Project Manager

Job Description

You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement.

Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.

The work location for this role is 483 Bay Street in Toronto until approximately late 2026, when the work location will change to the new Mississauga office at 3 Robert Speck Parkway.

Who We Are

At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.

Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

The Opportunity:

You will be joining a team of high-performing project managers who work across the enterprise to support high-priority initiatives and strategic efforts. In this role, you will contribute to the development of project management best practices and thought leadership, while collaborating closely with project teams across Fidelity. You will be part of the Corporate Development & Business Initiatives department, which supports business units across Fidelity Canada and reports to the CFO.

The Project Manager (PM) manages medium-to-large, cross-functional, strategic, or enterprise-wide initiatives tailoring the management and delivery approach to best to suit the needs of each project.

The PM is accountable for planning and executing projects by:

• •Determining project delivery approach, including predictive, adaptive, or hybrid methods where appropriate
• •Establishing project governance
• •Identifying resources required
• •Assembling the team and assigning duties to team members
• •Developing the project plan
• •Composing and tracking the project budget
• •Directing and managing day-to-day assigned tasks
• •Managing vendor and client relationships as required

Adhering to Fidelity project management best practices

Depending on business priorities and project complexity PM may be expected to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What You Will Do:

• •Prepare project charter and develop detailed project plans including detailed scope statements, schedule and budget estimates and baselines, resource plans, quality plans and success criteria.
• •Establish project communications, monitoring and control mechanisms.
• •Manage day-to-day project activities ensuring deliverables are met.
• •Proactively identify, assess, mitigate, and escalate project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• •Lead project team(s) in a matrix environment, clarifying roles & responsibilities, providing individual direction and feedback and ensuring required communication support is in place.
• •Implement and utilize reporting and control mechanisms, and in particular project change management approaches, to ensure the project’s triple constraints (time, cost, performance: scope and quality) are well managed and status and issues are reported to sponsors, executive sponsors and senior management on a timely basis.
• •Support or coordinate vendor selection and vendor deliverable management in partnership with the accountable business/procurement teams.
• •Effectively manage relationships with executive sponsors (usually senior management team members)
• •Manage stakeholder expectations and influence decisions by aligning project outcomes with Fidelity’s strategic priorities.

What We’re Looking For:

• •University degree (bachelor’s degree) or equivalent experience.
• •Minimum 3+ years of experience managing projects, preferably in financial services or another regulated environment.
• •PMP certification or equivalent project management experience/certification

The Expertise You Bring:

• •Excellent communication, leadership, facilitation, negotiation, influence, and customer relationship management skills.
• •Understanding of project management best practice standards, procedures, methodologies, and guidelines.
• •Ability to understand and communicate the broader picture to all stakeholders and demonstrate an understanding of stakeholder interests (both business and technical).
• •Ability to determine and adopt most suitable project management approach for a given project.
• •Strong organizational and time management skills.
• •Ability to learn and adopt evolving industry best practices.

Total Rewards That Reflect Your Impact

We believe exceptional work deserves exceptional recognition. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your success today—and your financial well-being tomorrow.

For this role, your total rewards include:

• •Base Salary and Discretionary Performance Bonus : A competitive annual range of $105,000 to $155,000, based on your experience and qualifications.
• •RRSP Contribution: After 6 months of employment, we invest in your future with an RRSP contribution—no employee matching required.

We’re proud to offer a compensation package that aligns with provincial pay transparency requirements.

This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization—an opportunity to step into a role where your talents will make a meaningful difference.

We use AI-enabled LinkedIn Hiring Assistant to support parts of our sourcing process. Every hiring decision is reviewed and finalized by our recruiters. If you choose to ask questions to the LinkedIn HR Hiring Assistant, please be mindful that the responses are not official and must be confirmed for accuracy and completeness by Fidelity. If you are selected for an interview, the recruiter who contacts you can best answer your questions.

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process

Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at FidelityCanadaStaffing@fidelity.ca .

No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why Work at Fidelity?

We are proud to be recipients of the following:

Awards

• •Canada's Top 100 Employers
• o Greater Toronto's Top Employers
• o Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers
• o Canada's Top Employers for Young People

• •Great Place To Work® Certified
• o Best Workplaces for Inclusion
• o Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness
• o Best Workplaces for Today's Youth
• o Best Workplaces for Women
• o Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
• o Best Workplaces in Ontario
• o Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams

LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada

• •Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work
• o HRD - 5-Star Benefit Program
• o HRD - 5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer

• Designations
• •Canadian Compassionate Companies – Certified
• •Benefits Canada's Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy
• •TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting
• •Canadian HR Reporter's Most Innovative HR Team