Program Manager

Dexian; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian in Toronto is seeking a seasoned Project/Program Manager to lead a diverse portfolio. You will own end-to-end delivery across 21 projects planned for next year, stepping in during December for the Project Director.

This hybrid role requires strong stakeholder management, milestone tracking, and decision leadership to ensure timely execution and governance through a structured delivery model, with ongoing collaboration with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in project/program management.
• Strong portfolio management and end-to-end ownership experience.
• Proven ability to track milestones, dependencies, constraints, and project blockers.
• Strong decision-making and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience in driving projects to successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the overall project portfolio.
• Track milestones, dependencies, constraints, risks and blockers.
• Coordinate with multiple project leads and stakeholders to ensure timely execution and successful delivery.
• Step in for the Project Director during December to manage the portfolio.
• Drive decisions, ensure accountability, and maintain visibility across the portfolio.

Skills

Portfolio management

End-to-end ownership

Milestone tracking

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Project delivery

Tools

SharePoint

MS 365

AI-enabled solutions

Job description

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)3 day a week in office

Duration: Until June 2027 (initially)

Project Overview

• Audit Methodology Simplification: Streamlining and simplifying existing audit methodologies and processes.
• Technology Transformation: Supporting the implementation of technology solutions, including AI-enabled tools to generate initial drafts of audit-related documentation.
• Global Delivery Model Reporting: Coordinating with project leads to gather updates and track progress related to resource movement within the Global Delivery Model.
• The Project Director will be on planned leave during December, and the immediate requirement is for someone who can step in and manage the portfolio in their absence.
• Once the Project Director returns, the selected candidate will work alongside them to drive ongoing delivery.
• Take ownership of the overall project portfolio, currently comprising 21 projects planned for delivery next year.
• Track project milestones, dependencies, constraints, risks, and blockers.
• Drive decisions, ensure accountability, and maintain visibility across the portfolio.
• Coordinate with multiple project leads and stakeholders to ensure timely execution and successful delivery.

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in project/program management.
• Strong portfolio management and end-to-end ownership experience.
• Proven ability to track milestones, dependencies, constraints, and project blockers.
• Strong decision-making and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience in driving projects to successful completion.

Good to Have

• Experience automating processes using MS tools such as SharePoint, MS 365, or AI-enabled solutions.
• Exposure to senior leadership or executive-level stakeholders.
• Background in Internal Audit, Risk Management, or related functions.
• Previous experience within the Banking and Financial Services industry.

Ideal Candidate Profile – Best vs. Average

Preferred Candidate:

• Strong Project/Program Manager with proven experience managing complex portfolios and driving successful project delivery.
• Someone who can independently take ownership, influence stakeholders, drive decisions, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong project management expertise is the priority, even if the candidate does not have a direct audit background.

Average Candidate:

• Someone with an audit-focused background but limited experience in independently managing project portfolios or driving end-to-end project delivery.

Key Selection Priority:

Key Selection Priority: Strong project/program management and portfolio ownership experience should take precedence over a pure audit background.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status