Project Manager (Agile & Waterfall)

Job Description

Please Note:

• Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.

• This is a full-time regular role.

• You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement.

The work location for this role is 483 Bay Street in Toronto until approximately late 2026, when the work location will change to the new Mississauga office at 3 Robert Speck Parkway.

Who We are:

Fidelity Investments is a world leader in mutual funds and ETF management. We pride ourselves in proprietary and disciplined research-driven investing. We offer a complete line of products and services to investors through a network of third-party brokers and financial advisors. Our primary goal is to support investment professionals as they endeavor to prepare their clients’ retirement and other significant life goals which demand focused financial management.

The role:

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible to lead teams within a complex matrix environment to the successful completion of projects in support of multiple business lines, cross-functional in impact and are typically technical in nature. Depending on the type of project, it may follow the waterfall or agile methodology.

The PM is also accountable for the project team’s effectiveness by enabling the Agile methodologies to improve its practices within its frameworks.

• How You’ll Make an Impact:
  • Prepares project charter and develop detailed project plans including detailed scope statements, schedule and budget estimates and baselines, resource plans, quality plans and success criteria.
  • Completes all required project governance gates approval forms and presentations.
  • Establishes project communications and monitoring and control mechanisms.
  • Manages day to day project activities ensuring deliverables are met, risks are identified and assessed, and issues are managed and resolved.
  • Leads project team(s) in a matrix environment, clarifying roles & responsibilities, providing individual direction and feedback, and ensuring required communication support is in place.
  • Partners with the Project Management Office to ensure portfolio, program and project management standards, processes and procedures are adhered to.
  • Implements and utilizes reporting and control mechanisms, and in particular project change management approaches, to ensure the project’s triple constraints (time, cost, performance: scope and quality) are well managed and status and issues are reported to sponsors, executive sponsors and senior management on a timely basis.
  • Ensures project post implementation reviews are planned and executed in compliance with Fidelity standards.
  • Works with vendors, industry firms and internal Fidelity business units to explore innovative business solutions with new technologies and alternative processes.
  • Participates in the preparation of RFPs, evaluate proposals, statements of work and select vendors.
  • In conjunction with internal partners, participate in meetings and act as the central point of contact to manage tasks, relationships, and deliverables during the lifecycle of the project.
  • Clear and concise Product goal definition and backlog items that the Project Team can easily understand and act upon.
  • Address impediments related to unclear backlog items or changing scope.
  • Facilitate stakeholder collaboration across business and technology teams.
  • Periodic advisory and coaching of the organization on Agile methodologies.
  • Continuous improvement reviews of the organization’s effectiveness at adopting Agile methodologies.
  • Ongoing support and the removal of barriers between stakeholders and Project Teams.
  • Periodic reporting of Project Team performance through well-defined Key Performance Indicators (e.g. burn-down / burn-up charts, velocity, etc.), value generation, and taking into consideration feedback from the Project Team, Business Owner, and key stakeholders.

• What We’re Looking For
  • University Degree or equivalent work experience or equivalent experience.
  • Certified Scrum Master or Professional Scrum Master certification.
  • Project Management Professional certification.

• What You Will Bring
  • Minimum 5 years of experience working in a Project/Program Management and/ Scrum Master capacity.
  • Extensive experience in leading business and systems delivery teams using Project Management and Agile methodologies.
  • In-depth knowledge of Project Management and Agile frameworks, principles, and processes
  • Strong coaching and leadership skills.
  • Team focused with ability to teach teams how to be self-organized.
  • Adaptable to change and comfortable with transparency, inspection, and adaption.
  • Comfortable working with multiple teams.
  • Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships with cross divisional teams, senior management, and internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to work with cross divisional teams, senior management, and internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills

Total Rewards That Reflect Your Impact

We believe exceptional work deserves exceptional recognition. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your success today—and your financial well-being tomorrow.

Total Rewards That Reflect Your Impact

We believe exceptional work deserves exceptional recognition. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation package designed to support your success today—and your financial well-being tomorrow.

For this role, your total rewards include:

• Base Salary and Discretionary Performance Bonus: A competitive annual range of $105,000 to $164,000, based on your experience and qualifications.
• RRSP Contribution: After 6 months of employment, we invest in your future with an RRSP contribution—no employee matching required.

We’re proud to offer a compensation package that aligns with provincial pay transparency requirements.

This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization—an opportunity to step into a role where your talents will make a meaningful difference.

Some of the ways we will help you feel valued and supported as part of our team:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive total compensation, including company contributions to your group RRSP without a matching requirement from you.
• Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day, with 100% employer-paid premiums, which include up to $5000 annually for mental health services and therapy.
• Parental leave top-up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks.
• Up to $650 for home office equipment.
• Generous time off policy, including two paid days annually to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
• Diversity and inclusion programs, including an active network of Employee Resource Groups.
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including access to over 11,000 training and development courses, tuition reimbursement, and monetary rewards for completing a required designation.

We care a lot about fostering a compassionate, people-centric culture, and are proud to have been named one of Canada’s Top 100 employers for the last five years.

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process

Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at [email protected].

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process

Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at [email protected].

No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why Work at Fidelity?

We are proud to be recipients of the following:

Awards

• Canada's Top 100 Employers
o Greater Toronto's Top Employers
o Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers
o Canada's Top Employers for Young People

• Great Place To Work® Certified
o Best Workplaces for Inclusion
o Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness
o Best Workplaces for Today's Youth
o Best Workplaces for Women
o Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
o Best Workplaces in Ontario
o Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams

• LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada

• Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work
o HRD - 5-Star Benefit Program
o HRD - 5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer

Designations
• Canadian Compassionate Companies – Certified
• Benefits Canada's Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy
• TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting
• Canadian HR Reporter's Most Innovative HR Team