrics provide the basis for teams to deliver quality customer experiences, in a timely manner building and fostering a culture of transparency focused on the ability to inspect and adapt as needed. The senior project manager collaborates with product, engineering, design and our business partners ensuring that software delivery is on time, on budget and in a way that meets the business expectations. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the delivery of all project artifacts, risk assessments and will conduct projects in accordance with Tangerine delivery standards and follow Project Management methodology.

Is this role right for you?

• Own the end‑to‑end planning, execution, and delivery of business and Tangerine projects aligned with enterprise strategy
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering, design, product, and business functions to ensure timely and high‑quality delivery
• Drive AI‑related initiatives, including CRM enhancements, intelligent automation, and data‑driven decisioning
• Facilitate portfolio delivery strategy and product roadmap discussions. Enable stakeholders to arrive at a delivery schedule, prioritization and resource planning to deliver the product roadmap
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with SDLC and internal delivery frameworks, producing all required project artifacts
• Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders at all levels
• Foster a culture of transparency, adaptability, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with external partners including vendors, regulators, and Scotiabank teams
• Build strong relationships with IT and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and support

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?

• University or College Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a relevant discipline
• 7+ years of experience directly managing business and/or technology projects, preferably in the Canadian banking industry
• Experience delivering technology and infrastructure products is a must have
• Experience and familiarity with waterfall & Agile delivery methodologies is a must
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use MS Office Suite (MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of delivery tools for effective workflow visualization and management (Jira, Confluence, Service Now etc.)
• Proven ability to lead project teams consisting of a variety of resources; business and technology, local, remote, internal and third party
• Demonstrated experience utilizing software development and project management methodologies
• Proven ability to independently manage small and medium size business and technology projects
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral
• Project Management certification (PMP) or equivalent PM certification is considered an asset

What's in it for you?

• You will be part of a diverse and inclusive team of Client‑focused go‑getters looking to learn from each other in an environment that celebrates and recognizes success!
• You will have access to thousands of online and in‑person courses so you can shape your career growth with support from diverse industry leaders.
• You will get our help to save for your future and to invest in your total well‑being through our Tangerine benefits*.
• You belong here, and we are equal and uncomplicated. Bring your true self to work, dress codes don’t apply here.
• You will enjoy workspace flexibility and all the excitement that comes from working at the official Bank of the Toronto Raptors.

Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto

At Tangerine we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the team, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.