The IT Project Manager is responsible for applying project management methodologies throughout all phases of the project lifecycle. This includes project design, scope management, cost control, quality assurance, and performance reporting. The role requires solid organizational skills, stakeholder management, and adherence to governance policies while supporting the audit and compliance team.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, track, and manage project budgets, plans, timelines, and scope

Manage project resources, including procuring staff, motivating, coaching, and advising team members

Collaborate with functional project teams to define business requirements

Lead development teams in delivering high-quality software solutions that meet business needs

Define and oversee test plans to ensure products are defect-free prior to User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Facilitate UAT processes and develop rollout plans and procedures

Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses to stakeholders

Ensure adherence to systems development and project management best practices

Present updates and recommendations to steering committees or project sponsors

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)

PMP or PMI certification required

5–7 years of proven project management experience

Strong people management and team-building skills

Ability to adapt and exercise sound judgment in a dynamic environment with competing priorities

Quick learner of business processes and effective collaborator with stakeholders at all levels

Strong risk assessment and management skills for technology applications and business functions

Experience delivering technology and business application solutions in large-scale, multi-platform environments

Preferred Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills





Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies

Ability to manage budgets and timelines effectively

Technical background and/or compliance or risk experience

Experience in financial institutions

Candidate Requirements Must-Have Skills:

Governance policies knowledge

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Technical background

Compliance or risk experience

Client Call Notes:

PM will support compliance work within a broader integrated Risk & Compliance initiative. This team supports the risk and compliance team at Manulife and is looking for an IT PM

Includes Archer configuration project, budgeting, tracking, governance, and stakeholder communication.

This role is for a Senior Project Manager supporting a multi-year Risk & Compliance program at Manulife.

The PM will work closely with both business and technology teams to manage financials, governance, stakeholder communication, and delivery execution.

The environment is structured, complex, and requires someone who can quickly understand governance processes, coordinate across teams, and ensure projects stay on time and on budget.

A strong, confident PM with enterprise experience is essential.

Must-Haves

5–7+ years of hands-on Project Management experience (Must have led large, multi-million-dollar projects — not a junior PM or coordinator.)

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills (Frequent interaction with Risk, Compliance, and Technology leadership.)

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple moving parts in a complex environment.

PMP or PMI certification (required).

Ability to work hybrid in Toronto; Waterloo acceptable with occasional site visits.

Nice-to-Haves

Experience delivering technology or IT-enabled projects.

Background in Risk, Compliance, or Audit programs.

Exposure to Archer (configuration or implementation).

Experience in structured enterprise environments with governance-heavy PMO processes.

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📌 IT Project Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Compunnel
📍 Winnipeg