Project Manager to independently drive IT applications and operational initiatives

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