Banking IT Project Manager

Location: Montreal, QC

Duration: 12 Months Contract

About the Role

Join a leading financial institution's technology organization in Montre al. The Banking IT Project Management team manages IT transformation projects across all Banking Business Lines, requiring strong functional/business knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of Banking, Payments, and Cash Management.

Responsibilities

- Manage and lead assigned projects to completion with delivery of agreed objectives
- Ensure all projects follow governance policies, including proper Project Governance and Software Development Lifecycle
- Identify and secure buy-in from key project stakeholders and sponsors
- Drive delivery by maintaining project lists, organizing follow-up meetings, and distributing meeting minutes
- Ensure transparent communication of goals, budget, risks, and project status
- Work closely with Front Office, Operations, Finance, Compliance, Legal, and Risk to ensure successful project delivery
- Manage conflict and constraints to ensure project success




- Lead the cross-functional delivery of technology deliverables using advanced negotiation, facilitation, and dependency management
- Lead sprint planning and stand-ups across the full project lifecycle
- Identify and manage cross-team dependencies and risks; define and drive mitigation plans

Must-Have Qualifications

- 10 years' experience as a Project Manager
- Experience in Cash Management, SWIFT payments, and Banking
- Consulting experience
- Deep knowledge of project management concepts, planning, documentation, and stakeholder management
- Excellent knowledge of MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Bachelor's degree and relevant IT project management experience

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in IT, Business Administration, or related field
- 10+ years of relevant industry experience in Banking
- Languages: English & French

📌 IT Project Manager- #26-23379 (Montreal)
🏢 US Tech Solutions
📍 Montreal