Skills

Communication Leadership Risk Management Stakeholder Management Change Management Decision-making Azure Project Management Hadoop

Job Specifications

We are seeking a Sr. Project Manager to join one of Canada's big 5 banks on a contract with the potential for extensions.

Position Title: Senior Project Manager

The line of business -

Manages large-scale enterprise programs, including multi-year technology initiatives. Current focus is a large cloud data migration program moving Hadoop infrastructure to Azure Cloud.

What project will this contractor be working on?

Enterprise-wide Cloud Data Migration Program

Assists with overall program delivery activities, including milestone tracking, risk management, issue resolution and integrated project plan management.

Selling points of the positions:

Opportunity to work on a high-profile enterprise cloud migration program in its final year.

Exposure to executive stakeholders and complex program governance.

Hybrid work model with predictable schedule.

Job Description:

Program Financial Management

• Owns and manages the financial health of a large, multi-workstream enterprise program.

• Consolidates individual project forecasts into a comprehensive program-level financial view.

• Validates accuracy of submitted financial data, identifies discrepancies, and works with project managers to resolve issues.

• Prepares monthly and quarterly financial reports for senior leadership, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.

• Tracks budget allocations, actuals, variances, and forecasts; proactively addresses risks and escalates concerns when necessary.

• Supports annual planning and reforecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with enterprise financial objectives.

Change Control Management

• Leads the Change Request (CR) governance process for the program.

• Chairs the CR Council meetings, ensuring timely review and approval of all change requests.

• Manages the end-to-end CR lifecycle, including intake, impact assessment, stakeholder communication, and final approval.

• Updates program financials and schedules to reflect approved changes, maintaining transparency and audit readiness.

• Ensures adherence to enterprise change management policies and documentation standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Governance

• Works closely with multiple senior Project Managers, Program Leads, and cross-functional teams to maintain alignment across workstreams.

• Builds strong relationships with executive stakeholders, providing clear and concise updates on financial status and change impacts.

• Facilitates governance meetings, prepares executive-level presentations, and supports decision-making processes.

• Acts as a trusted advisor on program office best practices, driving consistency and efficiency in reporting and controls.

Program Delivery Support

• Assists with overall program delivery activities, including milestone tracking, risk management, and issue resolution.

• Ensures program documentation is up-to-date and accessible for audits and compliance reviews.

• Provides guidance on tools and processes for financial and change management within the program office.

Must Have Requirement:

• 10+ years Project Management experience (preferably via PCO route within banking).

• 5+ years executive-facing project management experience.

• Previous experience working within Big 5 Canadian banks.

• Strong ability to manage program-level financials and complex change requests.

• Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Cloud Data Migration (Azure preferred).

• Familiarity with Big 5 Banks financial processes and enterprise program governance.

About the Company

Insight Global is an international professional services and staffing company specializing in delivering talent and technical solutions to Fortune 1000 companies across the IT, Non-IT, Healthcare, and Engineering industries. Fueled by staffing and talent experts, Evergreen, our professional services brand, brings technical advisors and culture consultants to help customers tackle their biggest challenges. With over 70 locations across North America, Europe, and Asia, and global staffing capabilities in 50+ countries, our tea... Know more