Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Audit Remediation & Governance
Location: Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Canada
Note: " *Candidates must have prior experience in regulated Banking or Financial Services environments (non-negotiable) *
Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a critical audit remediation and governance program within a regulated Financial Services environment. This role will focus on closing high-severity internal audit findings and establishing a robust governance framework across a complex, federated technology landscape.
The ideal candidate brings deep Financial Services Industry (FSI) experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record in audit, risk, and regulatory-driven initiatives.
Key Responsibilities Audit Remediation Leadership Lead end-to-end remediation of high-severity internal audit findings
Drive closure of audit issues across a federated patching program involving 30+ teams and 50+ asset classes
Ensure alignment with internal audit, operational risk management (ORM), and compliance standards
Governance Program Development Establish and operationalize a net-new governance function from the ground up
Define governance frameworks, processes, controls, and reporting structures
Implement sustainable processes for patching oversight, compliance tracking, and risk mitigation
Stakeholder Management Engage directly with senior stakeholders including Internal Audit, ORM, and CIO-level leadership
Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and executive reporting
Act as a key liaison between technology teams, risk functions, and business leadership
Program & Delivery Management Manage cross-functional delivery across multiple teams in a highly matrixed setting
Track milestones,



risks, dependencies, and remediation progress
Ensure timely delivery of program objectives with strong attention to regulatory compliance
Required Qualifications Minimum 8+ years of Project/Program Management experience
Mandatory experience within Banking or regulated Financial Services environments
Proven experience leading audit remediation and governance initiatives
Strong understanding of patch management, risk frameworks, and control environments
Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional programs
Preferred Qualifications PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent
Experience working with Internal Audit and Operational Risk Management functions
Familiarity with regulatory expectations and compliance frameworks in financial services
Experience building governance functions or frameworks from scratch
Key Competencies Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication and executive presentation abilities
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-paced environments
Additional Requirements Candidates must have prior experience in regulated Banking or Financial Services environments (non-negotiable)
Ability to work onsite or in a hybrid model within the GTA region (as required)
*For more details reach at* *[email protected] **.*
About Navitas Partners, LLC: *It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided, and your salary will be discussed upfront.*

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