Senior Financial Banking Project Manager - large, strategic corporate initiative - 89483-1

Position Title: Senior Project Manager

Line of Business: Finance -Supports finance controllership, Accounting and treasury teams for the entire bank.

Duration: until March 31st, 2026

Remote/Hybrid: Hybrid - In office 2 day per week (Wed/Thu)

Office Location: 81 Bay, 26th Floor

What project will this contractor be working on? Will be working on a fast -paced project large, strategic corporate initiative. They will be running a workstream within the Finance function, shepherding the build out of workstream requirements, clarifying scope with business leads (so must be good with wading through and figuring out ambiguity), planning and tracking for workstream activities and deliverables and weekly status reporting, They will be working with EPO and the Finance workstream PMO to execute per PM standards and policies , helping to manage dependencies with other Finance workstream PMs, RAIDS management).

Responsibilities:

As a member of The Banking team, the Senior Project Manager will be a seasoned expert responsible for guiding a group of project managers in the delivery of highly complex projects from end to end including initiation, requirement gathering, design, construction, testing, implementation and closure. The role works with minimal direction on complex projects, providing expert level knowledge of project management principles, standards, and business consulting through considerable project delivery experience. The Senior Project Manager uses significant latitude to control projects, conduct status reviews, provide business guidance, identify any deviations to the project plan, and recommend corrective action to mitigate potential issues. The role analyzes situations and data to prepare and deliver executive level presentations to keep management informed of project status, changes, and milestone achievements.

• Project Management - Outline project goals, terms of reference, resource requirements, and costs. Create a resource plan that ensures all stakeholders have a voice on the project. Assess the efficiency of the practices and procedures used by a team, and provide guidance that will continuously improve the project plan. Must be comfortable and adept at owning project financials and reporting, leading team meetings and Executive SteerCos with senior stakeholders and business Sponsors.

• Collaboration - Help internal partners make informed decisions about the development of programs, products, and services. Coach and mentor your teams as you work toward a common goal. Negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary.

• Project Coordination - Proactively identify risks to the project schedule and find ways to mitigate them. Monitor milestones; ensure they’re completed according to timelines and budgets. Execute a project plan that strikes the right balance between budget, time, and risk.

• Communication and Persuasion - Share ideas, build consensus, and write with impact. Chair meetings and

• Relationships - Develop trusted working relationships with business stakeholders and technology partners.

• Leadership - For those candidates with significant experience, train and mentor colleagues.

Must Have Requirement:

• 8+ years experience in Project management - need to be able to hit the ground running with minimal direction.

• Background and evidenced experience in project management and PM qualifications/certification

Nice to Have:

• Relevant banking experience is preferred

• Degree/diploma in a related field of study

• PMP designation

• Knowledge of Finance operations and systems an asset

Soft Skills:

• You have a deep understanding of the practices, procedures, and principles required around documentation, management and execution of business processes. You have the ability to analyze detailed concepts, quickly resolve project issues, and assess the advantages and disadvantages of solutions.

• Work with minimal oversight