Project Manager - Mergers and Acquisitions (Toronto) (Winnipeg)

Program Manager IV – Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

Duration: 1 year. Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 2 days onsite/week). Potential for Extension/FTE Conversion: Yes. Interview Process: 2–3 rounds, including an assignment. Target Start: ASAP. Pay Rates: T4: 60-68, IC: 70-82.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and manage end-to-end project plans, timelines, milestones, and dependencies.
• Lead project meetings, drive discussions, track action items, and ensure follow-through.
• Collaborate across HR, Compensation, Engineering, Operations, and other business teams.
• Gather, document, and manage business and technical requirements.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks/issues, and proactively coordinate resolutions.
• Prepare stakeholder communications, status updates, and presentation materials.
• Support testing, readiness planning, and change management activities.
• Ensure projects remain aligned with compensation processes and operational timelines.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Scheduling and facilitating meetings with stakeholders and project teams.
• Coordinating with teams to resolve blockers and escalations.
• Tracking project deliverables and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Managing communications and maintaining project documentation.
• Driving accountability and momentum across cross‑functional workstreams.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working at a Big 4 or major consulting firm.
• Solid program/project management experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience gathering and documenting requirements.
• Basic understanding of end-to-end compensation processes.
• Proven ability to work across multiple teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting M&A integration or implementation initiatives.
• Exposure to compensation systems and structures.
• Experience working in highly cooperative, cross‑functional environments.
• Familiarity with Salesforce/Org62 is considered an asset.

Candidate Profile

• 3–8 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Candidates with under 3 years may be considered underqualified.
• Candidates with 8+ years may be considered overqualified.
• Must be comfortable working onsite in Toronto twice per week.
• Must be able to work within EST hours.