Manager Project Management

Job Description

You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement.

Business Overview

Fidelity Clearing Canada provides execution, clearing, custody and back-office support services to Canadian registered brokerage firms and portfolio managers. The Company's vision is to be the Clearing Broker and Custodian of choice in the Canadian Market.

Fidelity Clearing Canada’s core values for solution delivery are centered around transparency, leadership and collaboration.

What You Will Do

The Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for the delivery of strategic initiatives and projects for Fidelity Clearing Canada (FCC), focusing on prioritization efforts in order to meet FCC’s regulatory obligations, as well as strategic business objectives.  The PMO supports a wide range of initiatives, including regulatory, technology, and operational based projects.   

In this role, the Manager, PMO will lead a team of Project Manager’s in ensuring a disciplined adherence to scope, timelines, cost in support of the projects’ business objectives, and risk controls.  The Manager will be engaged in all phases of delivery, from business case creation, vendor/procurement, project planning, execution and close out.

• Support the delivery of all FCC projects/initiatives.
• Reviews all project management artifacts and deliverables, including project charters, resources, risks, schedule and budget.
• Collaborate with partners across the Fidelity Canada organization as well as the broader Fidelity organization
• Develop and ensure the adoption of Project Management framework/methodology
• Responsible for the maintenance of PMO templates and tools, utilizing industry frameworks (Waterfall/Agile).
• Responsible for PMO procedures and project governance ensuring that project management standards, processes are adhered to.
• Communicate overall business objectives to project managers and conduct annual goal setting and performance reviews.
• Coach and support Project Managers in applying project management best practices and methodologies
• Escalate and alert potential risks and provide suggestions of improving process and controls to reduce risk

The Expertise You Bring

• Completed University Degree or equivalent work experience, and PMP Certification
• 5+ years of Project management experience in the financial industry
• Demonstrated experience organizing and monitoring complex projects
• Experience in the wealth management, banking or capital markets
• Experience in a leadership role, supervisory or coaching is an asset
• Knowledge of broker/dealer platforms is an asset

The Skills You Bring

• Advanced Agile Certification is an asset
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Expert knowledge of project management frameworks and methodologies
• Expert level understanding of Agile values, principles, and delivery frameworks, including scaled Agile models.
• Organizational Awareness - focus on key partnerships, teamwork, and relationship building across a complex multi-national organization.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills; high EQ, with an ability to understand business needs, and communicate the broader picture to all stakeholders.
• Results driven; an ability to focus on results and outcomes, while managing business/organizational risk.
• Expert level leadership, facilitation, negotiation, influence.
• Proven experience in delivering complex, cross-functional projects with global teams, preferably in financial services or management consulting

Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.

Some of the ways we’ll help you feel valued and supported as part of our team:

• Flexible working arrangements - 100% remote, hybrid, and in office options
• Competitive total compensation, including company contributions to your group RRSP without a matching requirement from you
• Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day, with 100% employer-paid premiums, that include up to $5000 annually for mental health services and therapy
• Parental leave top-up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks
• Up to $650 for home office equipment
• Generous time off policy, including 2 paid days annually to volunteer at a charity of your choice
• Diversity and inclusion programs, including an active network of Employee Resource Groups
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including access to over 11,000 training and development courses, tuition reimbursement, and monetary rewards for completing a required designation 

We care a lot about fostering a compassionate, people-centric culture, and are proud to have been named one of Canada’s Top 100 employers for the last five years.

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process

Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at FidelityCanadaStaffing@fidelity.ca.

No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why Work at Fidelity?

We are proud to be recipients of the following:

Awards

•    Canada's Top 100 Employers 
o    Greater Toronto's Top Employers 
o    Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers 
o    Canada's Top Employers for Young People 
  
•    Great Place To Work® Certified 
o    Best Workplaces for Inclusion 
o    Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness 
o    Best Workplaces for Today's Youth 
o    Best Workplaces for Women 
o    Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance 
o    Best Workplaces in Ontario 
o    Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams 

•    LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada
  
•    Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work 
o    HRD - 5-Star Benefit Program 
o    HRD - 5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer 

Designations
•    Canadian Compassionate Companies – Certified 
•    Benefits Canada's Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy 
•    TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting 
•    Canadian HR Reporter's Most Innovative HR Team