Sr. Project Manager-Payments/API/Banking

BeachHead Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BeachHead Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead Payments, API, and Banking initiatives. The role focuses on delivering end-to-end projects within the financial domain, aligning business needs with technical execution across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in financial project management, expertise in payments, APIs, and cloud technologies (AWS), and strong communication and risk management skills to drive on-schedule delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in financial/banking sectors.
• Proven experience with Payments, API development and AWS cloud tech.
• Strong stakeholder management and written/verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and make decisions.
• Experience delivering payments initiatives and coordinating cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Payments, API, and Banking projects.
• Define scope, objectives, and timelines with business and technical teams.
• Manage schedules, budgets, risks, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Facilitate stakeholder communications and reporting to leadership.
• Coordinate vendors and internal teams for integration and compliance.
• Identify risks and dependencies; promote continuous improvement.
• Support cloud and software development initiatives for payments.

Skills

Payments expertise

API development

Cloud (AWS)

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Communication

Agile/project management

Job description

Are you an experienced Payments or API Project Manager looking for an exciting opportunity?

Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Senior Project Manager - Payments, API, and Banking. This position involves leading a Payments Technology project, with responsibilities including managing cross-functional teams, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring the successful delivery of payment solutions within a banking environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the end-to-end delivery of Payments and API projects within the banking industry.
• Collaborate closely with business and technical teams to define project scope, objectives, and timelines.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and risks to ensure timely and within-budget delivery.
• Facilitate effective stakeholder communication and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply project management methodologies and best practices to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Navigate challenging situations and resolve project issues promptly.
• Conduct regular project status updates and reporting to senior management.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure integration and compliance.
• Identify and mitigate project and business risks, including managing interdependencies.
• Promote continuous improvement within project teams and processes.
• Support the delivery of Payments initiatives, including software development and cloud-based solutions.

Desired Skill-Set

• 10+ years of project management experience within the financial or banking industry.
• Proven expertise working with Payments, API development, and Cloud technologies such as AWS.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Expertise in managing project risks and dependencies.
• Ability to work effectively with business and technical teams.
• Experience delivering payments initiatives is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent collaboration and cross-group coordination skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience working with or within similar banking institutions.
• Experience managing projects involving cloud platforms like AWS.
• Knowledge of payment systems and banking APIs.
• Familiarity with Agile and other project management frameworks.
• PMP or similar project management certification.

BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.