Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Project Lead to oversee and drive the successful delivery of projects within the Greater Toronto Area, with a focus on clients in the Banking and Financial Services sector.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of small to mid-sized initiatives with strong ownership and accountability.
• Translate business needs into actionable project plans and drive execution.
• Manage all aspects of project planning including timelines, resource allocation, and work estimates.
• Coordinate internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitor budgets, track project costs, and proactively report on variances.
• Serve as the main point of contact for project stakeholders, including senior executives.
• Create and present project reports, dashboards, and updates to stakeholders.
• Identify and address project risks and issues to maintain delivery momentum.
• Support pre-sales activities and assist with proposal development when needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Information Technology, including at least 3 years of hands-on project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree required; PMP and/or Agile/Scaled Agile certification preferred.
• Proven track record managing complex projects with successful outcomes.
• Experience in the Financial Services sector, ideally in banking or wealth management (minimum 3 years).
• Skilled in using project management tools and methodologies, including Agile/Scrum/Hybrid approaches.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior business and IT leaders.
• Demonstrated leadership in motivating and mentoring cross-functional teams.
• High degree of customer focus, professionalism, and results orientation.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive and positive attitude.
• Solid understanding of IT delivery models, business processes, and enterprise architectures.