Project Manager (1-year Contract)

Who We Are
At Momentum Financial Services Group, we help people move forward by reimagining how money works for those who need it most. With more than 40 years of experience, we’re the team behind Money Mart—Canada’s largest non-bank branch network—and a leader in financial solutions for underserved communities.

From short-term loans to money transfers and prepaid cards, we power the products, technology, and operations that connect millions of customers each year to the money they need, when they need it.

At MFSG, we work together across teams and functions to create something bigger than ourselves: solutions that remove barriers and give people access to money they might not get anywhere else. Whether you’re solving problems, building systems, or shaping strategy, your work fuels real support for real people.

We’ve Got You Covered

• Compensation Philosophy – Competitive pay aligned with experience and market standards
• Discretionary Annual Bonus – Rewarding both individual and company performance
• Comprehensive Benefits – Health and dental coverage with premiums fully paid, plus access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plans – Helping you plan and save for the future
• Hybrid Work Environment – Flexibility to balance remote and in-office collaboration; enjoy our corporate HQ spaces designed for teamwork and creativity
• Perks and Rewards – Tuition reimbursement, professional development support, discounts through Perkopolis, and recognition programs that celebrate your impact

The Job: Project Manager

Reporting into the Senior Manager PMO, the Project Manager will be responsible for the full cycle requirements gathering, planning, delivery and reporting on key projects impacting cross functional areas of the business. The successful candidate in this application will be one who demonstrates a highly collaborative and proactive approach to project management and the ability to pull teams together from different areas of the business in order to collaboratively deliver on high priority enterprise wide projects.  

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Lead and manage enterprise-wide projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, scope, budget, and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives and deliverables, aligning with organizational goals.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success
• Monitor and report on project progress, providing regular updates to stakeholders, senior management, and executive leadership.
• Utilize project analytics to make informed decisions, optimize resource allocation, and enhance project efficiency.
• Manage third-party vendors, contracts and external partnerships to ensure seamless project execution and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for project-related expenditures.
• Foster effective communication channels among team members and stakeholders, facilitating a smooth exchange of project-related information.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, risk logs, and post-implementation reports.
• Identify and resolve project issues, bottlenecks, and conflicts to maintain project momentum and quality.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills, inspiring and motivating the project team to achieve exceptional results.
• Support the growth and development of the ePMO through the implementation and continuous improvement of a Project Management framework.
• Champion change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions for stakeholders and alignment with business strategies.

What You Bring:

• Strong leadership abilities with experience managing cross-functional teams and executive-level stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and concisely.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and possessing strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with multiple priorities.
• Expertise in project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Asana, or Smartsheet.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking.
• Ability to negotiate, resolve conflicts and facilitate discussions across diverse teams.

Education + Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, technology, finance, or a related field.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in the full-cycle planning and delivery of highly complex enterprise-wide projects.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager in the finance or fintech industry, with a successful track record of delivering complex projects.
• Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management environments.
• Experience working in retail banking, consumer lending or financial technology operations is preferred.

Ready to apply your Project Management expertise to make a real impact? Join us and help shape the future of MFSG. Apply today and let’s build the future of MFSG, together.

Committed to Equal Opportunity: 
 
MFSG is committed to accommodating applicants up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. If you are selected for an interview, please notify MFSG if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation, MFSG will work with you to determine how to meet your needs. 

Please note: The salary range, inclusive of bonus, for this position is between C$ 85,000 to C$ 135,000.