Job Description: Project Manager (Financial Domain | IT Risk | Budgeting | AI Tools)
Location: Toronto, ON (4 days/ week)

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We have 2 opening:

Jr. Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

About Smart IT Frame
At Smart IT Frame , we connect top talent with leading organizations across the USA. With over a decade of staffing excellence, we specialize in IT, healthcare, and professional roles, empowering both clients and candidates to grow together.

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in the financial domain, combined with expertise in IT risk management, project budgeting, reporting, financial reconciliation, and practical use of AI-driven project tools. This role is responsible for end to end delivery of cross functional financial and technology related initiatives with strong governance and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Delivery

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of financial and risk-related projects.

Develop project charters, timelines, work breakdown structures, and governance plans.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams in finance, operations, technology, and compliance.

Ensure deliverables meet scope, timeline, and quality standards.

Identify, assess, and monitor technology and operational risks affecting financial processes.

Maintain risk registers, risk scoring models, and mitigation strategies.

Partner with IT security, compliance, and audit teams to address risk exposures.

Oversee compliance with regulatory frameworks (SOX, cybersecurity standards, audit controls).

Budgeting, Cost Control & Reporting

Create and manage project budgets, cost models, and funding forecasts.

Track actuals vs. budget, perform variance analysis, and flag deviations.

Prepare detailed financial and operational status reports for senior management.

Support vendor management and invoice validation.

Oversee reconciliation of project and operational financial data across ledgers and systems.





Ensure consistency across ERP systems, financial statements, and project reporting tools.

Investigate discrepancies and collaborate with finance teams to resolve mismatches.

Strengthen internal controls to improve reconciliation accuracy and audit readiness.

AI Tools & Automation

Leverage AI-powered project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Asana/Jira AI, Power BI AI insights) to:

Automate reporting and documentation

Summarize risk logs and financial data

Predict risks and cost overruns

Improve workflow efficiency

Identify opportunities for AI/automation integration to enhance project delivery.

Stakeholder Communication & Leadership

Manage relationships with business, finance, IT, vendors, and senior executives.

Facilitate stakeholder workshops, steering committee updates, and project briefings.

Provide clear communication of risks, dependencies, and project performance.

Drive consensus across diverse teams and ensure alignment on priorities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).

4–8+ years of experience in project management, specifically in financial services, banking, insurance, or capital markets.

Robust experience in IT risk, technology governance, and regulatory compliance.

Proven capability in budgeting, financial reporting, and reconciliation workflows.

Proficiency with AI-enhanced productivity tools and contemporary PM platforms.

Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Experience with MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Jira, Asana, or similar tools.

Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, or ITIL are an advantage.

Preferred Skills

Experience delivering regulatory or audit-driven initiatives.

Familiarity with financial products and operational processes.

Strong understanding of cybersecurity and IT control frameworks.

Ability to lead multiple medium-to-large projects in fast-paced environments.

Knowledge of data analytics, dashboards, and KPI development.

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📌 Project Manager (Financial Domain | IT Risk | Budgeting | AI Tools) (Ontario)
🏢 Smart IT Frame
📍 Ontario