Principal Consultant-(Hybrid)

Vancouver - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 90000 - 110000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Central 1 cooperatively empowers credit unions and other financial institutions to deliver banking choice to Canadians. Central 1 provides critical services at scale to enable a thriving credit union system. We do this by collaborating with our clients developing strategies products and services to support the financial well-being of their more than 5 million diverse customers in communities across Canada. For more information visit .

What we offer:

Work-life flexibility
Hybrid workenvironment
Variable annual incentive plan
Generous annual vacation allotment
Top-notch flexible benefits planincluding family building and gender affirmation
Retirement Plan matched contributions at 6%
Access toa learning platform and educational assistancesupport
Access to a virtual wellness platform
Career development opportunities
Wellness Flex Fund to support personal interest and activities
Day off to volunteer in your community andother paid time off options
Corporate discounts

*subject to employment agreement

Job Summary:

The Principal Consultant is a senior leadership role within the Client Delivery team of our Payments group. They oversee staff project and portfolio management while serving as the primary escalation point for Central 1s client-facing project portfolio. As a trusted partner the Principal Consultant leads designated work streams coordinating matrixed resourcesincluding Business Analysts Project Managers Consultants and Technology teamsto deliver client-facing projects and programs with excellence.

Whatyoullbe doing:

Team Leadership & Development

Lead and manage day-to-day activities of team members on client initiatives.
Facilitate coaching development sessions and performance evaluations

Program & Project Management

Strategically plan assigned programs and projects including resource management scheduling capacity planning financial oversight and execution
Act as Program/Portfolio Manager to ensure client delivery and implementation needs are met
Lead multiple Senior Consultants Consultants and Business Analysts ensuring end-to-end client perspectives and high-quality timely project delivery

Client Engagement & Consultation

Support client relationships in partnership with Client Relations and key stakeholders.
Consult with clients on delivery and implementation requirements throughout project lifecycles
Coordinate and interface with clients maintaining updated budgets SOWs and project collateral

Project Oversight & Execution

Responsible for project scoping requirements analysis scheduling financial impacts quality assurance and delivery
Ensure adequate support and direction for the team during all project phases
Report internally and externally on project/portfolio health

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

Implement and execute ongoing improvement strategies for the department.
Collaborate with other Principal Consultants Program Director and stakeholders to enhance processes and deliverables.
Identify and remove impediments to project quality and team performance

Other Duties

Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

What youll have:

University degree in computer science engineering business or other related discipline with aproject management/deliveryfocus.
Ability to provide leadership andmentorship andmanage multipleresources onprojects with conflicting deadlines in a team environment. Highly developed business acumen
Ability to communicate effectively and strategically both orally and in writing with clients technical teams and other co-workers work to schedules and adapt easily to changing priorities and business needs.
Exceptional analytical problem solving planning organizational and time management skills.
Ability to prioritize and set clear direction and expectations keep team members focusedon priorities build excellent team relationships and foster a sense of urgency and dedication to delivering on commitments.
Ability to think strategically conceptually and analytically and define the vision for a variety of products of significant scopecomplexityand revenue potential.
CBAP or PMP designation is an asset.
Experience indigital/online banking platformsand with Banking System providers is an asset.
Financial Services background isessentialwith apreferredfocuson delivering complex payments solutions to external customers.
Minimum10 years relevantexperience and preferably minimum5yearsin external client facingconsulting experience.
Excellent client management skills

Salary range: $90000-$110000

The salaryrepresentsthe job rate determined for the successful candidate who is fully competent in the role. The actual salary will vary depending on market conditions and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge skills qualifications experience and education/training.

#LI-Hybrid

Central 1 does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to screen assess or select applicants during our recruitment process. This job posting is for an existing specific vacancy within our organization. All applications will be considered exclusively for the position described in this posting.

Central 1 is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building an inclusive workforce by creating an environment where everyone feels like they belong and has the opportunity to be successful. We welcome all applicants to join our diverse workforce and we will provide an accessible candidate experience including but not limited to accommodations to interview sites and alternate formats upon request to our Recruitment team.

Required Experience:

Staff IC