Senior Project Manager – Integration Lead

Our client, a large enterprise financial organization, is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Integration Lead) for a 15+ month contract opportunity, with potential extension through 2027.

This is a hybrid role requiring onsite presence every Monday and one additional floating day per week, subject to business requirements, at the downtown Toronto office. The role will manage a key workstream within a large transformation program, leading integration efforts and managing external service provider change impacts and cross-program interdependencies.

Responsibilities
o Lead a cross-functional team to deliver a major transformation initiative
o Manage integration activities across internal teams and external vendor partners
o Oversee interdependency mapping, governance frameworks, and program coordination
o Develop and manage project plans, financials, status reporting, and resource planning
o Partner with sponsors, product owners, and business/technology leads
o Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure alignment across workstreams
o Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain delivery timelines
o Ensure quality assurance standards within a structured PMO environment

Must-Have Requirements
o 5-10 years of experience managing end-to-end strategic projects and change initiatives
o Proven experience leading large, complex transformation programs
o Strong partner and stakeholder relationship management experience
o PMP certification
o Hands-on experience using Planview
o Advanced Microsoft Office skills (including pivot tables and executive reporting)
o Experience delivering projects in both Waterfall and Agile environments

Nice-to-Have
o Experience within large financial institutions
o ADKAR or formal change management certification

Soft Skills
o Strong business acumen and strategic mindset
o Executive-level communication and presentation skills
o Ability to deliver within tight timelines
o Strong risk identification and mitigation capabilities