Intermediate Bilingual (Spanish/English) Project Manager to lead a International Business Project with one of our major banking clients- 38632

Intermediate Bilingual (Spanish/English) Project Manager to lead a International Business Project with one of our major banking clients- 38632

Location Address: Toronto - if in GTA, expected to come in to office a few times a week, though they are open candidates located anywhere in Canada (not limited to Toronto), provided they meet the criteria and can work within EST time/zones and stakeholder environment

Subject to change: 3-4 days onsite may be required based on business needs

Contract Duration: ASAP to 03/31/2026 / 4 months (Good possibility of extension for a 1 year total contract (pending additional funding to become available)

Schedule Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5 hrs/week

Story Behind the Need

Business group: IB (International Banking) Retail Regional Services - IB retail transformation office, manager full investment portfolio for IB retail,

Project: IB Retail Portfolio Initiatives - moving from portfolio management focus to project management focus so need a PM to assist in managing the high priority projects in the portfolio; the project being assigned to the PM is in planning phase, plan is for it to go for 1 year

Typical Day in Role:

• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle, from planning to execution and closure.

• Coordinate with business units, IT teams, and external vendors to ensure alignment and timely delivery.

• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure adherence to scope, budget, and timelines.

• Prepare and present status reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Facilitate meetings and ensure continuous improvement.

• Use tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and Power BI for tracking and reporting.

Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:

1) 3-5 years of experience managing business-driven technology projects in banking or financial services in an Agile environment.

2) Bilingual in Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders across regions.

3) Strong command of project management methodologies (Scrum, PMI).

4) Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and Power BI.

5) Proven track record in digital transformation and strategic initiatives.

Nice-To-Have Skills:

1) Experience working in regional or multi-country project environments.

2) Familiarity with core banking systems or digital channels (e.g., mobile/web banking).

3) PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.

4)Scrum Master certification (e.g., CSM, PSM) demonstrating agile delivery experience.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Technology, or related fields.

Master’s degree in project management, Business, or Digital Transformation (preferred).

Certifications (preferred): PMP, Scrum Master (e.g., CSM, PSM), or equivalent project management credentials.

Best VS. Average Candidate:

• Best candidate: Has led complex, multi-stakeholder digital transformation projects in banking, communicates effectively with senior leadership, and demonstrates both strategic vision and operational execution. Fully bilingual English/Spanish is a must.

• Average candidate: Has experience in project coordination or support roles, with limited exposure to executive stakeholders or regional delivery.

Candidate Review & Selection

2 rounds - MS Teams Video interview

1st with HM and PM on the team - 30 minutes - probing on experience, education, situational questions

2nd with functional manager and Director - 45 mins to 1 hour- - probing on experience, education, situational questions