Project Manager Iii

$75 - $95
A leading Canadian wealth management and financial services organization is seeking a
Senior Project Manager
to join its Project Management Office (PMO) on a
12-month contract
. This role will lead the delivery of complex enterprise-wide initiatives spanning business transformation, enterprise applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, regulatory, and operational improvement programs.
This is an opportunity to work closely with executive stakeholders, business leaders, technology teams, and external partners to drive the successful execution of high-impact initiatives that support organizational growth, operational efficiency, digital modernization, and enterprise transformation objectives. The ideal candidate has extensive experience leading large-scale projects, establishing governance frameworks, managing risks, and delivering measurable business outcomes within complex, regulated environments.
Candidates must have experience leading Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Enterprise Modernization, Platform Implementation, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, or Regulatory initiatives within wealth management, banking, financial services, or other highly regulated industries.
Contract Duration:
12 Months
Required Skills & Experience
10+ years of progressive Project Management experience leading large-scale, cross-functional, and enterprise-wide initiatives
Proven experience delivering
business transformation, enterprise modernization, enterprise applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, regulatory, or operational improvement programs
Strong experience managing complex projects from initiation through execution, implementation, and post-project review
Experience developing and managing project plans, budgets, timelines, resource strategies, and quality assurance frameworks
Proven ability to lead executive stakeholder engagement, governance committees, and cross-functional delivery teams
Experience establishing project governance, risk management, issue management, change control, and compliance processes
Experience leading vendor and third-party relationships and managing delivery against contractual obligations and service levels
Strong experience supporting organizational change management (OCM), stakeholder adoption, communications, training, and readiness activities
Demonstrated experience delivering projects using both
Agile and Waterfall
methodologies
Strong understanding of enterprise risk management, stakeholder engagement, and change enablement strategies
Experience with
JIRA, Confluence
, and enterprise project management tools
Experience operating within ITIL-based environments, including change, incident, and service management processes
Exceptional communication, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related discipline
PMP certification required;
PMI-ACP, SAFe, PRINCE2,Prosci, or ACMP certifications are considered strong assets
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience leading projects within wealth management, banking, capital markets, or financial services environments
Experience supporting platform modernization, wealth management technology initiatives, or enterprise transformation programs
Exposure to advisor platforms, client servicing technologies, digital enablement initiatives, or operational transformation programs
Experience delivering initiatives spanning multiple business units, geographic regions, or technology platforms
Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or a related field considered an asset
The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:
Competitive Hourly Rate
Hybrid work model with
2-3 days on-site in Vancouver
Opportunity to lead high-profile enterprise transformation and modernization initiatives
Exposure to executive leadership, business stakeholders, technology teams, and strategic partners
Opportunity to influence organizational change and drive enterprise-wide business outcomes
Current Vacancy:
Yes
Use of AI in Hiring:
No
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
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