Senior (Bilingual) Project Manager to lead an enterprise transformation initiative in the loan modernization domain

Our public sector client is seeking a Senior (Bilingual) Project Manager to lead an enterprise transformation initiative in the loan modernization domain

Join a high-visibility transformation program focused on simplifying and modernizing the end-to-end loan journey for a federal financial organization supporting Canadian entrepreneurs. This role oversees strategic governance, planning, risk and compliance integration, and complex cross-functional delivery. The mandate involves leading multiple interdependent initiatives, ensuring enterprise alignment and measurable performance outcomes. The contract offers a 12-month term with an option to renew for another year in a hybrid model based in Montreal.

Contract, Montreal, Hybrid, Working Hours: EST

Must Haves

• 10+ years in program/project leadership within banking or financial services delivering cross-functional enterprise initiatives
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise transformation projects involving governance setup, operating models, and large-scale change initiatives
• Experience managing multi-stream projects, including vendor management and procurement/RFP coordination
• Proficiency in project governance, scope management, budget control, and executive reporting
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, operations, management, or a related field

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree in a related discipline
• Project Management certifications
• Experience with change management and stakeholder adoption programs
• Bilingualism (French/English) in speaking, writing, and reading

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise transformation initiative from planning through execution and closure
• Define and maintain the overall project roadmap, governance mechanisms, and performance metrics
• Coordinate cross-functional and external stakeholders across business and support functions
• Manage interdependencies among initiatives, ensuring alignment of timelines and deliverables
• Oversee project budget, change control, and benefits realization frameworks
• Provide executive-level reporting on status, risks, and outcomes
• Support organizational change management and transition to operational ownership