Posted: June 4, 2026
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Senior IT Project Manager, Compliance & Audit - Toronto is listed at Manulife in Toronto, ON. The Beaver Board aggregates this opening from the employer's career page — apply using the button below to reach the official application. Browse more jobs at Manulife.
Manulife, a leading international financial services provider, is seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Project Manager in Toronto, Ontario. This pivotal role focuses on leading complex, cross-functional technology initiatives specifically within the regulated domains of Law, Compliance, Audit, and Government Relations. The successful candidate will drive essential digitization, automation, and process improvement initiatives, directly contributing to enhanced business efficiency and robust risk management strategies across Manulife’s operations. This position offers significant visibility to senior leadership, providing an unparalleled opportunity to deliver high-impact projects that shape the future of our enterprise transformation.
As a Senior IT Project Manager at Manulife, you will own the full project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through to execution, monitoring, and closure, leveraging best-practice methodologies. A key aspect of this role involves leading critical initiatives focused on digitization, automation, process improvement, and cost optimisation, partnering closely with business stakeholders to define scope, requirements, and implementation strategies. Your extensive experience will be crucial in managing project scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure successful delivery. Furthermore, you will lead and coordinate diverse cross-functional teams, translating intricate business requirements into actionable delivery plans, while also overseeing vendor relationships to maintain compliance and optimal performance across all project initiatives.
Candidates for this Senior IT Project Manager role must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and demonstrate over 10 years of experience managing complex, cross-functional technology projects. Significant experience, specifically 5-7 years within financial services or other heavily regulated environments, is essential, alongside a PMP certification and proficiency in Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies. Preferred qualifications include proven experience managing initiatives within Legal, Compliance, Government, or Audit domains, coupled with strong financial acumen and expertise in risk management and governance frameworks. Joining Manulife means being empowered to grow your career in a flexible environment that champions well-being and inclusion. We support our employees in shaping the future they envision, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, recognising the invaluable experience and dedication you bring to every project and process improvement initiative.
