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Senior Project Manager – Data & Architecture
Step into the spotlight as a leader in shaping enterprise data and architecture strategies! Our client, a prominent financial institution in Alberta, is on the hunt for an experienced Senior Project Manager to steer a high-stakes Data & Architecture initiative. If you thrive on delivering complex projects that make a real difference, this is your chance to lead with impact, and help shape the future of financial services.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of a major enterprise Data and Architecture project
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies
- Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams including architecture, data, infrastructure, security, and application delivery
- Facilitate governance meetings and provide regular updates to senior stakeholders
- Drive stakeholder engagement and facilitate alignment across multiple business units
- Identify risks, issues, and dependencies to keep the project on track
- Partner closely with enterprise architects, technical leads, and business sponsors
- Ensure project governance, documentation, and reporting standards are maintained at the highest level
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience managing large-scale enterprise IT projects, with a focus on Data and Architecture initiatives
- Deep understanding of enterprise data platforms, governance, and architecture principles
- Proven success managing multiple technical workstreams simultaneously
- Strong influence and engagement skills with senior executives and stakeholders
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership capabilities
- Experience working within Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery environments
- Strong financial, risk, and project governance management expertise
- Experience within financial services, banking, or credit unions (nice to have)
- PMP certification (strongly preferred) (nice to have)
- Experience partnering with Enterprise Architecture teams (nice to have)
- Familiarity with cloud transformation, data modernization, or enterprise technology programs (nice to have)
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your leadership in a meaningful setting with a chance to influence major transformation programs, and a contract that’s poised for extension.
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. |
