Senior Project Manager

Our client, a Top 5 bank in Canada is looking to hire a Senior Project Manager for an initial 6 Month contract with a high possibility of extension and conversion. This role is 2 days a week in the office in downtown Toronto.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee and manage the delivery of complex work-packages within a multi-year compliance program. You will work with minimal direction, using your in-depth knowledge and experience in project management to ensure successful execution of projects, adherence to timelines, and alignment with bank's delivery frameworks:

• Project Management: Lead the outlining of project goals, terms of reference, and resource requirements. Develop a resource plan that ensures stakeholder engagement and assesses project practices for continuous improvement.
• Project Governance: Consolidate information from various business units and vendors to ensure alignment with approved budgets and bank's Delivery Framework.
• Financial Management: Manage project financials, including forecasting, accruals, and actuals alignment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with business partners and the Program Management Office to facilitate informed decision-making and negotiation of project deliverables and milestones.
• Project Coordination: Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure project milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
• Communication and Persuasion: Lead workstream meetings, prepare executive-level presentations, and participate in program governance meetings to keep management informed of project status and progress.
• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leadership: Provide mentorship and guidance to colleagues, sharing your extensive project management expertise.

Must-Have Skills:

• 8-10 years' experience as Business PM
• Exp. managing project budget of over $2M+.

Nice to have:

• 3-5 years in managing regulatory programs
• PMP certified *strong nice to have
• Experience within FI especially CIBC
• Planview experience.