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We are seeking a highly experienced, delivery-focused Senior IT Project Manager / Delivery Manager to lead a high-profile, enterprise-scale initiative within the Payments and Innovation domain. This role is strictly focused on end-to-end project execution, milestone management, and steering a complex Wires Modernization project that encompasses building a net-new application from the ground up alongside modernizing a legacy environment. The ideal candidate will act as the crucial bridge between engineering teams and senior leadership, championing Agile methodologies to ensure predictable, iterative, and high-quality software delivery.
Job Responsibility
Project Delivery & Tracking: Own the end-to-end delivery of the Wires Modernization initiative, managing rigorous planning, keeping milestones in check, and ensuring timely delivery
Agile Leadership: Champion Agile frameworks, ceremonies, and delivery methodologies, driving the shift away from traditional Waterfall practices to support iterative development
Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary liaison between technical staff and senior executives. Comfortably translate technical progress, risks, and roadblocks into strategic updates for C-level stakeholders
Documentation & Governance: Maintain absolute transparency across the organization by managing all project communications, executive status reports, and project documentation
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with developers, QA, and Production Support teams to proactively unblock issues, mitigate risks early, and ensure seamless delivery handoffs
Strategic Modernization: Simultaneously guide the strategic rollout of a brand-new application while managing the complex decommissioning or modernization of a large-scale legacy system
Requirements
Project Management Experience: 5 to 8 years of dedicated experience acting specifically as an IT Project Manager or Delivery Manager (focused on project execution rather than people/line management)
Communication Skills: Elite verbal and written communication skills, with a priority placed on candidates who can seamlessly collaborate with software engineers and confidently present to C-suite executives
Domain Expertise: Strong background in the Financial Services/Banking domain with direct experience in Payments, Wires/Wire Payments, or financial innovation spaces
Agile Mastery: Deep, practical understanding of Agile delivery structures with a proven track record of delivering complex software projects
Problem-Solving Depth: Demonstrated ability to work hand-in-hand with engineering and production support teams to identify delivery risks early and implement mitigation strategies
What we offer
Long-Term Enterprise Contract: 12-month initial contract with strong potential for extension based on performance and project roadmap
High-Visibility Initiatives: Lead a flagship financial modernization project with direct visibility from executive leadership
Prime Location: Work in a vibrant, centralized environment with a hybrid schedule (3 days per week onsite in Downtown Toronto)