About this Project Manager role at Corient
At CI, we see a great place to work as one that is a safe place for everyone to have a voice, where people are empowered to take ownership over meaningful work, where there is an opportunity to grow through stretching themselves, where they can work on innovative products and projects, and where employees are supported and engaged in doing so.
We are seeking a Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of strategic business and technology initiatives across CI Wealth Management. The successful candidate will bring project management discipline, stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to drive delivery in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role requires a proactive leader who can manage cross-functional teams, anticipate risks, and ensure project outcomes remain aligned to business priorities, timelines, budgets and quality expectations.Responsibilities
Lead medium to large-scale business and technology projects from initiation through implementation.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, issues, dependencies, decisions, and change control.
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, RAID logs, decision logs, budgets, milestones, stakeholder reporting and governance documentation.
Collaborate with business sponsors, technology teams, vendors, and stakeholders across requirements, design, development, testing, implementation, and support.
Liaise between project teams and impacted departments to keep activities coordinated and deliverables on track.
Support the development of PMO procedures, standards, tools, templates, and delivery practices.
Contribute to the Wealth PMO growth and maturity through process improvement, standardization, and disciplined project delivery.
Required Skills and Experience
PMP certification or progress toward a project management designation is considered an asset.
Proven project management experience in financial services, wealth management, technology, operations, or another complex business environment.
Strong knowledge of project management practices, including planning, governance, budgeting, scope management, schedule management, risk and issue management, stakeholder communications, and implementation readiness.
Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams, influence without direct authority, motivate others, and maintain momentum through ambiguity and change.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, facilitation, and conflict-management skills.
Proficiency with project delivery tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with Agile, hybrid, and waterfall delivery approaches, with the flexibility to apply the right methodology based on project needs.
CI Financial is an independent company offering global wealth management and asset management advisory services through diverse financial services firms. Since 1965, we have consistently anticipated and responded to the changing needs of investors. We are driven by a commitment to provide individuals and institutions with the highest-quality investments and advice. Our commitment to the highest levels of performance means that whatever their position, CI employees must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment that will stretch them to tap into their highest potential. Employees with a healthy dose of ambition, a desire to commit to a curious mindset for continuous learning, and a willingness to go the extra mile thrive at CI.
A Supportive Environment for Success
We offer an in-office environment, competitive benefits, and a supportive workplace to help our employees thrive both personally and professionally.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Modern HQ location within walking distance from Union Station
- Training Reimbursement
- Paid Professional Designations
- Employee Savings Plan (ESP)
- Corporate Discount Program
- Enhanced group benefits
- Parental Leave Top–up program
- Paid time off for Volunteering
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.
Please submit your resume in confidence by clicking “Apply”. Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. CI Financial Corp. and all of our affiliates (“CI”) are committed to fair and accessible employment practices and provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations in order to apply for any job opportunities, require this posting in an additional format, or require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at [email protected], or call 416-364-1145 ext. 4747.
