Senior Project Manager Data

Tradition's goal is to provide superior client services. As such, teamwork, creativity, reliability and integrity are components of a work ethic taken very seriously since the company was founded in 1959.

As we continue to evolve our global data platform We are seeking a highly capable and structured Senior Project Manager to join our Head Office and lead a portfolio of complex, interconnected data initiatives at the group level. This role is responsible for delivering projects across data platform architecture, data governance frameworks, and enterprise data management processes. The Senior PM will coordinate with regional project managers, cross-functional teams, and executive stakeholders to ensure timely, consistent, and business-aligned execution.

Strategic Project Leadership

Lead the Program Management for the global data platform and the planning, execution, and delivery of data-related projects initiated by Head Office

Ensure alignment with group data strategy and CIO office priorities

Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders including Data, Technology, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Business teams

Work closely with executive management, preparing and delivering regular dashboards, status reports, and decision papers

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, define interdependencies

Implement structured milestone tracking and reporting mechanisms for senior management

Drive standardization and quality across projects while respecting local operational specificities

Ensure appropriate risk management and escalation procedures

Establish and maintain governance forums and working groups, and contribute to steering committee materials

Minimum 10 years of project / program management with at least 3 years in Senior Leadership role

Demonstrated success in data-centric projects

Strong organizational and executive communication skills — both verbal and written — with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders

Familiarity with data governance and cataloging tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation), and cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Azure, Databricks)

Strong interpersonal skills, cultural awareness, and ability to work across geographies and time zones

Experience with data lakes / platforms, governance frameworks, master data, metadata, data quality

Background in managing cross-border, multi-cultural teams

PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification required; Agile experience a plus

Experience in both waterfall and agile delivery methodologies

Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills

Fluent in English; fluency in French is a plus

Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Technology, Finance, or a related discipline

Training in program management methodologies

Opportunity to lead data transformation at the core of the organization

International working environment with global exposure

Competitive compensation package including performance bonuses