Candidate Consultant | Project Manager, Programme Manager, PMP, QA | Financial Technology | UK, Poland & North America | Caspian One Contract | Hybrid | Banking – Payments Modernization About the program Own delivery across cross-functional streams (Dev, Data, Architecture, Compliance) to modernize payments platforms and integrate new rails/services. What you’ll do Plan and deliver complex payment modernization workstreams; manage scope, risk, budget, and timeline. Coordinate dependencies across squads; enforce Agile ceremonies and reporting. Manage vendor engagements (e.g., networks, remittance partners); ensure regulatory and compliance alignment. Drive implementation readiness: environment plans, cutover/runbooks, operational acceptance. Communicate program status to senior stakeholders; escalate risks proactively. Must-have skills 8+ years PM in banking/financial services; proven success in payments programs. Strong governance/reporting (RAID logs, milestone tracking), and stakeholder communication. Experience with hybrid delivery models (Agile + controlled releases); familiarity with DevOps pipelines. Nice to have (Payments domain) Hands-on experience delivering across: SWIFT/Lynx/FedWire, ACH/AFT/EDI/Bills, RTP/Zelle, Interac flows, remittances, tokenization/wallets, shared/data services, sanctions screening. Exposure to ISO 20022 transition programs; data/ops impacts. Experience with: Wires (International SWIFT , Domestic Lynx , FedWire ) Interac e-Transfers , Interac Bulk EMT Payments Shared Services & Data Services Payments Sanctions Screening Application & Logistics Type : Contract | Working : Hybrid, office is downtown Toronto Start : Interviews commencing in the New Year —apply ASAP to avoid missing out. Rates : Competitive Visa/Work Authorization : Citizenship, PR or Open Work Permit (We do not sponsor Closed Permits) Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Finance #J-18808-Ljbffr