Strategic Initiatives Lead for Cross-Group Projects

BMO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group in Toronto, Ontario is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a fixed-term contract to lead assigned projects from initiation to implementation, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and sponsor satisfaction.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage scope, risk, and vendors, and provide guidance to stakeholders to secure project benefits and governance compliance. This role requires strong communication and analytical skills, and PMP is an asset.

Qualifications

• Typically 5–7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Project management experience 3–6 years; PMP designation is an asset.
• Ability to navigate challenging situations and manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned projects from initiation to implementation, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and sponsor satisfaction.
• Directs, manages, and coordinates team members, vendors, consultants, and contractors.
• Manages project budget, forecasts, risks, and governance to deliver expected benefits.
• Provides guidance to project sponsors on implementation and sustainment of projects.
• Ensures change management plans are developed and measured to deliver project benefits.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Education

PMP designation (PMI) is an asset

Job description

BMO Financial Group in Toronto, Ontario is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a fixed-term contract to lead assigned projects from initiation to implementation, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and sponsor satisfaction.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage scope, risk, and vendors, and provide guidance to stakeholders to secure project benefits and governance compliance. This role requires strong communication and analytical skills, and PMP is an asset.