Job#: 3013603

Job Description:

Sr Project Manager - Digital Technology

Apex Systems is a global IT services provider and our consulting practice has an opening for a Senior Project Manager with end to end project management experience in the Retail/ Digital sector for a Top Five Bank. Must have PM experience in Infrastructure & Application.

Client: Big 5 Bank

Location: Hybrid Downtown Toronto, Ontario

Terms: 6-month contract, Strong possibility of extension

Hours: 37.5 hours/week Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Requirements:

• 10+ years of project management experience preferred. Will need to be Senior Project Manager – someone who can pick things up independently.
• Good communication – worked in large enterprise organization (bank experience is bonus)
• Infrastructure & Application experience.
• Must have worked multiple LOBs (Lines of business) within the same organization (i.e. project spanning more than their own LOB and they were managing dependencies etc). Working with multiple stakeholders and coordinating across org / multiple tech partners
• This PM will handle large projects; $2M up to $10M
• This candidate must have a full understanding and experience working with regulatory projects and understand financials
• Presentation skills with ability to lead productive meetings
• Collaboration with business and technology team members
• Driven to ensure successful program delivery
• Lead effective steering meetings involving executives
• Clear reporting of project status providing necessary level of detail
• Responsibility for project scope, schedule, finances, and issue & risk resolution
• Financial services experience
• Digital experience not required but big plus; or other FI products dealing with web or mobile

• Soft skills: Must be sharp, good with clients from all levels of the organization and external vendors and partners

  Current projects:

• Various Online and Mobile projects that create new features and capabilities for customers using the online and mobile platforms.
• Examples are Fraud/ AI related/ Open banking related

  Other

• Methodology: a large amount of agile approaches are used, with some of the very large projects having elements of waterfall.
• Team size: 15-50 including offshore and partners

  EEO Employer

  Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

  EEO Employer

  Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.