Location: Toronto, ON
Onsite Flexibility: Onsite
- Position Type: Contract
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Contract Duration: 3 months (with possibility of extension based on business needs and performance)
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Pay Rate: C$90.00 C$100.00 / Hour (CAD)
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Shift / Schedule: Monday Friday, core business hours 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day; weekend work possible; overtime at 100%
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Travel Requirements: Not required
This is a mid-to-senior Project/Portfolio Manager contract supporting the Global Security & Defence (GSD) strategy team at a leading Canadian financial institution. The team supports the CISO and is hiring two resources to work directly with the Cyber Portfolio leads. The role is focused on cyber projects regulatory and audit work in relation to the Glasswing cybersecurity program. The team consists of approximately 5 people with stakeholders across the business. Approximately 70% of the day is spent in meetings, with interaction primarily internal to the organization. Contractors will not have access to any customer data.
- Develop and maintain governance frameworks, processes, and reporting structures to track performance, enable transparency, and support decision-making.
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Lead overall portfolio planning and execution, establish cadence, manage interdependencies, mitigate risks, and optimize resource allocation.
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Translate team goals into actionable plans, monitor progress, adjust strategies, and ensure alignment with long-term objectives.
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Design and deliver executive-ready materials and dashboards that clearly communicate progress, insights, and recommendations.
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Build strong relationships between businesses and senior executives to influence outcomes and ensure strategic priorities are understood and executed.
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Provide thought leadership and strategic recommendations, incorporating findings into programs for operational efficiency and long-term planning.
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Respond effectively to ambiguity and last-minute changes, stay informed on emerging trends and regulatory changes, and evolve strategies as needed.
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Conduct analysis and make recommendations to enhance capabilities, drive efficiencies, and support sustainable growth.
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Lead the business case development process for FY27 cybersecurity initiatives.
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Create business cases for projects under the Glasswing cybersecurity program (AI-related security initiatives).
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Conduct stakeholder interviews, including executive-level leaders.
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Prepare business case documentation, financial analysis, and supporting artifacts.
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Validate assumptions, identify gaps, challenge stakeholders, and ensure business cases are well justified.
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Work within established templates and processes while independently driving deliverables.
- 10+ years of experience working in cybersecurity as a Program or Project Manager
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5+ years of experience working within the cybersecurity domain
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Strong portfolio management experience
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Extensive experience creating business cases and financials, including:
- Capital vs. operating costs - Amortization - Depreciation - Cost estimates / financial analysis
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Knowledge of the Glasswing cybersecurity initiative
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Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience working with executives
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
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Very strong and clear communication skills (written and verbal)
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Strong problem-solving skills
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Strong time management and documentation skills
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Self-motivated, well organized, able to work both independently and in a team environment
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Attention to detail; self-starter and adaptable
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Strong stakeholder management skills
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Ability to apply critical thinking
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Understanding of cybersecurity terminology and concepts; ability to discuss cyber projects intelligently and connect business and technical requirements
- Audit and regulatory experience
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Understanding of the NIS/NEST framework
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Prior experience at a large Canadian bank (TD)
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PMP or APM/P certification (asset)
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Familiarity with the Glasswing cybersecurity initiative and why it is driving new cybersecurity priorities
- Post-secondary education required degree or diploma (university degree preferred)
- 10+ years of Portfolio or Project Management experience
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5+ years of experience working within the cybersecurity domain
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Demonstrated experience creating business cases and conducting financial analysis in a large enterprise or organization
- Audit and regulatory project experience
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Prior TD Bank experience (minimum 1 year)
- Highly dynamic environment with priorities changing frequently
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Heavy interaction with executives and senior stakeholders
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Independent work expected due to the team's workload
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Candidates should have minimal planned vacation through October, as continuous support is required
- Immediate start preferred
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Interview process: 2 steps, in person for both; panel format 45 minutes and 30 minutes
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Candidates should be aware of the following disqualifying factors: no large enterprise/organization experience; has not been actively working within the past year; pattern of job hopping or many short contracts; significant planned vacations
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
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401k Retirement Fund
This client is a leading Canadian financial services institution operating across banking, investment, and enterprise technology functions, with a significant presence across Canada and internationally. The organization employs tens of thousands of professionals and is recognized as one of the largest banks in North America. Teams at this institution include program and portfolio managers, cybersecurity specialists, solutions developers, release train strategists, and IT professionals who collaborate across fast-paced, agile environments in support of enterprise-wide security and regulatory initiatives.
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number: 26-08106
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