Project Manager - Non IT IV

Position: Project Manager - Non IT IV - 1608
Location: Waterloo

experienced Business Project Manager to support a high-profile regulatory data program. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and execution-focused project professional who thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments and enjoys driving complex business initiatives from inception through delivery.

Job Description
The Business Project Manager will lead and coordinate complex regulatory and business data initiatives, with a primary focus on unstructured data management and compliance-driven programs within SharePoint environments. This role is non-technical in nature and emphasizes stakeholder coordination, governance, project execution, regulatory alignment, and business change management.
The successful candidate will work closely with enterprise data governance teams, program leadership, compliance stakeholders, and project delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with evolving regulatory expectations.

Location:

Waterloo, Ontario (primarily remote)
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid – primarily remote with occasional onsite meetings
Contract Duration:
June 2026 – December 2026, with potential for extension

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, standard business hours, with occasional early morning or evening meetings to support global stakeholders

Advantages

• Opportunity to work on a high-visibility enterprise regulatory initiative

• Exposure to senior leadership and executive stakeholders

• Collaborative, cross-functional environment within a leading financial services organization

• Flexible hybrid work model with primarily remote work

• Opportunity to contribute to strategic governance and compliance programs

• Potential contract extension based on project needs and performance

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of regulatory data projects including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure

• Apply project management controls to effectively manage scope, schedule, risks, and deliverables

• Partner with Enterprise Data Governance, business stakeholders, and project teams to drive project execution

• Maintain and manage integrated project schedules across multiple workstreams

• Monitor project milestones, identify schedule risks, and maintain critical path activities

• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and coordinate deliverables using a hub-and-spoke operating model

• Develop and manage project governance processes, status reporting, risk logs, and escalation frameworks

• Support change management activities and business communication plans

• Ensure regulatory commitments and reporting requirements are completed accurately and on schedule

• Track project KPIs and support reporting related to compliance, governance, and project performance

• Communicate project updates, risks, dependencies, and outcomes to leadership and stakeholders

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience, ideally within regulatory or enterprise transformation initiatives

• Strong experience managing complex, cross-functional projects with aggressive timelines

• Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder management and business change management

• Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches

• Proven ability to translate business requirements into structured project plans and actionable deliverables

• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail with a strong focus on governance, audit readiness, and compliance

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within regulated industries such as financial services, insurance, or healthcare

• Familiarity with regulatory governance frameworks and compliance-driven initiatives

• Exposure to data governance, reporting, or analytics tools such as Power BI, SQL, or data lineage platforms

• PMP or other project management certification

• MBA or advanced degree in business or related discipline considered an asset

Summary
This opportunity is ideal for a highly adaptable and relationship-oriented Business Project Manager who excels at navigating complex…