VP - Banking IT Project Manager

Vertage Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertage Inc. seeks a VP - Banking IT Project Manager to drive strategic IT transformation initiatives across Corporate & Institutional Banking.

Lead complex programs spanning Banking, Payments, and Cash Management while collaborating with senior stakeholders across multiple business functions. The role requires 10+ years of PM experience in Banking, strong governance and leadership skills, and proven ability to align business requirements with technology delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Project Management experience.
• Strong experience within Banking, Cash Management, and SWIFT Payments environments.
• Proven consulting experience and stakeholder management expertise.
• Deep understanding of Global Banking products, services, and operations.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, governance, documentation, budgeting, risk management, and execution.
• Advanced proficiency with: MS Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic IT transformation projects.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
• Apply established project governance standards, policies, and SDLC methodologies.
• Build strong partnerships with project sponsors, stakeholders, and business leaders.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
• Monitor and communicate project status, risks, issues, and milestones to leadership teams.
• Coordinate testing, implementation planning, and production deployment activities.
• Facilitate project meetings, document action items, and drive accountability across teams.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Business

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

As a VP - Banking IT Project Manager, you will play a critical role in driving strategic IT transformation initiatives across Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB). This position offers the opportunity to lead complex projects spanning Banking, Payments, and Cash Management while collaborating with senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic IT transformation projects.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
• Apply established project governance standards, policies, and software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.
• Build strong partnerships with project sponsors, stakeholders, and business leaders.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
• Monitor and communicate project status, risks, issues, and milestones to leadership teams.
• Coordinate testing, implementation planning, and production deployment activities.
• Facilitate project meetings, document action items, and drive accountability across teams.

Stakeholder & Business Management

• Collaborate with Front Office, Operations, Finance, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Technology teams.
• Navigate complex organizational challenges and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Provide strategic recommendations and solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure alignment between business requirements and technology delivery.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure appropriate project governance and reporting frameworks are followed.

What Success Looks Like

Results & Impact

• Drive successful project outcomes with measurable business impact.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in complex decision-making environments.
• Influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Build trust and credibility with colleagues and leadership.
• Provide strong leadership for assigned programs and initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative and solution-oriented environment.

Stakeholder Focus

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate with management and senior business leaders.
• Influence decision-making and gain stakeholder alignment.

Compliance & Integrity

• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethics and professional conduct.
• Take ownership of challenges and proactively resolve issues.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and compliance.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of Project Management experience.
• Strong experience within Banking, Cash Management, and SWIFT Payments environments.
• Proven consulting experience and stakeholder management expertise.
• Deep understanding of Global Banking products, services, and operations.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, governance, documentation, budgeting, risk management, and execution.
• Advanced proficiency with:
• MS Project
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Ideal Candidate Profile

You will be successful in this role if you:

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of the complete project lifecycle.
• Have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Can effectively manage conflicts and drive consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Adapt quickly to new processes, technologies, and business requirements.
• Thrive in fast-paced environments while managing multiple priorities.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Can navigate complex business and operational challenges and develop actionable solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of Banking industry experience.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale technology transformation initiatives within financial services.