Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Category: Project Management
Salary: 80,000 - 120,000 CAD / yearly
Full-time
We are seeking a highly skilled Business-Oriented Project Manager to join our Emerging Business division within Payments. This role requires a seasoned professional with deep banking and payments expertise, exceptional communication abilities, and outstanding interpersonal skills.
Lead and manage end-to-end projects within the Emerging Business and Payments sector, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Drive initiatives related to banking and payment solutions, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and innovation.
Act as a liaison between internal teams, financial institutions, vendors, and executive stakeholders to foster collaboration and successful project execution.
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and deliverables while mitigating risks and resolving issues proactively.
Communicate complex business and technical concepts effectively across all levels of the organization.
Ensure seamless integration of emerging payment technologies and banking products into existing systems and processes.
Provide strategic insights to enhance business operations and improve customer experiences within the payments ecosystem.
Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and executive briefings with a polished and professional presence.
Proven experience as a Project Manager in banking, payments, or financial services (7+ years minimum).
Strong knowledge of payment systems, emerging payment technologies, and banking regulations.
Exceptional communication skills (10/10) ? articulate, professional, and capable of engaging with diverse audiences.
Outstanding interpersonal skills ? highly personable, approachable, and diplomatic.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
Experience with stakeholder management, change management, and business strategy within financial services.
Strong problem-solving skills with a business-first mindset.
Proficiency in project management tools (JIRA, MS Project, Confluence, etc.).
Valid PMP designation from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is an asset.