Job Description

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
The PMO and Compliance Consultant is an individual contributor responsible for ensuring effective project governance, supporting the Project Management Office (PMO), and managing IT audit and compliance activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of IT project lifecycle management, regulatory frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key Responsibilities:

• Project Governance & PMO Support
• Develop and maintain project governance frameworks, templates, and reporting standards.
• Monitor project performance and compliance with PMO methodologies and best practices.
• Support project managers with documentation, risk tracking, and milestone reporting.
• Facilitate project audits and post-implementation reviews.

IT Compliance & Audit

• Coordinate internal and external IT audits, including evidence collection and remediation tracking.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain IT policies, procedures, and controls in alignment with industry standards.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and compliance reviews across IT systems and processes.

Collaboration & Communication

• Liaise with legal, security, and business units to ensure alignment on compliance initiatives.
• Provide training and awareness programs on IT governance and compliance topics.
• Prepare executive-level reports and dashboards on compliance and project health.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Familiarity with GRC tools and project portfolio management (PPM) platforms.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Certifications such as PMP, CISA, or ITIL are a strong asset.
• Project Management Methodologies: Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid models.
• Project Portfolio Management (PPM): Experience with tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, or Smartsheet.
• Project Documentation & Reporting: Ability to create and maintain project charters, status reports, and dashboards.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identifying, tracking, and mitigating project risks and issues.
• Regulatory Knowledge OSFI
• Audit Coordination: Experience managing internal and external IT audits, including evidence gathering and remediation tracking.
• Policy & Procedure Development: Ability to draft, review, and maintain IT governance policies and SOPs.
• GRC Tools: Knowledge of Governance, Risk, and Compliance platforms
• Technical & Analytical Skills
• Data Analysis: Ability to analyze project and compliance data to identify trends and insights.
• IT Systems Understanding: General knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud environments, and cybersecurity principles.
• Process Improvement: Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to work with cross-functional teams including legal, security, and business units.
• Training & Awareness: Experience delivering compliance training and awareness sessions.
• Executive Reporting: Strong skills in preparing concise, impactful reports and presentations for leadership.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT governance, compliance, or PMO roles.
• Experience with IT audit processes and regulatory compliance frameworks.

At CNA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire, please inform Human Resources. If a selected applicant requests accommodation during the recruitment process, CNA will consult with the applicant in order to provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs.

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