This Project Manager role focuses on planning and executing end-to-end initiatives within a matrixed financial services environment. Candidates must possess five years of experience in the financial sector, demonstrated leadership in managing substantial project portfolios and budgets, and expertise in structured delivery methodologies. Key assets for the position include a PMP certification and prior experience dealing with financial services regulators.
Key Accountabilities: The Project Manager plans, controls and executes upon approved projects by carrying out the following activities using TMX standard processes and toolsets:
- Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management and identify the key drivers and measurements which will be used to evaluate the project upon completion
- Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project
- Create an integrated plan that details how scope, schedule, costs, communications, resources, dependencies, risks/issues, quality, change vendors (where applicable) and other key aspects of the project will be managed
- Develop a detailed schedule for the project that identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project and effectively allocates the resources to the work
- Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required
- Execute the project according to the project plan
- Monitor approved project budget, scope and timelines, actionning variances on a timely basis, leveraging standard project change request processes
- Ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and approved and are stored centrally
- Monitor the progress of the project and adjust course where required to ensure successful delivery, escalating where appropriate
- Provide regular project status and steering committee reporting as per established TMX standards
- Lead the project team in re-estimating project effort and costs at the appropriate gates and obtain approval on any revisions
Skills and Experience:Must Have(s):- University/undergraduate degree in related discipline or equivalent PM work experience within the financial services industry
- Minimum 5 years' project management experience within the financial services industry
- Ability to successfully navigate and deliver within a fully matrixed environment that is complex and somewhat ambiguous
- Demonstrated leadership, with the ability to motivate and effectively manage teams
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communications
- Prior experience in a client-facing role
- Experience managing severl projects in parallel, with total annual budgets up to 5M CAD
- Experience managing teams up to 20 contributors and 10 teams
- Background delivering projects using structured, Iterative, and Agile methodologies
- Experience with end-to-end project delivery
Valuable Experience Assets:- PMP certification
- Experience dealing with financial services regulators
- Client relationship management skills
In the market for...Excitement - Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets! Experience the movement of the market while grounded in the stability of close to 200 years of success.
Connection - With site hubs in some of the world's most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work.
Impact - More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission-critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee-led Team Impact spreads social good via our giving strategy.
Wellness - From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger "we". Plus, with a cloud-first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time-off and leaves, we support a life well lived!
Growth - From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action-takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.
Ready to enrich your career with impactful work, leaders who truly care, and the flexibility and programs to help you thrive as part of #TeamTMX ? Apply now.
