IT - Project Manager IV

Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private client, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking. 
 
Introduction: Robertson is seeking a skilled IT - Project Manager IV to join our clientin support of an existingvacancy.

Contract Period: 12 months with potential to extend
Pay Rate: Starting from $84 per hour
Location: Toronto, ON
Location Type: Hybrid
Business Hours: Monday-Friday;Core Business Hours

Job Responsibilities:

• Planning, coordinating, and supervising complex technology initiatives across different
• Oversee systems development for major applications, define project requirements (including information and data needs and business analysis), and manage all aspects of deliverables and requirements
• Defining project phases, setting deadlines, managing staff, and developing project plans with clear milestones
• Coordinating meetings and interfacing with business units, staff, and service providers
• Setting direction at the operational level, working autonomously in unit management, collaborating with other business heads to establish and execute common goals, and managing large-scale applications, programs, or projects across multiple product lines
• Ensuring project delivery meets approved scope, cost, schedule, and quality standards
• Perform a governing role throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring all phases—from proposal to closure—are completed on schedule
• Risk identification and mitigation are also part of the responsibilities, with escalation of unresolved issues to executive or steering committees as needed
• Managing resource acquisition and deployment—including budget management—will be accomplished in partnership with Project Managers, ensuring the necessary resources are secured
• Effective and timely communication is critical for client satisfaction, including status reporting, risk and issue management, escalation, and resolution
• The candidate will work closely with senior leaders and IT Managers

Experience & Qualification Requirement:

• Post secondary degree required
• 8+ years of experience managing large and complex IT projects
• Strong knowledge of full life cycle development
• MS Project, Excel, Visio, Confluence, JIRA, Clarity and PowerPoint (strong tracking skills)
• Banking or financial institution experience
• PMP certifications
• Payment project experience
• Proven leadership skill
• Experience with established project methodology tools
  

Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.

We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist with screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.

How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply. 
 
Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.