Senior Project Manager

Work Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hours:

37.5

Line of Business:

Enterprise Enabling Functions

Pay Details:

$115,600 - $163,200 CAD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

Department Overview             

The Global Technology and Solutions (GTS) Delivery Practice was established to lead Project Management professionals as they work with delivery teams on projects that the build the capabilities, systems and processes required for best-in-class operations and other enabling capabilities across the TD Enterprise. 

Job Overview  

The Senior Project Manager will plan, manage, and deliver distinct projects with a high level of risk exposure through all specific phases in alignment with business and/or enterprise strategies.

Your Accountabilities Include:

• Indirectly manage project team(s) consisting of Business Analysts, Business SMEs and technology resources under the PDLC or Agile or hybrid project & resource management frameworks.

• Engage Executive Sponsor, senior leadership, and other key stakeholder groups to ensure effective, efficient and compliant delivery of projects.

• Engage appropriate stakeholders to identify and manage required outcomes of projects for the business

• Establish effective project oversight and other governance structures and protocols, and engage the correct levels to support the direction for the project(s)

• Provide on-going communication to key stakeholders, including the Project Sponsor, Business Project Owner, Program Manager and Portfolio Manager to ensure they are aware of significant changes to the project status(es) in a timely manner

• Respond to inquiries and escalate concerns from stakeholders at all levels in the organization (technical, business, Senior and Executive Management)

• Provide advice and guidance to business partners and project team(s) as required regarding best practices in project management

• Collaborate with appropriate partners to ensure required resources are assigned to the project for successful delivery

• Deliver and own project outcomes that are aligned to established cost, timing, deliverable and scope objectives

• Generate cost estimates and provides project financial management, incorporating risk, by leveraging appropriate tools and templates

• Proactively identify and track project risk and develop mitigation plans to manage risk

• Accurately forecast and manage assigned budget to provide monthly financial reporting for projects in alignment with Finance standards

• Support vendor management and strategic sourcing process, managing RFP activities and partnering with vendor(s) to ensure efficient and effective project delivery

• Apply TDBG principles of project management life cycle methodologies & governance, tools and best practices, ensuring that appropriate documentation, change and risk management practices are in place

TEAM Leadership:

• Provides coaching to delivery professionals and other key stakeholders

• Provides advice and counsel to project teams and business partners

• Fosters an environment of continuous learning, including the sharing of experience and learning across team members and partners as appropriate

Job Requirements

• 8-10 plus years progressive project/program-related experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures and principles of project management whether PDLC or Agile methodology

• Experience with financial management with respect to tracking, forecasting and managing project budgets

• Team player with ability to lead and influence to achieve results through effective negotiation and problem solving

• Knowledge of key applications: Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Office 365,

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple deadlines and priorities

Advantageous additional experience

• Experience with AML, Cyber Security, identity access/management, fraud management

• Regulatory scope delivery

• Work experience at a large Canadian financial institution

• Knowledge of Clarity PPM for project delivery

Education / Accreditation:

• University degree or comparable professional education/training

• PMP certification or equivalent preferred

• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.

If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.  

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process 
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

Sans Objet