Transformation Deployment Lead
JOB_53617611122619Job type
ContractLocation
CalgaryProfession
Projects & Change ManagementIndustry
Banking & Financial ServicesPay
Regarding profilesClosing date
28 Feb 2026
Transformation Deployment Lead
Contract : From 6 to 12 months
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Your new company
Join a leading financial services organization recognized for its innovative approach to asset management and technology-driven solutions. The company is committed to delivering excellence in investment operations and transformation projects.
Your new role
As a Transformation Deployment Lead, you will drive end-to-end deployment planning and execution across critical work streams, including testing, cutover/conversion, and business readiness. You will manage vendors, risks, and issues to ensure a seamless rollout of large-scale financial systems. Key responsibilities include:
- Testing: Oversee test execution, ensuring plans, resources, and defect management processes are in place. Validate business acceptance criteria for deployment.
- Cutover/Conversion:
Lead rehearsals and execution, ensuring fallback and continuity plans are ready. - Business Readiness: Confirm operational readiness, including workarounds for unresolved defects and Day 2 planning.
- Hypercare/Warranty: Define and manage post-deployment support plans.
- Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and quality.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks impacting project success.
What you'll need to succeed
- Deep expertise in financial asset management, fund accounting, and platforms such as SimCorp Dimensions; experience with BlackRock Aladdin is highly desirable.
- Proven track record in large-scale project deployments, including joining projects midstream and implementing course corrections without disrupting progress.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams and vendors.
- Excellent problem-solving, risk management, and communication skills.
What you'll get in return
- Opportunity to lead a high-impact deployment within a global financial organization.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Exposure to cutting-edge financial technology platforms and strategic transformation initiatives.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment with career growth opportunities.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Talk to Shannon Garland, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Vancouver (EN), 450 – 1095 W. Pender street, VancouverTelephone: 6046484308JOB_53617611122619