Senior Project Manager

Job title:

Senior Project Manager

Company

Randstad

Job description

Our client, a leading Canadian financial institution, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support their Insider Risk team on a high-visibility, enterprise-wide case management transition project. This is a one-year contract role with potential for extension, and offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid model under the corporate security schedule at their downtown Toronto office.The selected candidate will lead complex, cross-functional initiatives, guiding multiple project managers through all project phases-from initiation to closure-while also supporting a secondary manager on an additional assignment. This role is ideal for a highly organized, self-driven project leader with exceptional stakeholder management and presentation skills.Advantages
-Work with a premier Canadian bank in a key risk-focused line of business
-Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team involved in a major system transition
-High-impact role with visibility to senior stakeholders
-Hybrid work model offering work-life balance
-Potential for contract extensionResponsibilities
-Lead end-to-end project delivery including planning, requirements gathering, design, testing, and implementation
-Manage project scope, timelines, and deliverables while tracking deviations and proposing corrective actions
-Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including executives, to present updates and project milestones
-Support the transition to a new corporate security case management system (Resolver)
-Provide 25% support to a secondary manager on related initiatives
-Ensure compliance with internal project management frameworks and business standards
-Mentor and coordinate the efforts of other project contributorsQualifications
Must-Have Requirements:
-Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager, preferably in a financial institution
-Strong experience with MS Project and Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, formulas like SUM)
-Advanced presentation and reporting skills (PowerPoint)
-Experience in requirements gathering and stakeholder managementNice-to-Have Qualifications:
-Experience with Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software
-Prior involvement in Resolver implementation projects
-Background as a Business Analyst
-Proficiency with Visio
-Experience working in risk or security-related environmentsEducation & Certification:
-Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
-PMP or PMI certification preferredSummary
This Senior Project Manager role offers a compelling opportunity to lead a strategic transformation within a highly respected financial institution. The ideal candidate brings strong project management experience, business acumen, and a proven ability to navigate complex, cross-departmental initiatives. If you have a solid foundation in project delivery within financial environments and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today.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.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Thu, 15 May 2025 04:16:36 GMT

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