Sr. IT PM – Governance

  • Date Posted Mar 5, 2026
  • Location Toronto, ON
  • Job Type Contract
  • Job ID 19357

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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Sr. IT PM – Governance. This position involves managing multiple high-risk programs in the banking or financial services sector, ensuring successful delivery aligned with strategic compliance and operational goals.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, execution, and delivery of multiple regulatory-focused programs across technology initiatives.
  • Indirectly manage diverse project teams including Business Analysts, SMEs, and technical resources within Agile, hybrid, or PDLC frameworks.
  • Engage executive sponsors, senior leadership, and stakeholders to ensure transparency, compliance, and delivery of program objectives.
  • Establish robust governance structures and protocols to support program oversight.
  • Communicate program status, risks, and issues effectively to key stakeholders at all levels.
  • Provide strategic advice on best practices in program management, risk mitigation, and compliance.
  • Collaborate with partners to assign appropriate resources and ensure timely delivery.
  • Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, incorporating risk factors.
  • Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to alleviate potential impacts.
  • Support vendor management, RFP processes, and strategic sourcing activities for program success.
  • Utilize TDBG principles and best practices for program lifecycle and governance documentation.

Desired Skill-Set

  • 10+ years of Project Management experience in large, complex technology projects within a financial institution.
  • Proven track record managing multi-million dollar budgets and ensuring compliance with governance standards.
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, especially with executive levels.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  • Experience using MS Office Suite, Jira, Confluence, and Clarity is a plus.
  • Certifications such as PMP or Scaled Agile are an asset.

Nice to Have

  • Prior experience within banking organizations.
  • Regulatory delivery experience.
  • Complex data project experience.
  • Familiarity with Agile tools and methodologies.

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