Project Manager - Capital Markets

Project Manager - Capital Markets Transformation

Location: Canada (Hybrid/Remote according to client needs)

Contract Type: Consultant / Contractual Mandate

We are seeking an experienced Technology Project Manager to lead large-scale technology transformation initiatives within a complex enterprise environment. This role focuses on delivering strategic programs involving platform modernization, business process improvement, systems integration, data initiatives, and regulatory alignment.

The successful candidate will manage end-to-end delivery while acting as a bridge between business stakeholders, technology teams, and external partners. This is an excellent opportunity for a leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys driving impactful change across multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead program planning, execution, governance, and delivery from initiation through implementation.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent projects and manage dependencies across business and technology teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, analysts, and operational teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Translate business objectives into actionable technology solutions.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, issues, and delivery milestones.
• Support technical solution reviews and assess implementation feasibility.
• Oversee data migration and governance activities during transformation initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with security, compliance, and risk management requirements.
• Deliver executive-level reporting, project updates, and status communications.
• Drive Agile best practices including sprint planning, backlog management, and continuous improvement.
• Define and track KPIs and project health metrics.
• Coordinate third-party vendors and manage external partnerships and service delivery expectations.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project or program management within large enterprise environments.
• Proven track record delivering complex technology transformation initiatives.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar programs and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of software delivery lifecycles and Agile methodologies.
• Experience working with cloud technologies, modern application architectures, and system integrations.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and navigate complex organizational structures.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Capital Markets or Financial Services industry experience.
• Enterprise architecture exposure.
• Cloud platforms and distributed systems.
• Microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Data governance, migration, and information management initiatives.
• Third-party platform integrations.
• Regulatory and compliance-driven technology environments.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Natural leader with a collaborative mindset.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.
• Adaptable, results-oriented, and able to influence change across diverse stakeholder groups.