Senior Technical Project Manager - Data Protection

A prominent leader in the Canadian insurance and financial services sector is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to join their specialized Data Protection unit. In this role, you will act as the strategic driver ensuring that large-scale, cutting-edge corporate initiatives and AI integrations are built on highly secure foundations. If you are a technically grounded project leader who thrives in cross-functional environments and understands how to safeguard critical financial and personal data assets within complex infrastructures, this opportunity is for you.

Advantages
Stability & Innovation: Work for an established industry leader navigating advanced technological and AI transformations.

Competitive Compensation: Attractive compensation package with comprehensive benefits or competitive market rates.

Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborative, modern corporate culture with offices located in Montreal.

Professional Growth: Lead high-visibility, enterprise-wide security initiatives with significant institutional impact.

Responsibilities
Technical Project Steering: Oversee and deliver end-to-end data protection and data security initiatives for major organizational projects.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with advanced technology engineering teams and information security units to embed robust security protocols from inception.

Risk & Vulnerability Management: Facilitate data analysis assessments, track systems vulnerabilities, and coordinate remediation strategies across technical teams.

Operational Liaison: Act as the primary bridge between technical specialists (SOC, security architects) and corporate financial business lines.

Progress Tracking: Establish, monitor, and present key performance indicators (KPIs) and milestone reports to executive leadership.

Qualifications
Technical Expertise: Proven background in cybersecurity infrastructure, specifically focusing on data protection, security operations centers (SOC), vulnerability management, and data analysis.

Senior Experience: A minimum of 8 to 10 years managing large-scale, complex IT or security projects within an enterprise corporate environment.

On-Site Availability: Ability and willingness to commute regularly to the Montreal office (hybrid model with mandatory on-site presence).

Communication Mastery: Outstanding capability to translate deeply technical security risks into clear, actionable business strategies for non-technical stakeholders.

Credentials (Assets): PMP, CISA, CISM, or related technical security certifications.

Our client operates in Canada. The company takes all reasonable steps to limit the number of positions in Quebec that require knowledge of a language other than French, and only requires it when necessary and its existing bilingual employees are unable to perform these duties. Based on an assessment conducted by our client, it has been determined that this position requires candidates to be fluent in English (both spoken and written). In particular, this position will require the employee to interact with centralized internal departments (e.g., Operations / HR / Finance / Legal / Contracts / Sales) that support the organization in Canada and that do not speak French.

Summary
Location: Montreal, QC (Hybrid - Regular on-site presence required)

Duration: Full-Time / Long-term Contract

Industry: Insurance & Financial Services

Start Date: ASAP

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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