Project Manager/Leader - Senior

Job Title: Senior Project Manager / Leader
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Work Model: Hybrid
Duration: 12 Months

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager / Leader to lead complex I&IT projects within a Government of Ontario environment.

Must-Have Skills

• 10+ years of project management experience

• Strong knowledge of PMBOK methodology and project management best practices

• Knowledge of Information Management principles, policies, and practices

• Knowledge of AODA standards and accessibility compliance requirements

• Experience managing project monitoring, issue resolution, risks, dependencies, and governance

• Experience managing stakeholder relationships, expectations, and executive-level communications

• Experience identifying and resolving conflicts across project and functional teams

• Ability to recommend software, hardware, and technology acquisition strategies

• Experience with public sector or OPS project delivery is strongly preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of complex I&IT projects within scope, schedule, and budget

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, integrated project plans, and delivery roadmaps

• Facilitate business process change, transformation initiatives, and adoption planning

• Plan and manage project delivery using Agile, Digital, and traditional project management approaches

• Monitor project costs, forecasts, financial controls, risks, issues, and mitigation activities

• Manage stakeholder engagement across ministry teams, vendors, project teams, and executive leadership

• Lead steering committees, governance forums, working groups, and stakeholder meetings

• Provide executive-level reporting, portfolio updates, and project status communications

• Coordinate project resources, onboarding, team activities, performance expectations, and delivery assignments

• Manage vendor engagements, procurement-related activities, and technology acquisition support

• Promote OPS project management methodologies, standards, tools, and best practices

• Identify and resolve conflicts, dependencies, delivery risks, and project roadblocks

Required Experience

• Senior-level project management experience in large, complex I&IT environments

• Experience managing project governance, reporting, risks, issues, budgets, schedules, and resources

• Experience working with senior stakeholders, business teams, technical teams, vendors, and executives

• Experience supporting procurement, vendor management, and technology acquisition activities

• Experience with organizational change, business transformation, and process improvement initiatives

• Strong communication, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

• Strong understanding of accessibility, Information Management, and public sector delivery standards

Desirable Skills

• Experience leading projects within the Ontario Public Service or broader public sector

• Knowledge of OPS project management methodologies, standards, and governance processes

• Experience with portfolio management, strategic planning, and organizational change

• Experience supporting business planning, funding requests, and fiscal accountability

• Experience working in Agile, Digital, hybrid, or waterfall delivery environments

Evaluation Criteria

• Project Management Experience 25%

• Engagement and Communication Skills 25%

• Leadership and Change Management 25%

• Procurement and Vendor Management 20%

• IT Public Sector Experience 5%

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior project leader with strong public sector I&IT delivery experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to manage complex initiatives involving governance, procurement, vendors, financial controls, risk management, and executive reporting.