Program Manager – Audit Transformation & Technology Initiatives (Contract)
Location: Hybrid (3 days/week onsite in Downtown Toronto)
Duration: November 2026 to May 2027 (6-Month Contract)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Rate: Up to $80.00/hr T4 + 4% Vacation Pay
About the Opportunity
Our client, a leading organization in the financial services sector, is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and coordinate a portfolio of strategic audit transformation and technology initiatives. This role will be responsible for driving governance, portfolio oversight, executive reporting, and stakeholder engagement across multiple enterprise programs focused on process modernization, AI adoption, and operating model transformation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Program Manager who thrives in complex environments, enjoys working with executive stakeholders, and has a proven track record of delivering large-scale transformation initiatives.
Key Initiatives
Audit Methodology Modernization
- Drive simplification of audit planning and execution methodologies.
- Coordinate activities, monitor progress, and track outcomes.
- Facilitate stakeholder collaboration and decision-making.
AI-Enabled Transformation Programs
- Support initiatives focused on leveraging AI and automation within audit processes.
- Manage project dependencies, milestones, risks, and reporting.
- Partner with business and technology stakeholders to ensure successful execution.
Global Delivery Model Transformation
- Coordinate portfolio-level reporting across multiple projects.
- Track resource transition initiatives and operational impacts.
- Consolidate updates from project leads and provide executive-level status reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Portfolio Management
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 20+ strategic initiatives.
- Establish and maintain integrated project plans, roadmaps, and delivery schedules.
- Monitor risks, dependencies, resource constraints, and delivery milestones.
- Ensure initiatives maintain alignment with organizational objectives.
Governance & Reporting
- Lead governance processes and recurring program cadences.
- Prepare executive-ready status reports, dashboards, and presentations.
- Facilitate steering committee meetings and decision forums.
- Track action items, decisions, risks, and escalations.
Stakeholder Management
- Partner with senior leaders, business stakeholders, technology teams, finance, and operational groups.
- Drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
- Influence decision-making and maintain accountability across initiatives.
Financial & Benefits Tracking
- Monitor program budgets, cost savings, benefits realization, and productivity targets.
- Identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Support forecasting and financial reporting activities.
Transformation Leadership
- Bring structure, prioritization, and execution discipline across multiple workstreams.
- Support change management and organizational transformation initiatives.
- Develop clear, decision-ready materials for senior leadership.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of Program or Project Management experience.
- Strong experience managing multiple concurrent projects or portfolios.
- Demonstrated ability to establish governance frameworks and reporting processes.
- Experience managing project timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, and escalations.
- Exceptional organizational, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to drive initiatives forward and influence outcomes.
- Excellent executive communication and presentation abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft 365 technologies including:
- SharePoint
- Power Automate
- Microsoft Lists
- AI-enabled productivity tools
- Background in Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or Internal Controls.
- Experience within Financial Services, Insurance, Banking, or related industries.
- Exposure to enterprise transformation, operating model changes, or strategic PMO environments.
What Will Make You Stand Out
- Demonstrated success delivering complex enterprise-wide programs.
- Portfolio management experience across multiple workstreams.
- Progressive career growth with increasing leadership responsibilities.
- Experience preparing executive and board-level reporting materials.
- Strong transformation, governance, and strategic planning experience.
- Proven track record leading initiatives from concept through delivery.
Interview Process
- Up to 2 virtual interview rounds
- Approximately 30 minutes per interview
- Quick hiring timeline
Apply If You Have Experience In
- Enterprise Program Management
- PMO Leadership
- Portfolio Governance
- Transformation Management
- Executive Reporting
- Strategic Planning
- Change Management
- Financial Services Transformation
- Audit, Risk, or Compliance Programs
- AI and Digital Transformation Initiatives
Use AI for Hiring: Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications.
Why Kelly?
At Kelly®, we’re committed to finding rewarding opportunities that help you thrive - both professionally and personally. We partner with leading organizations across industries, connecting talented individuals to roles that fit their skills, interests, and goals. As part of the Kelly team, you’ll have access to a diverse network, ongoing career support, and resources to help you succeed. We value inclusion, respect, and work-life balance, and we offer competitive pay and benefits. Join us and discover what’s next for your career!
