Senior Project Manager – Governance & Risk

IFG International Financial Group Ltd; Canada; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A large enterprise organization in Canada is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead governance and risk-focused initiatives. This is an 8-month contract with potential extensions, operating in a hybrid model with 2 days onsite. Key responsibilities include managing end-to-end project delivery, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring successful outcomes. Candidates should have 5-10+ years of project management experience, strong governance skills, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of project management experience.
• Experience in governance, risk, or transformation projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery including planning, execution, and closure.
• Manage project timelines, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to ensure alignment.

Skills

Project management experience

Governance and risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Our client, a large enterprise organization, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead governance and risk-focused initiatives within a large enterprise environment. This is an 8-month contract (with potential extension), starting ASAP, operating in a hybrid model with 2 days onsite and a standard 37.5-hour work week. The role involves managing end-to-end project delivery, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, and driving successful outcomes across complex transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery including planning, execution, and closure
• Manage project timelines, risks, issues, and dependencies
• Drive governance and ensure adherence to project frameworks
• Provide executive-level reporting and project updates
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to ensure alignment
• Identify and implement corrective actions for project risks and challenges

Must-Have Requirements

• 5-10+ years of project management experience
• Strong experience in governance, risk, or transformation projects
• Experience delivering projects within large organizations or financial services
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage complex projects and drive outcomes

Nice-to-Have

• PMP or project management certification
• Experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, Power BI, or SharePoint
• Exposure to data or regulatory projects

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments