Project Manager

Primary Job Title:Project Manager
Alternate/Related Job Titles:

• IT Project Manager
• Senior Project Manager
• Technology Project Manager
• Program Manager (IT)
• Agile Project Manager

Location:Toronto, ON
Onsite Flexibility:Hybrid - 2 days in office, 3 days work from home (with possibility of 4 days onsite)
Contract Details (Contract roles only):

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 Months
• Start: As Soon As Possible
• Pay Rate: C$90 - 100/hr

Job Summary:The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising complex technology initiatives across multiple domains. This role oversees systems development, defines project requirements, and ensures successful delivery of large-scale programs while managing stakeholders, timelines, and resources.
Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise complex technology initiatives
• Oversee systems development for major applications
• Define project requirements including business analysis and data needs
• Develop project plans with clear milestones and deliverables
• Manage multiple projects and project managers across large teams
• Coordinate meetings and interface with business units and service providers
• Ensure delivery meets scope, cost, schedule, and quality standards
• Govern project lifecycle from proposal through closure
• Identify and mitigate risks, escalating issues as needed
• Manage resource acquisition, deployment, and budget planning
• Provide status reporting, issue management, and stakeholder communication
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership and IT management

Required Experience:

• 8+ years of experience managing large and complex IT projects
• Strong experience with full life cycle development
• Proven leadership in managing large-scale programs and teams
• Experience working with project methodology tools
• Ability to work autonomously and manage operational direction
• Strong experience in stakeholder and executive communication

Nice-to-Have Experience:

• Banking or financial institution experience
• PMP certification
• Experience with payment-related projects

Required Skills:

• Project management (large-scale IT initiatives)
• Full life cycle development knowledge
• Advanced proficiency in MS Project, Excel, Visio, Confluence, JIRA, Clarity, PowerPoint

Preferred Skills:

• Strong communication (written and verbal)
• Stakeholder management
• Interpersonal and leadership skills
• Risk management and escalation handling
• Budget and resource planning

Additional Skills:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex teams
• Governance across full project lifecycle
• Experience with RTR delivery (money movement perspective)
• Strong tracking and reporting capabilities
• Ability to ensure timely and effective communication
• Adaptability to flexible anchor days and hybrid work model

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client:Top 10 bank in Canada and North America offering comprehensive financial solutions. Providing retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking services, the organization supports clients in a dynamic and evolving financial landscape.
About GTT:GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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