Senior Project Manager Job at Randstad (Toronto)

Job Description

Are you a seasoned project management professional with a passion for driving large-scale financial technology transformations? Randstad is seeking a dynamic, high-performing Senior Project Manager to join our team for an exciting new project with a premier enterprise financial institution. In this impactful role, you will have end-to-end accountability for managing medium-complexity Finance projects or spearheading critical workstreams within large, complex programs. As a Senior Project Manager, you will sit at the intersection of business strategy and technology delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, and exceptional quality are maintained throughout the project lifecycle. If you thrive in high-visibility environments and excel at managing senior stakeholder relationships across complex enterprise landscapes, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career.

Job Responsibility

Planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects aligned strictly to defined scope, timelines, and budgets
Ensuring rigid adherence to enterprise project governance standards, policies, and standard SDLC practices
Developing and maintaining thorough project documentation, including comprehensive plans, status reports, risk logs, and change requests to present to leadership
Proactively tracking and managing project risks, issues, dependencies, and changes—specifically analyzing their financial impacts
Analyzing business requirements and technical solutions to provide data-driven recommendations based on impact and feasibility
Facilitating workshops, critical meetings, and decision-making sessions with stakeholders at all levels, while collaborating across cross-functional business, technology, and vendor teams

Requirements

8–10+ years of project management experience specifically within technology delivery environments
Strong technical experience managing Peoplesoft Financials and/or SAP projects (ideally S/4HANA FICO, MDG, or Group Reporting)
Financial Sector Expertise: Solid background working within Finance or Financial Systems delivery environments
Core PM Delivery: Proven, demonstrable ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and dependencies flawlessly
Methodology Mastery: Deep understanding of enterprise project management methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Elite Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without authority and simplify complex technical concepts for senior leadership

Nice to have

Prior experience within banking or the broader financial services industry
A foundational understanding of general accounting processes

What we offer

Cutting-Edge Technology: Gain valuable hands-on exposure to modern enterprise platforms, including cutting-edge SAP S/4HANA (FICO, MDG, Group Reporting) and Peoplesoft initiatives
High Visibility & Impact: Work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders across both business and technology sectors in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment
Stability with Longevity: This position offers an initial 6-month contract with a strong potential for extension or permanent conversion to a full-time role
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible Hybrid work model operating out of a prime downtown location, requiring on-site attendance only on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and every 4th Friday
Predictable Schedule: Maintain a stable 9-to-5 work week totaling 37.5 hours, with no expected overtime

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