As a VP - Banking IT Project Manager, you will play a critical role in driving strategic IT transformation initiatives across Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB). This position offers the opportunity to lead complex projects spanning Banking, Payments, and Cash Management while collaborating with senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic IT transformation projects.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
- Apply established project governance standards, policies, and software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.
- Build strong partnerships with project sponsors, stakeholders, and business leaders.
- Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
- Monitor and communicate project status, risks, issues, and milestones to leadership teams.
- Coordinate testing, implementation planning, and production deployment activities.
- Facilitate project meetings, document action items, and drive accountability across teams.

Stakeholder & Business Management

- Collaborate with Front Office, Operations, Finance, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Technology teams.
- Navigate complex organizational challenges and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Provide strategic recommendations and solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure alignment between business requirements and technology delivery.
- Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and dependencies.
- Maintain compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure appropriate project governance and reporting frameworks are followed.

What Success Looks Like

Results & Impact

- Drive successful project outcomes with measurable business impact.
- Demonstrate sound judgment in complex decision-making environments.
- Influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders.




- Build trust and credibility with colleagues and leadership.
- Provide robust leadership for assigned programs and initiatives.
- Foster a collaborative and solution-oriented environment.

Stakeholder Focus

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Effectively communicate with management and senior business leaders.
- Influence decision-making and gain stakeholder alignment.

Compliance & Integrity

- Demonstrate the highest standards of ethics and professional conduct.
- Take ownership of challenges and proactively resolve issues.
- Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and compliance.

Required Qualifications

- 10+ years of Project Management experience.
- Strong experience within Banking, Cash Management, and SWIFT Payments environments.
- Proven consulting experience and stakeholder management expertise.
- Deep understanding of Global Banking products, services, and operations.
- Strong knowledge of project planning, governance, documentation, budgeting, risk management, and execution.
- Advanced proficiency with:
- MS Project
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint

Ideal Candidate Profile

You will be successful in this role if you:

- Possess a comprehensive understanding of the complete project lifecycle.
- Have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Can effectively manage conflicts and drive consensus among diverse stakeholders.
- Adapt quickly to new processes, technologies, and business requirements.
- Thrive in fast-paced environments while managing multiple priorities.
- Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Can navigate complex business and operational challenges and develop actionable solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of Banking industry experience.
- Experience leading enterprise-scale technology transformation initiatives within financial services.

📌 VP - Banking IT Project Manager (Montreal)
🏢 Vertage
📍 Montreal