CAN - Project Manager III Location Toronto, ON Onsite Flexibility Hybrid (4 days in office) Contract Details Position Type: Contract Contract Duration: 5 months (05/25/2026 to 10/16/2026) Start: 05/25/2026 Pay Rate: $70.00–$80.00 / Hour (USD) Shift / Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Travel Requirements: Not required Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Job Summary This is a backfill contract position supporting a learning and development team within a top 10 North American bank. You will work on project management for L&D training initiatives, ranging from mid to high complexity projects. The role involves collaborating with a 20-person team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on delivering comprehensive financial solutions. Key Responsibilities Develop an understanding of overall portfolio/program movement with individual lines of business and rationalize how the assigned projects fit with business priorities in the long term Drive L&D processes to implement learning solutions in various formats including but not limited to in-person or virtual Instructor-led training (ILT), eLearning, webinars, self-directed learner pathways, and workshops Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of medium-to-high complexity L&D projects, leveraging key project management tools to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget Support the vendor selection, engagement and onboarding process when third-party learning solutions are within scope Develop and implement effective stakeholder engagement strategies Build relationships and maintain regular communications with internal and external stakeholders Report on project progress with project teams and business stakeholders at different levels In partnership with L&D CoEs and business partners, support the development of a delivery strategy, change & launch communications plan, and maintenance plan Ensure tight governance control and actively manage/resolve risks and issues Conduct project retrospectives and act on lessons learned for continuous improvement Stay current with emerging trends in project management inclusive of Agile and hybrid project practices and principles Be an active member of the broader project management community by sharing subject matter expertise and learning to advance professional growth Required Skills 7–10 years of project management experience, preferably in a learning or adult training environment Project Management experience in L&D space Banking or financial industry or insurance company experience Thorough understanding of project management frameworks and methodologies Practical knowledge in adult learning principles for various delivery methods MS Project and MS Office Suite proficiency Managing medium to high complexity projects Learning and Development design and development experience Agile experience/SCRUM Proven track record of delivering results and commitment to operational and service excellence Strong client focus with ability to listen and quickly learn about various clients and become a trusted advisor on delivery learning solutions successfully Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently with changing business priorities in a fast-paced environment Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build relationships effectively, leveraging sound communication, negotiation, consensus-building and influencing skills Ability to tailor communications to different stakeholders at different levels Solutions-focused, "can-do" attitude to foster positive team morale and high engagement Excel in translating business needs into learning requirements in collaboration with L&D partners Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills Highly adaptable and flexible with ability to take initiative in a dynamic work environment Competency in team meeting facilitation in virtual environments leveraging collaboration tools such as MS Teams and Webex Strong organizational skills and strong communication skills Attention to detail Preferred Skills PMP and Agile certification Prior L&D experience in performance consulting, design, development, facilitation, and/or learning technologies Previous banking experience Experience with LMS and LXP Experience with eLearning tools and standards (e.g., SCORM, xAPI, HTML 5) and development software (e.g., Articulate Storyline/Rise) Education Requirements Post-secondary education required #J-18808-Ljbffr