Spanish Project Coordinator - 38146

Spanish Project Coordinator

Location Address: 44 King Street W 7th Floor, Toronto - 3-4 days/onsite per week

Contract Duration: ASAP to 03/31/2026 / 6 months

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

Candidate Value Proposition:

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Lead high-impact strategic initiatives with direct business and technology alignment.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Latin America in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Contribute to digital transformation efforts that shape the future of banking services.

• Work in a hybrid model with flexibility and regional visibility.

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.

Must Have Skills:

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Soft Skills Required:

• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal communication.

• Leadership and influence across technical and non-technical teams.

• Problem-solving mindset with adaptability in dynamic environments.

• Strategic thinking and ability to align project goals with business outcomes.

• High emotional intelligence and team collaboration.

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.