Director,Project Management & Business Analysis; Global Security Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Business

Position: Director, Project Management & Business Analysis (Global Security)
What is the Opportunity?

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to join our organization as a Director of Project Management & Business Analysis. In this role, you will lead Global Security’s strategic program and project initiatives that impact multiple business functions, delivering strategic value through effective projects, productivity and efficiency tracking, and business analysis.

Job Description What is the Opportunity?

What will you do?

Program & Project Management:
Lead projects end-to-end from initiation through post-implementation review, ensuring delivery within approved time frames, scope, and budgets
Oversee the delivery of one or more strategic projects, managing project plans, schedules, processes and execution, tracking key milestones, risks, and dependencies
Facilitate decision-making and develop risk-mitigation strategies to ensure successful project closure and remediation of issues
Business Analysis & Productivity Tracking:
Translate business needs into actionable program strategies and executive-level narratives
Apply business acumen to identify and mitigate high-impact issues and complexities
Develop methodologies on productivity used cases, and track efficiencies and savings in line with business targets
Stakeholder Leadership & Relationship Management:
Build and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders across business functions, technology, operations, and leadership
Partner with Global Security Strategic Services & Regulatory, and other GS pillar teams to understand priorities to identify and lead projects across the teams
Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior executives and their delegates
Influence horizontally across the organization, managing diverse, matrixed stakeholder groups
Provide executive-level guidance and coaching to program and project teams on best practice

What do you need to succeed? Must have:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, MBA, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
10+ years of experience in program and project management, including leadership of complex initiatives
5+ years of people leadership experience, or able to demonstrate ability to manage teams and lead complex projects
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and project management tools
Self-driven individual contributor with ability to influence horizontally and partner effectively with key stakeholders
Critical thinking and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset
Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to present to and influence senior executive audiences
Strong presentation and leadership skills to communicate complex information to key stakeholders
Strong organizational, project management, and time management capabilities; ability to meet consistently high-quality standards with simultaneous work streams
Experience working in matrixed environments, actively managing diverse groups of stakeholders

Nice to have:

PMP, CSM, CFA, or equivalent project management/finance certification
Demonstrated expertise in agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and tools (JIRA,Confluence, project management software)
Experience in technology and financial services organizations with cross-border operations
Proven track record of implementing change management initiatives
Experience building…

Director, Project Management & Business Analysis; Global Security