Program Director- Technology Modernization (Banking & Payments)
About the role
We are seeking a Program Director to lead large-scale technology modernization initiatives across core banking, payments, and digital platforms. This role provides strategic direction and delivery oversight for complex programs, aligning technology transformation with business objectives across cloud and legacy environments.
Location: Downtown Toronto / Client Office (Hybrid – minimum 4 days onsite)
Your future duties and responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-wide modernization programs across banking, payments, and digital channels
- Define program vision, roadmaps, governance, and KPIs
- Oversee planning, budgeting, risk management, and delivery execution
- Drive cloud adoption, legacy modernization, and platform simplification
- Lead payments initiatives including real-time payments, ACH, and e Transfer enhancements
- Partner with payment networks and vendors to support compliance and regulatory mandates
- Engage senior stakeholders and manage executive-level communications
- Lead and mentor large, cross functional teams; promote Agile and delivery excellence
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
- 12–18+ years of technology leadership experience in financial services or large enterprises
- Proven success delivering complex transformation programs (payments, cloud, modernization)
- Strong understanding of banking channels and payment ecosystems
- Experience managing multi-vendor environments and senior stakeholders
What Success Looks Like
- On-time delivery of modernization and regulatory initiatives
- Improved platform stability, resilience, and performance
- Strong collaboration across business and technology teams
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.
To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email. Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Not the right fit? Search for Program Director jobs in Toronto, ON
About CGI
Insights you can act on to achieve trusted outcomes.
We are insights-driven and outcomes-focused to help accelerate returns on your investments. Across 21 industry sectors and 400 locations worldwide, we provide comprehensive, scalable and sustainable IT and business consulting services that are informed globally and delivered locally.
We value your opinions and welcome your comments and questions on our posts here on LinkedIn. Please keep a polite, professional and constructive tone. We remove comments containing objectionable language and derogatory views. We do not allow content that is unrelated to the subject, and we remove discriminatory and racist comments as well as spam and advertising.
Note that content on this page contains general information regarding CGI’s services and initiatives and should not be considered direct business advice. To engage in a discussion with one of our experts, please make a request through https://www.cgi.com/en/contact-us
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Program Director- Technology Modernization (Banking & Payments)
About the role
We are seeking a Program Director to lead large-scale technology modernization initiatives across core banking, payments, and digital platforms. This role provides strategic direction and delivery oversight for complex programs, aligning technology transformation with business objectives across cloud and legacy environments.
Location: Downtown Toronto / Client Office (Hybrid – minimum 4 days onsite)
Your future duties and responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-wide modernization programs across banking, payments, and digital channels
- Define program vision, roadmaps, governance, and KPIs
- Oversee planning, budgeting, risk management, and delivery execution
- Drive cloud adoption, legacy modernization, and platform simplification
- Lead payments initiatives including real-time payments, ACH, and e Transfer enhancements
- Partner with payment networks and vendors to support compliance and regulatory mandates
- Engage senior stakeholders and manage executive-level communications
- Lead and mentor large, cross functional teams; promote Agile and delivery excellence
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
- 12–18+ years of technology leadership experience in financial services or large enterprises
- Proven success delivering complex transformation programs (payments, cloud, modernization)
- Strong understanding of banking channels and payment ecosystems
- Experience managing multi-vendor environments and senior stakeholders
What Success Looks Like
- On-time delivery of modernization and regulatory initiatives
- Improved platform stability, resilience, and performance
- Strong collaboration across business and technology teams
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.
To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email. Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Not the right fit? Search for Program Director jobs in Toronto, ON
About CGI
Insights you can act on to achieve trusted outcomes.
We are insights-driven and outcomes-focused to help accelerate returns on your investments. Across 21 industry sectors and 400 locations worldwide, we provide comprehensive, scalable and sustainable IT and business consulting services that are informed globally and delivered locally.
We value your opinions and welcome your comments and questions on our posts here on LinkedIn. Please keep a polite, professional and constructive tone. We remove comments containing objectionable language and derogatory views. We do not allow content that is unrelated to the subject, and we remove discriminatory and racist comments as well as spam and advertising.
Note that content on this page contains general information regarding CGI’s services and initiatives and should not be considered direct business advice. To engage in a discussion with one of our experts, please make a request through https://www.cgi.com/en/contact-us