Project Manager II
Project Manager II
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30-04-2025
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Join a Challenger
Being a traditional bank just isnt our thing. We are big believers in innovating the banking experience because we believe Canadians deserve better options and we challenge ourselves and our teams to creatively transform whats possible in banking. Our team is made up of inquisitive and agile minds that find smarter ways of doing things. If youre not afraid of taking on big challenges and redefining the future you belong with us. Youll get to work with people who will encourage you to reach new heights. We like to keep things fun ask questions and learn together.
We are a big (and growing! family. Overall we serve more than 670000 people acrossCanadathrough Equitable BankCanadasChallenger Bank and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Banks whollyowned subsidiary Concentra Bank supports credit unions acrossCanadathat serve more than six million members. Together we have over$125 billionin combined assets under management and administration with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich peoples lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes Worlds Best Banks list since 2021.
The Work
- The Project Manager II reports to the Director of PMO Personal Banking and serves as the right hand to the executive sponsor accountable for driving project success from initiation to completion. This role requires full ownership over project outcomes ensuring that deliverables align with business objectives and generate measurable impact. The Project Manager II proactively manages scope schedule budget and resources while navigating complex challenges to deliver value. Projects will be mediumtohigh complexity businesscritical and often involve major product lines with long durations. Success in this role requires strategic thinking problemsolving and an unwavering commitment to delivering results.
The core responsibilities
- Own Project Success: Take full accountability for delivering highimpact projects on time within scope and on budgetensuring alignment with strategic business goals.
- Drive Team Collaboration: Foster a resultsdriven culture by empowering crossfunctional teams (onsite offsite and virtual) to deliver with efficiency and adaptability.
- Lead Planning & : Develop and execute clear project plans define responsibilities anticipate obstacles and proactively mitigate risks to keep initiatives on track.
- Ensure Financial Stewardship: Take ownership of budget management secure funding and maintain disciplined cost controls to maximize project ROI.
- Engage Stakeholders & Strengthen Governance: Build strong relationships influence key decisionmakers and facilitate governance forums to maintain alignment and accountability.
- Mitigate Risks & Overcome Challenges: Identify potential risks early lead problemsolving efforts and implement solutions that keep projects moving forward.
- Be a Trusted Partner & Advisor: Provide clear transparent updates on project status risks and tradeoffsensuring leadership and stakeholders have the right insights to make informed decisions.
- Ensure Handoff to BAU Teams: Oversee the seamless transition of process documentation training performance measurement and risk management processes to BAU teams ensuring all residual components are properly managed.
- This role is for a resultsoriented leader who thrives in complexity takes ownership of project outcomes and relentlessly drives progress.
Lets Talk About You!
- Experience: 57 years managing the full project lifecycle with expertise in digital business technology and product delivery. Additional experience in Business Analysis Change Management or Process Improvement is a plus.
- Industry Experience: Experience in regulated Financial Services or Insurance including compliance financial reporting and service administration. Digital banking and lending systems experience is a bonus.
- Education & Certifications: Postsecondary education in computer science business finance or a related field. PMP certification is preferred. Certifications in Agile Scrum Master Product Management Business Process Improvement or Change Management are assets.
- Project Management Methodologies: Familiarity with Waterfall Agile and hybrid methodologies.
- Technical Knowledge: Proficiency with tools such as SharePoint Jira Confluence MS Office and an understanding of business systems technology infrastructure and software development.
- ProblemSolving & DecisionMaking: Strong problemsolving abilities with a focus on digital banking systems making quick informed decisions that balance compliance and technical considerations.
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to a variety of stakeholders including senior executives both verbally and in writing.
- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to manage expectations and drive successful project outcomes.
What we offer For fulltime permanent roles
Competitive discretionary bonus
Market leading RRSP match program
Medical dental vision life and disability benefits
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Maternity/Parental topup while you care for your little one
Generous vacation policy and personal days
Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career Development program
A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience
The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from Equitable Banks additional office space located at 220025 Ontario Street Toronto ON.
Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyones diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path but personally as well.
We commit to providing a barrierfree recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.
We cant wait to get to know you!
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