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Project Manager to independently drive IT applications and operational initiatives

Toronto, ON
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  • Contract job

  • Published since 11 day(s)

  • 1 position to fill as soon as possible

Our pension client is seeking a Senior Project Manager (10+ years) to independently drive IT applications and operational initiatives

Join a high-impact program supporting complex technology initiatives within a leading pension organization. This role oversees end-to-end delivery of IT and application-based projects, coordinating stakeholders, vendors, and governance processes within a structured PMO environment. It offers strong ownership and visibility across cross-functional teams while driving results in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven setting.

Contract, Toronto, Onsite, Working Hours: EST

Must Haves

  • 7+ years in project management delivering IT and application initiatives independently
  • Experience managing vendors and multiple stakeholders across concurrent projects
  • Hands-on with JIRA and delivery workflows within structured PMO environments
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
  • Comfortable in PMO governance, processes, and reporting with quick-turn plan structuring

Nice to Have

  • Agile/Scrum experience
  • Financial services or pension industry exposure
  • IT service management knowledge
  • PMP or similar certification

Responsibilities

  • Own and deliver projects end-to-end within defined scope
  • Work closely with stakeholders and build strong working relationships
  • Turn unstructured work into clear project plans within approximately two weeks
  • Set up governance covering scope, reporting, and approvals
  • Obtain executive sign-off on scope and drive execution of deliverables
  • Organize scattered issues into a clear plan within the first 30-90 days
  • Establish governance and reporting cadence while building stakeholder trust
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