Project Governance Consultant (/Policy Advisor /PROJECT MANAGER)— Cost of Payments Study & Cash System Governance Ottawa ON - Hybrid remote( 3 days onsite-2 days remote)

THIS IS A NOT IT PM role

Our client, is seeking an experienced Project Governance Consultant ( Policy Advisor/Project Manager)to support two high-visibility initiatives: the Cost of Payments Study and the Cash System Governance project. This is a non-IT project management role reporting to the Director, Currency Policy and Research.

What you'll do

Establish, implement, and maintain fit-for-purpose project governance and delivery structures across both initiatives Build and monitor project workplans — timelines, dependencies, and risks — in collaboration with project teams Manage scope and deliverable changes through documented, reviewed governance processes Coordinate across multiple internal stakeholders and partner areas to align on objectives, deliverables, and expectations Support senior-level governance forums and briefings — prepping materials, tracking decisions and action items, driving follow-up Administer project governance arrangements, delivery planning, and execution controls across both projects What you bring: University degree or college diploma in policy, public administration, economics, business, or related field 5+ years managing non-IT projects, including complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with evolving scope Demonstrated ability to design and implement project governance structures from the ground up Strong judgment identifying, prioritizing, and escalating risks and issues Track record building credible relationships with senior subject-matter experts and stakeholders Experience working across research, policy, operations, technology, and external stakeholder groups Proven experience stabilizing and recovering in-flight projects — closing governance gaps, resolving issues, realigning stakeholders Nice to have: PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or other recognized PM certification