Project Manager (Financial Domain | IT Risk | Budgeting | AI Tools)

Job Description: Project Manager (Financial Domain | IT Risk | Budgeting | AI Tools)

Location: Toronto, ON (4 days/ week)

Notes

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.
• Strong 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 modern 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.