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.