IT Risk Project Manager (Audit & Compliance)
Job Summary
IT Risk Project Manager (Audit & Compliance)
Drive audit and compliance remediation efforts within a global insurance environment. This role sits at the intersection of IT risk and delivery where you will coordinate large-scale compliance initiatives work directly with technology teams and ensure critical remediation work is completed on time.
This is a hands-on coordination role not a traditional project manager position. Success depends on your ability to organize data influence stakeholders and push work forward in a complex environment.
What is in it for you:
Salaried: $70-80 per hour.
Incorporated Business Rate: $85-95 per hour.
4-month contract (extension not guaranteed)
Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.
Hybrid model Toronto (on-site Tuesday to Thursday; remote Monday & Friday)
High-visibility mandate aligned with audit and compliance deadlines
Responsibilities:
Coordinate IT risk and audit compliance workstreams across multiple teams.
Analyze large datasets (Excel/CSV) to identify non-compliance trends.
Break down complex compliance issues into actionable items.
Work with tech leads and system owners to drive remediation efforts.
Track progress manage risks and escalate blockers when needed.
Translate technical and risk requirements between teams.
Support stakeholder reporting (status risks compliance progress).
Help prioritize remediation work in a high-pressure environment.
What you need to succeed:
Must-have
510 years total experience in project coordination IT or delivery roles.
35 years exposure to IT risk audit or compliance environments.
Strong experience working with IT / engineering teams.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables large data sets analysis).
Experience tracking deliverables risks and timelines.
Nice to have
Exposure to security frameworks (NIST ISO SOX).
Experience with Power BI or data visualization tools.
PMP CISA CRISC or similar certifications.
Experience in financial services or large enterprise environments.
What will make you stand out:
You can take messy incomplete data and turn it into clear actions.
Youve pushed teams to deliver under tight deadlines
Youre comfortable working between technical and non-technical teams.
You dont wait for direction you move things forward.
Important to know:
You are not doing hands-on technical work.
You are not owning a full project or budget.
You are accountable for progress without direct authority.
This role requires strong presence onsite to influence stakeholders.
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