Project Manager - Real Estate Finance
Top Benefits
About the role
We are hiring for this position out of our Toronto office. Successful candidates
who apply outside of these areas will be expected to relocate and reside in a location that is within a commutable distance.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager and Senior Business Analyst to
lead strategic technology and business transformation initiatives within our lending operations. In this role, you will manage end-to-end projects including data migrations, system implementations, API integrations, and process improvement initiatives, while partnering closely with business and technology stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring strong Agile project management expertise, a deep understanding of lending and financial services, and a proven ability to translate business requirements into effective technology solutions.
About the day-to-day
- Led end-to-end data migration initiatives for lending and real estate finance operations, including current-state and future-state assessments, data mapping, validation, reconciliation, and successful transitions from legacy and core banking systems.
- Managed onboarding and integration of new technology platforms and API connections, ensuring seamless connectivity between business applications, third-party vendors, and enterprise systems while minimizing operational disruption.
- Partnered with business and operations teams to gather, analyze, and validate business requirements, translating them into technology solutions that improved operational efficiency, scalability, and customer experience.
- Identified and implemented AI-driven process improvement opportunities, leveraging automation and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, enhance decision-making, and support continuous operational excellence.
- Oversee all lending product support, maintenance, and enterprise technology initiatives, including intake and prioritization of new technology requests, while providing guidance to Business Analysts in developing clear requirements, process maps, and solution recommendations.
- Accountable for the planning and successful delivery of projects, managing scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and dependencies to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Provided leadership across cross-functional teams, influencing stakeholders, resolving conflicts, removing roadblocks, and driving execution in complex business and technology environments.
- Established and maintained strong stakeholder and client relationships, ensuring alignment on project objectives, business priorities, deliverables, and expected outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Implemented project governance frameworks, including communications, status reporting, change control, risk management, issue escalation, and documentation management to support effective decision-making and delivery excellence.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and post-implementation support, coordinating warranty periods, conducting lessons learned reviews, and identifying opportunities to enhance business processes, technology capabilities, and operational performance.
- As a subject matter expert, will provide Sales Support and Operational Support as and when required.
About the qualifications
- 5+ years project management and implementations experience.
- 3-5 years’ experience in the finance industry, ideally in the Lending space.
- Experience with Agile/SCRUM project management methodologies.
- Relevant post-secondary education and/or certifications.
- Well proven experience as Sr. Business Analyst.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and multitask on multiple projects.
- Excellent organizational skills, time management, and prioritization skills.
- Experience using project management software such as MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Basecamp or similar.
- Understanding of relational databases and SQL and asset.
- Ability to work closely with multiple internal teams.
About us
Peoples Group is a trusted financial services company for the innovators at the
forefront of Canada’s economic future. With offices in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto, we are driving change by working alongside challenger banks, fintechs, brokers, and merchants to foster a dynamic and competitive financial ecosystem.
Our culture is built on four core behaviors: Grit to Grow, Connect to
Collaborate, Putting Clients First, and Owning the Outcome. We believe people do not simply choose a company to work for—they choose a company that makes a positive impact in the lives of Canadians. Above all, we value people, build meaningful relationships, focus on individual strengths, and approach our work with passion.
About the work environment
Peoples Group offers a flexible and hybrid work environment. In this role you
will work a combination of in-office and remotely from home.
Typically, you'll be working regular business hours, Monday to Friday between
8:00am and 4:30pm with flexibility around start/end times.
We offer
- A hybrid work environment, enabling you to balance your personal and professional life seamlessly.
- Competitive salaries, profit sharing, RRSP matching and benefits from day one.
- Generous paid time off to help achieve a healthy work-life balance.
- A commitment to your well-being in five key areas: Financial, Physical, Social, Career, and Community.
Hiring process
If your application is selected, you will be invited for a first interview with
one of our Talent Acquisition Business Partners. Depending on the role, interviews may be conducted virtually or in-person. The hiring team will communicate any in-person requirements throughout the process.
Compensation
The expected salary for this role is approximately $90,000.00 -
$105,000.00 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Peoples Group is an Equal
Employment Opportunity employer. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest; however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
We value and celebrate individuality while fostering an inclusive workplace for
everyone. If there's any way we can support or accommodate you during the selection process, please don't hesitate to let us know.
Not the right fit? Search for Project Manager jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Peoples Group
Peoples Group has been providing a tailored suite of financial solutions and delivering world-class customer interactions, since 1985. Over the years, we’ve thoughtfully expanded our product and service offerings based on customer needs. We expect to continue this successful journey in the years to come. We have grown substantial market share in the insured commercial lending space and are the leading issuer of prepaid payment cards in Canada, as well as an innovative merchant acquirer. We are an entrepreneurial organization that excels at customizing solutions to fit the needs of our clients. As a trusted partner of many fintechs, we have a proven track record of providing tools and guidance so they can realize their success.
Today, Peoples Group has 455+ employees and operates nationally in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal. Our success comes from our employees who bring our vision and values to life. By valuing people, building relationships, and focusing on strengths, we execute with passion.
And we mean it. We live our vision and values every day by being Trustworthy, Willing, Creative. What does this look like? We believe everyone has strengths that make them unique and are their greatest opportunity for success. We focus on strengths, the strength of our employees, the strength of our customers and build from there.
Focusing on strengths allows our company to be best positioned to build on our other two values: Relationship Building and Passionate Execution. Working at Peoples has a community feeling, where people care about each other and display pride in their work. At Peoples, every employee, at all locations and levels, is empowered to make an impact and contribute ideas.
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Project Manager - Real Estate Finance
Top Benefits
About the role
We are hiring for this position out of our Toronto office. Successful candidates
who apply outside of these areas will be expected to relocate and reside in a location that is within a commutable distance.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager and Senior Business Analyst to
lead strategic technology and business transformation initiatives within our lending operations. In this role, you will manage end-to-end projects including data migrations, system implementations, API integrations, and process improvement initiatives, while partnering closely with business and technology stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring strong Agile project management expertise, a deep understanding of lending and financial services, and a proven ability to translate business requirements into effective technology solutions.
About the day-to-day
- Led end-to-end data migration initiatives for lending and real estate finance operations, including current-state and future-state assessments, data mapping, validation, reconciliation, and successful transitions from legacy and core banking systems.
- Managed onboarding and integration of new technology platforms and API connections, ensuring seamless connectivity between business applications, third-party vendors, and enterprise systems while minimizing operational disruption.
- Partnered with business and operations teams to gather, analyze, and validate business requirements, translating them into technology solutions that improved operational efficiency, scalability, and customer experience.
- Identified and implemented AI-driven process improvement opportunities, leveraging automation and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, enhance decision-making, and support continuous operational excellence.
- Oversee all lending product support, maintenance, and enterprise technology initiatives, including intake and prioritization of new technology requests, while providing guidance to Business Analysts in developing clear requirements, process maps, and solution recommendations.
- Accountable for the planning and successful delivery of projects, managing scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and dependencies to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Provided leadership across cross-functional teams, influencing stakeholders, resolving conflicts, removing roadblocks, and driving execution in complex business and technology environments.
- Established and maintained strong stakeholder and client relationships, ensuring alignment on project objectives, business priorities, deliverables, and expected outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Implemented project governance frameworks, including communications, status reporting, change control, risk management, issue escalation, and documentation management to support effective decision-making and delivery excellence.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and post-implementation support, coordinating warranty periods, conducting lessons learned reviews, and identifying opportunities to enhance business processes, technology capabilities, and operational performance.
- As a subject matter expert, will provide Sales Support and Operational Support as and when required.
About the qualifications
- 5+ years project management and implementations experience.
- 3-5 years’ experience in the finance industry, ideally in the Lending space.
- Experience with Agile/SCRUM project management methodologies.
- Relevant post-secondary education and/or certifications.
- Well proven experience as Sr. Business Analyst.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and multitask on multiple projects.
- Excellent organizational skills, time management, and prioritization skills.
- Experience using project management software such as MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Basecamp or similar.
- Understanding of relational databases and SQL and asset.
- Ability to work closely with multiple internal teams.
About us
Peoples Group is a trusted financial services company for the innovators at the
forefront of Canada’s economic future. With offices in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto, we are driving change by working alongside challenger banks, fintechs, brokers, and merchants to foster a dynamic and competitive financial ecosystem.
Our culture is built on four core behaviors: Grit to Grow, Connect to
Collaborate, Putting Clients First, and Owning the Outcome. We believe people do not simply choose a company to work for—they choose a company that makes a positive impact in the lives of Canadians. Above all, we value people, build meaningful relationships, focus on individual strengths, and approach our work with passion.
About the work environment
Peoples Group offers a flexible and hybrid work environment. In this role you
will work a combination of in-office and remotely from home.
Typically, you'll be working regular business hours, Monday to Friday between
8:00am and 4:30pm with flexibility around start/end times.
We offer
- A hybrid work environment, enabling you to balance your personal and professional life seamlessly.
- Competitive salaries, profit sharing, RRSP matching and benefits from day one.
- Generous paid time off to help achieve a healthy work-life balance.
- A commitment to your well-being in five key areas: Financial, Physical, Social, Career, and Community.
Hiring process
If your application is selected, you will be invited for a first interview with
one of our Talent Acquisition Business Partners. Depending on the role, interviews may be conducted virtually or in-person. The hiring team will communicate any in-person requirements throughout the process.
Compensation
The expected salary for this role is approximately $90,000.00 -
$105,000.00 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Peoples Group is an Equal
Employment Opportunity employer. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest; however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
We value and celebrate individuality while fostering an inclusive workplace for
everyone. If there's any way we can support or accommodate you during the selection process, please don't hesitate to let us know.
Not the right fit? Search for Project Manager jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Peoples Group
Peoples Group has been providing a tailored suite of financial solutions and delivering world-class customer interactions, since 1985. Over the years, we’ve thoughtfully expanded our product and service offerings based on customer needs. We expect to continue this successful journey in the years to come. We have grown substantial market share in the insured commercial lending space and are the leading issuer of prepaid payment cards in Canada, as well as an innovative merchant acquirer. We are an entrepreneurial organization that excels at customizing solutions to fit the needs of our clients. As a trusted partner of many fintechs, we have a proven track record of providing tools and guidance so they can realize their success.
Today, Peoples Group has 455+ employees and operates nationally in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal. Our success comes from our employees who bring our vision and values to life. By valuing people, building relationships, and focusing on strengths, we execute with passion.
And we mean it. We live our vision and values every day by being Trustworthy, Willing, Creative. What does this look like? We believe everyone has strengths that make them unique and are their greatest opportunity for success. We focus on strengths, the strength of our employees, the strength of our customers and build from there.
Focusing on strengths allows our company to be best positioned to build on our other two values: Relationship Building and Passionate Execution. Working at Peoples has a community feeling, where people care about each other and display pride in their work. At Peoples, every employee, at all locations and levels, is empowered to make an impact and contribute ideas.