Senior Project Manager

Position: Senior Project Management
Location: Remote (Ontario or Quebec) | Office: Ottawa, ON (Primarily Remote)
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Pay Rate: Approx. $100–110/hr
Contract Length: 14 months to start
Clearance: Must Have Enhanced Reliability Clearance
Preferred Background: someone who has worked in banking, finance, or financial oversight environments.

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Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, ITS Solutions, the Senior Project Management Specialist will:

• Oversee projects throughout all phases, ensuring resources are used efficiently and projects are completed on time and meet performance standards.
• Develop project plans and prioritize work to achieve objectives, collaborating with project resources and other teams as required.
• Deliver defined scope and work plans within quality and time constraints while managing risks, issues, and interdependencies.
• Prepare and present proposals, plans, status reports, charts, and risk logs to communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Collaborate with external suppliers, stakeholders, and team members to identify challenges and propose effective solutions.
• Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and business partners to understand client needs and resolve inquiries or concerns.
• Handle unplanned project activities, such as re-planning and recalibration, independently with limited senior management support.
• Provide project management expertise using proven methodologies and best practices 
• Provide regular updates on progress and value delivery to senior management and project sponsors/clients.
• Ensure completion of all project deliverables, including documentation and related processes.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 10+ years of recent experience as a Senior Project Management Specialist overseeing large projects (40+ resources, multiple years) in complex environments.
• 5+ years of experience using Agile or hybrid delivery approaches (Agile/Waterfall) for strategic project delivery.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated business acumen, including the ability to identify and communicate value and translate business needs into project objectives.
• Experience leading multiple initiatives concurrently and effectively managing interdependencies.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively to achieve objectives.
• Recent experience delivering large projects/initiatives in the financial sector (banks, financial institutions, market participants, etc.).
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification(s).

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.