Job Type: Full-Time Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy The Marketing Project Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating strategic marketing, product, and cross-functional initiatives from planning through implementation. Acting as a central point of integration across business units, the incumbent ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational priorities by managing timelines, dependencies, stakeholder engagement, risks, and governance activities. This role partners closely with Marketing, Product, Communications, Digital, Retail, Community Impact, and business leaders to drive alignment, facilitate decision-making, and support successful execution of initiatives that enhance member experiences, support business growth, and advance organizational objectives.

Lead planning and coordination of strategic product, marketing and cross-functional initiatives. Develop and maintain project plans, workback schedules, milestones and implementation roadmaps. Coordinate implementation activities and support successful execution.

Act as a central coordination point across Product, Marketing, Communications, Digital, Distribution, Community Impact and other business teams. Build working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, from frontline/branch teams to senior leaders. Establish project governance routines, meetings and documentation.

Track risks, issues, decisions, assumptions and dependencies. Prepare executive-level project updates, dashboards and summaries. Change & Implementation Support Support readiness planning and business transition activities.

Coordinate project communications and implementation requirements. Help ensure successful handoffs from project delivery to operational ownership.



Perform other duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Postsecondary education in Business, Marketing, Communications, Project Management or a related discipline. ~5–7 years experience in project management, PMO, marketing operations, product delivery or related roles. ~ Financial services experience is considered an asset. Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices, including project planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder management. Knowledge of marketing principles, campaign execution, product launches, and integrated communications.

Understanding of change management, implementation planning, and business readiness practices Solid project planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines. Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels. Ability to identify risks, dependencies, and issues proactively and develop mitigation strategies.

Ability to prepare concise executive-level reports, summaries, and recommendations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools. Takes ownership of project outcomes, follows through on commitments, and delivers results.

Strategic Thinking: Understands business objectives and aligns project activities to organizational priorities.

Planning & Execution:



Effectively manages timelines, resources, risks, and deliverables to achieve successful outcomes.

Influence & Relationship Management: Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and project delivery effectiveness.

Member & Client Focus: Demonstrates an understanding of member and client needs and incorporates that perspective into project decisions and outcomes.

Alterna

Savings and Credit Union Limited (Alterna) has delivered The Good in Banking ® for over 115 years creating financial services that transform lives for the better, all while giving back to our community. Alterna is the first full-service, member-owned cooperative financial institution outside Quebec, sharing its expertise with over 210,000 members through a network comprised of 40 branches across Ontario, a call centre and multiple digital channels. Members and customers also benefit from an industry-leading online brokerage and investment management services.

We are incredibly proud of our corporate culture, embodying our core values: the financial wellbeing of our employees, members, and customers. This commitment has earned us several prestigious employer awards, including the National Capital Region's Top Employers award for eight years running.

Alterna is compliant with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act and our team strives to provide an accessible accommodation experience. If you have a disability and require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team and let us know how we can accommodate you.

Alterna does not currently use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants #

📌 Manager, Project Management (Marketing & Communications) (Toronto)
🏢 Alterna Savings
📍 Toronto