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Senior Project Manager

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 5, 2026
1 position

$90–$104 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Nov 2, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 2 days per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Lead complex projects from planning through implementation, managing schedules, milestones, budgets, risks, and deliverables. Collaborate with and influence stakeholders at all levels, mentor teams, resolve project issues, and facilitate effective meetings with clear outcomes.

Job details

Location: Toronto, ON - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite - Wed/Thurs) Pay Rate: $89.88/hr - $103.89/hr Contract Length: 12 Months We at Raise are hiring a Senior Project Manager for one of our top clients. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, they’re now expanding their team to meet rising demand. We’re hiring right now; if you’re interested, apply below for your chance to join a great place to work Responsibilities Highly adept and confident with complex project management – Proactively identify risks to the project schedule and find ways to mitigate them. Monitor milestones; ensure they’re completed according to timelines and budgets. Execute a project plan that strikes the right balance between budget, time, and risk. Problem-solving – not only do you execute well on the tacticals of risk, plan and budget management, but you love the challenge of problem-solving and are proactive on this front Collaboration and leadership – Help internal partners make informed decisions about the development of programs, products, and services. Coach and mentor your teams as you work toward a common goal. Negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary. Matrix management will be a key skill that you possess given the myriad of stakeholders to engage and bring on board the journey. Relationship building and confidence influencing at a Senior level – Importantly, not only are you great at working with your peers and managing and coaching more junior staff, but you are also comfortable engaging senior leadership and can develop trusted working relationships with senior business stakeholders and technology partners Communication and persuasion – Share ideas, build consensus, and write with impact. Chair and run effective meetings with impact and with clear outcomes and next steps. Must-Have Requirements 10+ years of Project Management experience delivering large, complex projects from planning through implementation. Strong knowledge of project management practices, processes, and delivery principles. 1+ year of experience delivering regulatory projects within a large bank, specifically in Finance areas such as Tax, Controllership, or Treasury. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to assess solutions and resolve project issues. Flexibility to support UK/APAC time zones when required for international stakeholders. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Nice-to-Have PMP designation. Experience delivering Tax compliance or regulatory initiatives, such as global e-invoicing projects. Soft Skills You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity. You look beyond the moment. You make decisions and take actions that will make a difference today and tomorrow. You proactively seek new opportunities to define what's possible. You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life. You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best. Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability. Looking for meaningful work? We can help! Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity. We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities. We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/ In order to submit candidates for roles, our clients will sometimes require personal information to confirm the identity of applicants and their legal status to work. Raise will never ask you for personal or banking information unless you have been selected for a job. If you are ever unsure about the legitimacy of this or another job posting by Raise (or have any other questions), please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or hello@raiserecruiting.com #FIN24

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 10+ years of project management experience delivering large, complex projects, strong knowledge of project management practices, and at least one year delivering regulatory projects in a large bank’s Finance function, such as Tax, Controllership, or Treasury. A related bachelor’s degree, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and flexibility to support UK/APAC time zones are required; PMP and tax compliance or global e-invoicing experience are preferred.