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.

Our client operates in Canada. The company takes all reasonable steps to limit the number of positions in Quebec that require knowledge of a language other than French, and only requires it when necessary and its existing bilingual employees are unable to perform these duties. Based on an assessment conducted by our client, it has been determined that this position requires candidates to be fluent in English (both spoken and written). In particular, this position will require the employee to interact with centralized internal departments (e.g., Operations / HR / Finance / Legal / Contracts / Sales) that support the organization in Canada and that do not speak French.

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

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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