Associate Project Manager

Associate Project Manager

Full time | Mid-Level | Reports to the Director, Enterprise Project Management

Hybrid role (2 days in-office requirement).

POSITION SUMMARY

WealthONE is seeking an Associate Project Manager with solid foundational experience in project delivery and a desire to grow into larger, more complex initiatives. This role is ideal for an individual with 2-5 years of project management experience who is comfortable managing small to medium-sized projects, supporting senior project leaders, and working in a fast-paced, regulated financial environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Planning & Initiation:

• Lead the planning, initiation, and setup of small to medium-sized projects or workstreams within larger programs.
• Define project objectives, scope, and deliverables in collaboration with Project Sponsors, senior management, and key stakeholders.
• Support project intake and business case development, leveraging the EPMO’s Project Management Procedures and templates (including the New Initiative Risk Assessment, when required).

Project Delivery & Execution:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and artifacts – including project charters, schedules, RAID logs, communication plans, and status reports – using EPMO standards.
• Coordinate internal teams and external vendors/partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Drive successful execution and delivery by managing timelines, budgets, resources, and cross-functional dependencies.
• Track progress against milestones, KPIs, and success criteria, escalating risks and issues as needed.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Facilitate collaboration across teams to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Inspire and motivate stakeholders and team members to support a high-performing project environment.
• Prepare and lead project meetings, ensuring clear communication and follow-up on decisions and action items.

Governance & Reporting:

• Prepare high-quality project status reports for EPM governance forums.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure audit readiness.
• Support portfolio-level reporting and resource forecasting as required.

Risk & Quality Management:

• Proactively identify, assess, and develop strategies/quality control to mitigate potential risks and overcome obstacles.
• Address issues as they arise to keep the project on track.
• Establish and maintain a risk register and escalation protocols.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree in a business-related field.
• 2-5 years of project management experience, preferably within financial services, banking, or regulated environments.
• Experience leading smaller projects or workstreams independently.
• Exposure to technology, operations, or business transformation projects.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Solid understanding of project management fundamentals (Waterfall and/or Agile).
• Proficiency with project management tool such as MS Project, Azure DevOps, JIRA, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Critical and analytical mindset for overcoming unexpected challenges and adaptability to adjust.
• Ability to develop and execute risk mitigation strategies.
• Ability to provide direction, and motivation to stakeholders and dedicated project team members.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills for interacting with stakeholders (Projects Sponsors, team members, vendors, and executives).
• Negotiation skills with vendors, and stakeholders to secure resources and resolve conflicts.

Nice to Have:

• CAPM, PMP, Agile certifications, or equivalent coursework.
• Experience in small financial institutions, fintech, or environments undergoing modernization.

What You Need to Know

At WealthONE, our people are our greatest asset. You’ll become part of a diverse and growing team that acknowledges everyone’s unique talents to do what’s right for the client, and to do it well.  As part of our team, you will:

• Thrive: Benefit from an open and approachable culture that provides the flexibility and support you need to integrate your life at work and at home.
• Connect: Work in a place that fosters creativity and collaboration.
• Develop: Apply your skills and grow your career in a young, fast-growing environment.
• Prosper: Share in our collective success with a competitive salary, incentive pay, and excellent health benefits program.

WealthONE is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong.

To learn more, please visit us at Wealth One Bank of Canada - About Us