Description:
Project Manager II
How does the role impact the organization? As a key member of the Raymond James Ltd. (RJL) Project Management Office (PMO), the Project Manager II is responsible for the successful initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of business, information security, and technology projects. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality outcomes within defined scope, schedule, and budget parameters, while maintaining alignment with organizational goals and standards.
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Project Management Office, the Project Manager II will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and third-party vendors. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in project governance, including the structured management of changes, risks, and issues, and will be well-versed in the principles and practices outlined by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
What will your role be responsible for?
- Lead the planning and execution of projects in collaboration with business and IT stakeholders.
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
- Identify and secure required resources, and support effective resource allocation across business units and IT.
- Develop and manage detailed project schedules and budgets.
- Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams.
- Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external vendors.
- Monitor project performance and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
- Establish and maintain comprehensive project governance frameworks, including the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks and issues, and the management of change control processes.
- Conduct post-project evaluations to assess outcomes and identify lessons learned.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the PMO leadership.
What can you expect from us? Our most important investment is in people. Upon eligibility, Raymond James Ltd offers flexible workstyles, a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits range from Health Benefits, RRSP Matching Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Days, Discretionary Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and many more! We also support internal promotion and community involvement.
What do we expect from you? To qualify for this opportunity you possess:
- University degree or technical diploma in a relevant discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in project management.
- Proven ability to manage medium to large-scale, complex, and multi-objective projects using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) designation is considered an asset.
- Formal training or certification in Organizational Change Management (e.g., Prosci, ACMP) is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of project governance practices, including change management, risk and issue management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Proficiency with project management tools and platforms, with focus on Jira and Confluence.
- Familiarity with ITIL-based environments, including change, incident, and service management.
- Experience in the financial services industry is strongly preferred.
- Skilled in analytical thinking, structured problem-solving, and effective communication with stakeholders at all levels, including executive audiences.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
- Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and the ability to build strong working relationships across diverse teams.