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Senior Technical Project Manager – Data / AI (Financial Services) 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. What is in it for you: • Salaried: $50-57 per hour. • Incorporated Business Rate: $60-67 per hour. • 7-month contract. • Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week. • Hybrid: 3 days/week in Toront…

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Senior Technical Project Manager – Data / AI (Financial Services) 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. What is in it for you: • Salaried: $50-57 per hour. • Incorporated Business Rate: $60-67 per hour. • 7-month contract. • Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week. • Hybrid: 3 days/week in Toronto office. 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. What you will need to succeed: • Post-secondary education or equivalent business experience. • PMP, CSPM, CCMP, Prince, or similar certifications are considered an asset. • 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. Why Recruit Action? Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach. As part of the screening process, some applications may be reviewed using artificial intelligence tools. Only candidates who meet the hiring criteria will be contacted. # MFCJP00016670

What you’ll do

Lead the delivery of AI and digital transformation projects within the insurance sector, focusing on process improvement and automation. Manage the full project lifecycle, including scope definition, budget adherence, and stakeholder communication.

Requirements

Requires at least 4 years of project management experience within financial services and proficiency in SDLC methodologies. Candidates should have technical knowledge of digital transformation and experience with tools like Jira and Confluence.

Listed skills

• Budget · Preferred
• Analytical · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Jira · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

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• Project Management
• AI Implementation
• Digital Transformation
• Financial Services Knowledge
• SDLC
• Risk Mitigation
• Budget Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Jira
• Confluence
• Mural
• Process Improvement
• Automation
• Strategic Thinking
• Analytical Problem-Solving