Description

• As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, cross-functional projects that drive strategic business, technology, and customer initiatives.
• You will ensure to adherence to project management disciplines, delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget, while mentoring project teams and influencing organizational best practices.
• You will also be expected to follow a hybrid project management approach that integrates Agile methodologies with PMO standards.
• You will deliver complex corporate projects from initiation to closure under tight timelines and competing priorities.
• You will balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• You will drive adoption of emerging digital technologies and innovative practices.
• You will have the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives impacting organizational growth.
• You will be able to work as a Change Leader in a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Challenges to be Met

• Define project scope aligned with organizational priorities and strategic objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on project feasibility, risks, and benefits realization.
• Manage multiple large-scale projects concurrently, ensuring successful delivery across business and technical domains.
• Oversee creation and maintenance of project artifacts (Charter, Schedule, Management Plan, Risk Register, etc.).
• Drive adherence to Change Management processes and governance standards.
• Lead projects using Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid methodologies; coach teams on best practices.
• Facilitate key ceremonies: kick-offs, stand-ups, sprint reviews, demos, and retrospectives.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues; escalate as needed.
• Ensure robust quality assurance and change control processes.
• Communicate effectively with sponsors, executives, and cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and present dashboards, status reports, and executive summaries to governance bodies.
• Mentor project managers and team members; foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Facilitate lessons learned, retrospectives and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Enhance division/organization reputation by taking ownership on accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to professional accomplishments.

Other duties as required

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field; Master’s Certificate in Project Management is an asset.
• 8+ years of progressive project management experience, including leadership of large-scale initiatives.
• Proven track record in financial services, fintech, or SaaS environments.
• Expertise in Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
• PMP, PgMP, or Scrum Master certification strongly preferred.
• Advanced stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Strong financial acumen for budgeting and benefits realization.
• Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Asana, MS Project, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Copilot, Loop).
• Knowledge of Canadian financial regulations, RESP products, or mutual fund distribution.

Ability to manage ambiguity and change in dynamic environments

About Embark Student Corp.

At Embark Student Corp. (“Embark”), we’re on a journey to create an entirely new student experience. One that is built on instilling confidence in students around the paths they are choosing and their ability and agency to achieve their goals for the future. As enablers and orchestrators of students’ success, we will create access, affordability and agency for students and their champions across our services and solutions. This will provide them with guidance and support in all aspects of planning and saving for post secondary education - giving them a future-ready advantage and help them thrive well past their educational journey.

Embark Corp. is cultivating an environment that enables growth, trust and pioneering. To help drive our transformation and growth, we are guided by the following strategic pillars:

• Elevate our Expertise in Education Savings & Planning
• Aspire to be Trusted and Easy to do Business with
• Put our Customers in the Center of Our Experience
• Partner to Drive Value, Scale and Reach

What makes us qualified to do this?
In business since 1965 and owned and operated by a not-for-profit organization, everything we do is in service to our students. We are a diverse and passionate community of experts that firmly believes in the benefits of education, priding ourselves on helping to shape their future and empowering them to reach their full potential.

As we move forward, we will leverage and build upon our unmatched expertise in the RESP space to propel both our students and our company forward, ensuring a better tomorrow. Our vision is set, our future is bright, and we’re just getting started.

We value each employee for their unique perspectives and experiences. If you are someone who has experience and skills similar to what we are looking for and is aligned with the culture and values, please consider applying!

Work Model

We have adopted a hybrid model, leveraging the best of remote and in-person work. This work model however can differ depending on roles and leaders.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We at Embark Corp., are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a culture that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Embark Student Corp. has been Great Place to Work® certified since 2018.