About this role
Job Description Senior Technical Project Manager ? Data / AI
(Financial Services)
Own the delivery of innovative AI and digital transformation projects in the insurance space, partnering with diverse teams to turn ideas into scalable solutions. This hybrid Toronto-based opportunity offers strong visibility, end-to-end project involvement, and the chance to drive meaningful impact in a rapidly evolving environment.
What is in it for you:
? Salaried: $50-57 per hour.
? Incorporated Business Rate: $60-67 per hour.
? 7-month contract.
? Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.
? Hybrid: 3 days/week in Toronto office.
Responsibilities:
? Manage projects related to process improvement, automation, digitization, and expense reduction initiatives.
? Support functional teams with ad hoc requests and analytical work to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing and protection of customer assets.
? Execute and support company, divisional, and operational strategies.
? Define and manage project scope, strategy, requirements, and implementation in collaboration with clients.
? Develop cost-benefit analyses for project initiatives.
? Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
? Identify, analyze, mitigate, document, and control project risks.
? Manage expenses and ensure budget adherence.
? Maintain clear and consistent communication with project teams, stakeholders, sponsors, and management while managing expectations and relationships.
? Identify resource requirements and establish roles, expectations, and objectives for team members.
? Participate in negotiating contract terms and ensure compliance for consultants and vendors.
? Conduct after-action reviews.
? Stay current with AI tools and industry trends through training, self-study, and industry events.
? Share best practices across functional teams.
? Collaborate with IT teams to align on technology initiatives.
? Ensure service delivery from key vendors.
? Manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities with varying deadlines.
? Handle high-volume and complex subject matter as required.
What you will need to succeed:
? Post-secondary education or equivalent business experience.
? PMP, CSPM, CCMP, Prince, or similar certifications are considered an asset.
? 4 years of project team experience.
? 4 years of experience in financial services.
? Experience across full project lifecycle delivery.
? Experience with SDLC methodologies.
? Strong knowledge of financial products, administration compliance, operations, and systems including business desktop applications.
? Proficiency with project planning and tracking tools.
? Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and MURAL.
? Technical knowledge and experience in digital transformation initiatives.
? Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
? Strategic thinking with the ability to evaluate short- and long-term impacts and make decisions.
? Strong presentation and communication skills.
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