Overview
Project Manager Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at RedCompass Labs
Project Manager
About RedCompass Labs
RedCompass Labs are payments experts focused exclusively on payments modernization. Over the last 23 years, RedCompass Labs has delivered 500+ projects across the world’s major payments schemes and platforms, including ISO 20022, SEPA, Swift, the Real-time Payments Network, and FedNow, ISO 20022 migrations, and FIS OPF, Finastra GPP, and ACI Worldwide.
Its flagship Payments Expert Agent is an AI solution purpose-built for the full payments modernization software development lifecycle. Trained on decades of deep payments expertise and more than 30,000 curated documents, the agent is certified to SOC 2 Type II.
With offices in London, Warsaw, Brussels, Miami, Toronto, and Pune, we support clients worldwide. To learn more about RedCompass Labs and our services, visit www.redcompasslabs.com.
About the Role
The Project manager role at RedCompass requires a strong focus on quality delivery, predictable outcomes, and meeting deadlines. This role is suited to someone who plans thoroughly, anticipates risks early, and actively tracks progress against scope, time, and budget. Project managers are expected to identify issues before they escalate and take ownership of resolving them.
Successful candidates are adaptable and able to work effectively within different client cultures. They can multitask across initiatives, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, communicate clearly and proactively, and keep stakeholders informed at all times. They are comfortable operating “in the weeds” , building plans, managing dependencies, tracking risks, and maintaining delivery momentum , while also stepping back to guide teams toward the broader objective.
A critical capability for this role is the ability to level communication appropriately for different audiences. Project managers can confidently run weekly delivery meetings with client teams, translating complex detail into clear, actionable updates. They are equally capable of raising their communication style for senior stakeholders, presenting at Steering Committees in a succinct, articulate, and well-positioned manner. They know how to frame progress, risks, decisions, and recommendations so executives can quickly understand what matters and act with confidence
RedCompass is seeking both emerging and experienced Project managerers. While they possess the core technical capabilities of a traditional project manager, their value lies in execution and problem-solving. Project managers at RedCompass get things done. They foresee challenges, make informed decisions under uncertainty, and lead teams and clients through complexity and change.
Project managers are resilient and outcome-focused. They take ownership for delivering change on time, within scope, and within budget. They act as project managers, trusted advisors, team leaders, and problem solvers – often simultaneously. They know when to dive deep to fully understand an issue and when to make timely decisions with imperfect information.
Above all, Project managers at RedCompass are strong communicators, forward-thinking planners, and committed delivery leaders. They lead with empathy and clarity, maintain accountability, and remain relentlessly focused on achieving results.
Role description
- You will be accountable for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, control, budgeting and closure of a project
- Ensuring that the project goals and deliverables are clearly defined and communicated accordingly to responsible parties
- Building, maintaining and tracking against a Mid-Level project Plan as a quality gate for both reporting to RedCompass Labs Management and how client delivery is to be measured
- Facilitating client workshops to present, validate and achieve consensus on business approaches, requirements, plans and timelines
- Asking penetrating questions, detect unstated assumptions and resolve conflicts
- Assessing and developing any contingency or recovery plans
- Recognizing the importance of bridging the project and the business/ Operations/ technical teams without bias
- Ensuring issues and risks are identified, tracked, actioned and mitigated in a timely manner to minimize uncertainty and impact to delivery schedule
- Supporting the program manager in delivering the project as part of a wider portfolio
- Demonstrating leadership qualities with a resilient approach to getting the job done
- Managing stakeholders with regards to target deliverables against project schedule and any impacts go-live date
- Creation of internal and external status reports for management partners
- You will own and be accountable for on point, effective, balanced project reporting at all levels, both to the client and internally at Redcompass labs
What you bring
- Global Team leadership experience, organizing and steering teams
- Strong planning, reporting and some budget management skills
- A problem solver and able to think through challenges and provide options for consideration with limited supervision
- Hands-on and analytical in understanding issues impacting progress
- Confident/experiences with senior stakeholders’ communications
- Experience with vendors and Technical/Development teams
- Able to understand client landscape and build appropriate relationships
- Effective time management, able to re-prioritize tasks/mange demands in order to keep a project on schedule
- Clear coherent communication, authoritative
- Direct and pragmatic in decision-making process
- Able to have intelligent and informed conversations with clients, team, stakeholders, and suppliers. Document outcomes and plan accordingly
Nice to have
- Experience with real-time and high-value payment systems in North America
- Exposure to global payment initiatives and cross-border payments
- PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Equivalent training and experience from a tier 1 consulting firm (Accenture, Deloitte, PWC, Bain, etc.) also acceptable
Why Join RedCompass Labs?
- Work on high‑impact financial technology projects that shape the future of payments and AI‑driven innovation
- Join a trust‑based, transparent, and collaborative culture where your voice matters and ideas influence outcomes
- Enjoy real ownership and autonomy in how you approach challenges, deliver work, and grow your expertise
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive global team across Canada, the UK, Europe, and Asia, where fairness and meritocracy guide every decision
- Collaborate daily with senior industry experts and leaders, accelerating your professional development
- Experience a human, respectful, and well‑structured recruitment and onboarding journey designed around clarity and mutual fit
- Grow through continuous learning, cross‑functional work, and exposure to both consulting and product‑building environments
- Join a company that values integrity, curiosity, and continuous improvement, and empowers you to make meaningful impact from day one
Competitive Package
- Competitive base salary and a performance bonus (up to 10% of annual salary)
- Medical insurance for you and your family
- 22 days of annual leave + public & bank holidays
Please Note
Before applying, please review the requirements carefully:
- We can only consider candidates based in Toronto, Canada – applications from outside this region will not be considered.
- This role requires a hybrid presence in our Toronto Office, 1 University Ave. Candidates must be able to attend regularly on an agreed basis 60% time per year.
RedCompass Labs is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring fair and equitable opportunities for all. This commitment drives innovation and enables us to deliver better outcomes for our clients.
Title: Project Manager
Company: RedCompass Labs
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada