Technical Project Manager - AI

A top-tier financial institution is seeking an accomplished Senior Technical Project Manager to orchestrate high-impact technology initiatives across enterprise data platforms, financial systems transformation, and AI-assisted software delivery workflows. Operating at the intersection of modern analytics and core business operations, you will guide multidisciplinary teams through complex technical landscapes, bridging Agile execution with enterprise-level governance. This contract engagement offers an exceptional platform to modernize enterprise systems while establishing cutting-edge engineering practices.

Advantages

• Strategic Impact: Drive high-visibility programs reshaping data infrastructure and enterprise operational efficiency.
• Flexible Work Model: Enjoy a balanced hybrid work environment (3 days on-site) with modern office hubs in Montreal or Toronto.
• Modern Tech Ecosystem: Gain hands-on exposure to cloud data solutions, enterprise ERP platforms, and generative AI integrations within the SDLC.
• Dynamic Culture: Collaborate with a forward-thinking transformation team dedicated to delivery excellence and continuous improvement.
• Responsibilities
• Data & Analytics Program Delivery: Steer end-to-end implementation of enterprise data platforms, semantic architecture, operational reporting, and data governance controls (including lineage, access management, and PII protections).
• Enterprise ERP & Financial Transformation: Direct integration streams and major functional enhancements connecting enterprise cloud financial modules with core operational and banking systems; govern SIT, UAT, cutover plans, and post-launch stabilization.
• AI-Enabled SDLC Advancement: Lead initiatives aimed at embedding generative AI into software development workflows to enhance test automation, code reviews, defect categorization, and release management.
• Agile & Hybrid Project Execution: Manage cross-functional Scrum squads while maintaining integrated master schedules; oversee Jira environments (custom workflows, JQL reporting, and automated metrics) to ensure seamless delivery rhythm.
• Financial Oversight & Governance: Maintain direct accountability for project funds up to $2M, managing burn rates, variance analysis, risk mitigation (RAID logs), steering committee presentations, and third-party vendor performance.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7 to 12+ years leading complex technical initiatives within financial services (Banking, Insurance, or Reinsurance mandatory).
• Core Systems Knowledge: Demonstrated history delivering large-scale data platforms alongside core cloud financial/ERP systems and enterprise integration patterns.
• Agile Leadership: Proven mastery of hybrid delivery frameworks, combining iterative Agile practices with formal stage-gate release processes.
• Tooling Proficiency: Expert-level mastery of Jira administration, advanced JQL reporting, and automated workflow tracking.
• Financial Management: Direct experience tracking and controlling project/program budgets up to $2M.
• Domain Tools (Nice to Have): Hands-on background with cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, Databricks, AWS/Azure/GCP), ELT pipelines, enterprise data catalogs, and modern AI/GenAI execution patterns (RAG, prompt management).
• Certifications (Nice to Have): PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, CSM, or PSM.

Summary

• Location: Montreal, QC or Toronto, ON (Hybrid: 2 days on-site)
• Employment Type: Full-time contract
• Department: Technology & Transformation PMO
• Budget Oversight: Up to $2M CAD