25 Sep
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Affinity
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Burnaby
Job DescriptionAffinity is seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Project Manager to lead complex, enterprise-scale technology initiatives within a strategic Project Management Office. This role is ideal for a mature, technically adept leader with a strong background in infrastructure and security-focused project delivery. You will play a critical role in a multi-year, organization-wide transformation to modernize the wealth management platform, replacing a legacy system with a next-generation ecosystem.Affinity is seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Project Manager to lead complex, enterprise-scale technology initiatives within a strategic Project Management Office. This role is ideal for a mature, technically adept leader with a strong background in infrastructure and security-focused project delivery. You will play a critical role in a multi-year, organization-wide transformation to modernize the wealth management platform, replacing a legacy system with a next-generation ecosystem. This initiative represents a generational shift in how advisors, operations teams, and clients engage with technology—requiring deep expertise in integrations, enterprise architecture, and change leadership.ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end delivery of large-scale, high-impact enterprise technology programs, with a strong focus on infrastructure, security, and platform integrationDrive environment build-outs, technical integrations, and migration activities to support the transition from a legacy core system to a modern platform ecosystemDefine and refine project scope, success metrics, deliverables, and business outcomes aligned to strategic goals and regulatory requirementsDevelop and manage integrated delivery plans including resource allocation, financials, schedules, risk frameworks, and quality controlsProvide strategic leadership across complex technical domains including integration patterns, networking, authentication, IAM, cloud infrastructure, and data migrationAct as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, ensuring alignment, sponsorship, and informed decision-making across the program lifecycleEstablish and enforce strong governance practices, including risk/issue management, change control,
and compliance oversightLead cross-functional teams spanning engineering, infrastructure, security, vendors, and business stakeholdersManage third-party vendors and platform partners, ensuring adherence to contractual deliverables, timelines, and service expectationsDeliver executive-level reporting on project health, risks, dependencies, and overall program statusDrive organizational change management strategies to enable successful adoption of new platforms, tools, and workflowsPartner with business and technical leaders to assess change impacts and deliver communications, training, and readiness plansEnsure technology integration strategies align with enterprise architecture and security principlesConduct post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned and continuously improve delivery practicesQualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline; advanced degree is an asset10+ years of progressive project management experience delivering complex, enterprise-scale technology initiativesProven experience leading large-scale platform transformations, system migrations, or core technology modernization programsStrong technical project management background with demonstrated experience in infrastructure and security (infrasec) domainsHands-on experience managing integration-heavy programs involving APIs, middleware, and enterprise data flowsStrong knowledge in key technical domains including networking, authentication, identity & access management (IAM), cloud infrastructure, and data migrationDemonstrated ability to deliver projects using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies in complex, regulated environmentsPMP certification preferred; additional certifications such as SAFe, PRINCE2, or PMI-ACP are considered strong assetsExperience with organizational change management frameworks (e.G., Prosci)
highly preferredExpert knowledge of project governance, enterprise risk management, and compliance practicesStrong proficiency with Jira and ConfluenceExperience operating within IT service management frameworks (e.G., ITIL) including change and incident managementBackground in financial services or similarly regulated industries strongly preferredExceptional stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior and executive leadershipStrong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities with a results-driven mindsetTop Skills Necessary10+ years of enterprise project management experience delivering large-scale, technically complex transformation programs (e.G., platform migration, core system replacement)Deep technical PM expertise in infrastructure and security domains, including IAM, cloud environments, authentication, and networking integrationsProven leadership of integration-heavy programs, including API, middleware, and large-scale data migration across enterprise systemsDemonstrated experience managing multi-year transformation initiatives in regulated environments with strong governance and risk oversightExecutive stakeholder engagement and change leadership, including OCM strategy execution across enterprise-wide technology changeAffinity EarnKnow someone who's outstanding for this, or any of our open roles? Earn up to $4,000/year for each successful referral through Affinity Earn. You can also earn up to $50,000 for helping us find new clients. Learn about our referral program at https://affinity-group.Ca/earn/ or browse our jobs & follow us at https://www.Linkedin.Com/company/affinity-staffing/jobs/About AffinityAffinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.For more information on Affinity, please visit www.Affinity-group.CaJob Number: 13878
📌 Technical Project Manager (Burnaby)
🏢 Affinity
📍 Burnaby