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Senior Project Manager — Backbase

Aequilibrium

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of technology leadership in financial services
  • 5+ years in Digital Banking
  • Direct experience in Credit Unions or Community Banking
  • Proven track record leading implementations on the Backbase digital platform

Responsibilities

  • Lead Backbase digital banking platform initiatives for credit unions
  • Bridge the gap between Executive Strategy and Agile Execution
  • Manage both Product Vision Requirements and Program Governance Execution
  • Resolve high-stakes conflicts between internal teams, external vendors, and CU executives

Key facts

Hard skills

Digital Banking Business Analysis Scrum (Software Development) Artificial Intelligence Computational Tools

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Negotiation

About the company

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Aequilibrium

IT Services & IT Consulting

Aequilibrium is an award-winning IT consulting company, headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Considered one of the top digital agencies in Canada, focused on digital transformation and innovation, with capabilities to embrace the future of connection with XR technologies. We enrich people’s lives by crafting remarkable experiences and helping businesses thrive in a digital world. Winner of multiple VancouverUX awards for digital product design, Aequilibrium provides consulting (cloud, enterprise architecture, digital and product strategy) and implementation services (UI/UX design, full-stack development, DevOps, and QA) to help progressive companies with strategy, experience, and technology to be more resilient, differentiate, and thrive. Aequilibrium acts as a trusted advisor to help clients accelerate speed to market and reduce the risk with the delivery of complex enterprise projects, involving omnichannel experiences for web, mobile, and XR. We are remote-first with a focus on high-quality delivery by our employees and we welcome clients and applications from around the world. Be a part of our story! Explore our service offerings: https://aequilibrium.com/services/ View and apply for open positions: aequilibrium.com/jobs

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryIT Services & IT Consulting
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

Senior Project Manager — Backbase

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with deep expertise in leading Backbase digital banking platform initiatives for credit unions. This is a hybrid "Player-Coach" role that bridges the gap between Executive Strategy and Agile Execution.

Operating across Aequilibrium’s Four Lenses model (Strategy, Experience, Technology, and Delivery), you will be responsible for both the "What" (Product Vision & Requirements) and the "How" (Program Governance & Execution). This role is for a transformation leader who has led large-scale Backbase implementations within the credit union sector.

Who You Are

You are a rare talent who combines the analytical precision of a Senior Business Analyst with the strategic authority of a Project Manager. You understand:
  • The Ecosystem: Core banking integrations, middleware, digital platforms, and member-facing mobile/web workflows.
  • The Business: Credit union operating models, regulatory constraints (OSFI, BCFSA), and the unique "Member-First" philosophy.
  • The Future: You are an early adopter of AI collaboration tools to accelerate delivery, synthesize complex workstreams, and drive data-driven personalization in banking products.
  • The Leadership: You are a master negotiator, capable of resolving high-stakes conflicts between internal teams, external vendors, and CU executives (CIOs, COOs, CEOs).
Qualification Requirements Must-Have:
  • Experience: 10+ years of technology leadership in financial services, with at least 5 years specifically in Digital Banking.
  • CU Expertise: Direct experience working within Credit Unions or Community Banking environments is mandatory.
  • Platform Knowledge: Proven track record leading implementations on the Backbase digital platform.
  • Hybrid Skillset: Demonstrated ability to perform deep-dive Business Analysis (user stories, functional specs) while simultaneously managing high-level Program Governance.
  • Agile Mastery: Expert in Scrum/Kanban/SAFe and hybrid delivery models.
  • AI Proficiency: Active use of AI productivity tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.) to enhance project documentation and delivery speed.
  • Communication: Exceptional executive-level communication and stakeholder facilitation skills.
  • Education: University degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Compensation

The salary range for this high-impact role is CAD $120,000 – $140,000 annually, depending on the depth of leadership experience and expertise in digital banking platforms.

Location

AEQ is a fully remote organization. Candidates must be located in North, Central, or South America.  

About Aequilibrium

Aequilibrium (AEQ) is a digital consulting and innovation services firm focused on strategy, experience design, and technology. Through AEQ Innovate, we explore and build next-generation solutions using XR, AI, and immersive technologies to elevate employee training, onboarding, and human-centered experiences.

Our vision is to enrich people’s lives by crafting remarkable experiences.

Learn more at https://aequilibrium.com/careers.

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