Title: Banking IT Project Manager
Location: Montreal, QC
Duration: 12 Months Contract
About the Role:
Join a leading financial institution's technology organization in Montréal. The Banking IT Project Management team manages IT transformation projects across all Banking Business Lines, requiring strong functional/business knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of Banking, Payments, and Cash Management.
Responsibilities
Manage and lead assigned projects to completion with delivery of agreed objectives
Ensure all projects follow governance policies, including proper Project Governance and Software Development Lifecycle
Identify and secure buy-in from key project stakeholders and sponsors
Drive delivery by maintaining project lists, organizing follow-up meetings, and distributing meeting minutes
Ensure clear communication of goals, budget, risks, and project status
Work closely with Front Office, Operations, Finance, Compliance, Legal, and Risk to ensure successful project delivery
Manage conflict and constraints to ensure project success
Lead the cross-functional delivery of technology deliverables using advanced negotiation, facilitation, and dependency management
Lead sprint planning and stand-ups across the full project lifecycle
Identify and manage cross-team dependencies and risks; define and drive mitigation plans
Must-Have Qualifications
10 years' experience as a Project Manager
Experience in Cash Management, SWIFT payments, and Banking
Consulting experience
Deep knowledge of project management concepts, planning, documentation, and stakeholder management
Excellent knowledge of MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Excellent written and oral communication
Bachelor's degree and relevant IT project management experience
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field
10+ years of relevant industry experience in Banking
Languages: English & French
