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KPMG

Project Manager - 18 month Contract

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Overview
At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

We are hiring a Project Manager to support a portfolio of transformation, operations, and process-improvement initiatives. Working in a collaborative, technology-enabled environment, this role coordinates complex workstreams, supports operational processes, and drives disciplined project execution with clear stakeholder alignment. The Project Manager will plan, coordinate, and track cross-functional initiatives-partnering with product, engineering, business operations, data, support, and leadership teams to ensure clarity on priorities, risks, timelines, and delivery expectations.

What you will do
Project Planning & Operational Coordination
  • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables
  • Coordinate operational and transformation-related tasks by translating them into structured project workflows with clear owners and timelines
  • Facilitate recurring project touchpoints, preparing agendas, follow-ups, and progress updates for internal stakeholders
  • Manage shared operational inboxes or intake channels, ensuring timely triage, routing, and follow-up of incoming requests
  • Maintain and update operational trackers (e.g., issues, roadmap items, exceptions, process improvements)
  • Support creation and maintenance of process documentation, templates, and standard operating procedures
  • Coordinate with leads on estimation, prioritization, and intake for new operational or project requests
  • Track operational or system-related issues through to resolution, ensuring visibility and structured handoff to relevant teams
  • Identify and monitor risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating when necessary to maintain project momentum
Stakeholder Management
  • Serve as a key communication point for project and operational updates, ensuring clarity and alignment across teams
  • Facilitate meetings with cross-functional groups to discuss progress, risks, and decision points
  • Collaborate across business, technical, and operational teams to gather information, drive alignment, and monitor follow-up actions
Change Management
  • Support preparation and communication of change-related activities, including documentation and impact assessment
  • Coordinate approval workflows associated with changes to processes or systems
Continuous Improvement & Transformation Support
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational workflows, reduce manual effort, and enhance team coordination
  • Provide structured support for cross-functional transformation initiatives, including process mapping, requirement gathering, and stakeholder coordination
  • Contribute to standardizing and evolving operational practices to support scalable, efficient delivery
What you bring to the role
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, hybrid)
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional projects and operational workflows
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
  • Comfort working with project management and collaboration tools
  • Ability to analyze information, identify gaps, and present structured recommendations
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working in a dynamic environment
KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information
The expected base salary range for this position is $74,000 to $111,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage
Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG's Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It's one of the many ways we're delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.

About KPMG

KPMG LLP is the Canadian member firm of KPMG International. We provide Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to many of the public and private business, not-for profit, and public sector organizations in Canada. Nationally, there are 40 offices and over 700 partners and 7,000 employees working together to help Canadian businesses achieve their goals. Leveraging the skills, knowledge and passion of our firm and our people allows us to serve our clients with uncompromising professionalism, cutting through complexity to provide valuable insight—in Canada and around the world. KPMG s.r.l./S.E.N.C.R.L. est le cabinet canadien membre de KPMG International Cooperative (« KPMG International »). Nous offrons des services professionnels en audit et en fiscalité ainsi que des services-conseils à une vaste clientèle composée notamment de sociétés ouvertes et fermées, d’organismes sans but lucratif et d’organisations du secteur public au Canada. KPMG compte 40 bureaux à l’échelle nationale, au sein desquels collaborent plus de 700 associés et 7 000 employés pour aider les sociétés canadiennes à atteindre leurs objectifs. Nous misons sur les compétences et le savoir-faire de notre équipe pour servir nos clients − au Canada et ailleurs dans le monde − avec rigueur et professionnalisme. Notre mission première : simplifier la complexité en proposant des perspectives éclairantes.

Industry

Banking & Finance

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2026-05-02

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