Senior Technical Project Manager – Data / AI (Financial Services)

Recrute Action•Toronto, ON

6d•CA$50 - CA$67•Hybrid

About The Position

Own the delivery of innovative AI and digital transformation projects in the insurance space, partnering with diverse teams to turn ideas into scalable solutions. This hybrid Toronto-based opportunity offers strong visibility, end-to-end project involvement, and the chance to drive meaningful impact in a rapidly evolving environment.

Requirements

Post-secondary education or equivalent business experience.
4 years of project team experience.
4 years of experience in financial services.
Experience across full project lifecycle delivery.
Experience with SDLC methodologies.
Strong knowledge of financial products, administration compliance, operations, and systems including business desktop applications.
Proficiency with project planning and tracking tools.
Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and MURAL.
Technical knowledge and experience in digital transformation initiatives.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strategic thinking with the ability to evaluate short- and long-term impacts and make decisions.
Strong presentation and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

PMP, CSPM, CCMP, Prince, or similar certifications are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Manage projects related to process improvement, automation, digitization, and expense reduction initiatives.
Support functional teams with ad hoc requests and analytical work to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing and protection of customer assets.
Execute and support company, divisional, and operational strategies.
Define and manage project scope, strategy, requirements, and implementation in collaboration with clients.
Develop cost-benefit analyses for project initiatives.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
Identify, analyze, mitigate, document, and control project risks.
Manage expenses and ensure budget adherence.
Maintain clear and consistent communication with project teams, stakeholders, sponsors, and management while managing expectations and relationships.
Identify resource requirements and establish roles, expectations, and objectives for team members.
Participate in negotiating contract terms and ensure compliance for consultants and vendors.
Conduct after-action reviews.
Stay current with AI tools and industry trends through training, self-study, and industry events.
Share best practices across functional teams.
Collaborate with IT teams to align on technology initiatives.
Ensure service delivery from key vendors.
Manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities with varying deadlines.
Handle high-volume and complex subject matter as required.