Project Manager (Contract)

FP Canada•Toronto, ON

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

FP Canada is seeking a versatile Project Manager with a robust background in digital transformation initiatives. Reporting to the Manager, Project Management, the Project Manager will plan, manage, and deliver high priority strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess a keen interest in technology (etc. UX/Web Design, AI enabled solutions), have hands-on experience with software application implementation, be knowledgeable about the eLearning and credentialing sector, and have a solid understanding of the financial planning industry. Established in 1995, FP Canada is a national not-for-profit education, certification and professional oversight organization working in the public interest. FP Canada is dedicated to championing better financial wellness for all Canadians by leading the advancement of professional financial planning in Canada. FP Canada employs over 80 people, and their office is located in downtown Toronto. This is a full-time contract position working 5 days per week, during core business hours, with some flexibility required. They offer a hybrid-work model, requiring at a minimum, two days a week (40%) on average, of employees’ time be spent in the office. FP Canada is committed to wellness and a healthy work environment for their employees. They value inclusion and diversity, and different perspectives and experiences, and are committed to working towards an inclusive and diverse organization, reflective of Canada’s population. They encourage candidates who identify in traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. FP Canada is also committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in business administration, information technology, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in project management in the financial services industry or within a regulatory or certification-focused organization.
Formal Project Management Training or Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, Prince2) or equivalent work experience.
Exposure to digital transformation, technology enabled initiatives or/and platform implementations.
Knowledge of business operations in areas such as sales, marketing, customer support, and operations.
Prior experience in writing business requirements, functional specifications, and user stories for technology projects.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
A collaborative, service-oriented approach with proven stakeholder management skills.
Confidence facilitating working sessions and steering committees with senior leaders.
A focus on outcomes and value delivery, with the ability to drive decisions and next steps.
Clear, professional written and verbal communication; discretion and confidentiality.
Sound judgment, analytical thinking, and comfort working through ambiguity.
Adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset.
High personal accountability and commitment to learning and development.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies is considered an asset.
Previous experience with education, exams, certification, or enforcement areas or in a certification body or not-for-profit organization is ideal.

Responsibilities

Lead projects of varying complexity through the full lifecycle, from concept to post-implementation review.
Align initiatives to organizational goals, managing dependencies, risks, and trade-offs across the roadmap.
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to ensure deliverables drive intended outcomes.
Develop and manage project plans and schedules, including estimates, assumptions, and use of project management tools.
Apply best practices in discovery, MVP definition, user testing, and balancing user needs with constraints.
Maintain ongoing communication with project sponsors to ensure alignment and visibility.
Build and manage stakeholder relationships, aligning on needs, expectations, and impacts.
Lead change management planning and execution, including impact assessment and resistance management.
Drive clear, consistent communication to support alignment, awareness, and adoption.
Support adherence to FP Canada’s Quality Management System (QMS) in partnership with the Quality Management Representative.
Maintain compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements, contributing to continuous improvement of the QMS.
Contribute to the ongoing development of PMO by identifying opportunities to improve processes, tools, and effectiveness.
Support the development and adoption project management best practices, templates, and guidelines.