Senior Project Manager, CDCC

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This Project Manager role focuses on planning and executing end-to-end initiatives within a matrixed financial services environment. Candidates must possess five years of experience in the financial sector, demonstrated leadership in managing substantial project portfolios and budgets, and expertise in structured delivery methodologies. Key assets for the position include a PMP certification and prior experience dealing with financial services regulators.

Key Accountabilities: The Project Manager plans, controls and executes upon approved projects by carrying out the following activities using TMX standard processes and toolsets:

Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management and identify the key drivers and measurements which will be used to evaluate the project upon completion

Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project

Create an integrated plan that details how scope, schedule, costs, communications, resources, dependencies, risks/issues, quality, change vendors (where applicable) and other key aspects of the project will be managed

Develop a detailed schedule for the project that identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project and effectively allocates the resources to the work

Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required

Execute the project according to the project plan

Monitor approved project budget, scope and timelines, actionning variances on a timely basis, leveraging standard project change request processes

Ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and approved and are stored centrally

Monitor the progress of the project and adjust course where required to ensure successful delivery, escalating where appropriate

Provide regular project status and steering committee reporting as per established TMX standards

Lead the project team in re-estimating project effort and costs at the appropriate gates and obtain approval on any revisions

Skills and Experience:

Must Have(s):

University/undergraduate degree in related discipline or equivalent PM work experience within the financial services industry

Minimum 5 years’ project management experience within the financial services industry

Ability to successfully navigate and deliver within a fully matrixed environment that is complex and somewhat ambiguous

Demonstrated leadership, with the ability to motivate and effectively manage teams

Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

Excellent written and verbal communications

Prior experience in a client-facing role

Experience managing severl projects in parallel, with total annual budgets up to 5M CAD

Experience managing teams up to 20 contributors and 10 teams

Background delivering projects using structured, Iterative, and Agile methodologies

Experience with end-to-end project delivery

Valuable Experience Assets:

PMP certification

Experience dealing with financial services regulators

Client relationship management skills

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Wellness - From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger “we”. Plus, with a cloud-first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time-off and leaves, we support a life well lived!

Growth - From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action-takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.

Ready to enrich your career with impactful work, leaders who truly care, and the flexibility and programs to help you thrive as part of #TeamTMX ? Apply now.

Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located.

TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.