Project Manager/Leader - Senior

Job Title: Project Manager/Leader - Senior
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Work Model: Hybrid
Duration: 10 months
Submission Deadline: 2026-07-08, 12:00 p.m.

Description / Responsibilities / Skills

Project Description

To support Government of Ontario priorities under the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 (Bill 5), the resource may be assigned to Bill 5 initiatives on an as-needed basis.

The Project Manager will lead complex I&IT projects ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and OPS standards.

Must Haves

• 10+ years Project Management experience
• Strong knowledge of PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge)
• Knowledge of Information Management principles, policies, and practices
• Knowledge of AODA standards and regulations
• Experience managing project monitoring, issue resolution, and project governance
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships and expectations
• Experience identifying and resolving conflicts across project and functional teams
• Ability to recommend software, hardware, and technology acquisition strategies

Major Responsibilities

• Ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within scope and budget
• Facilitate business process change and transformation initiatives
• Plan and lead project delivery using Agile and Digital approaches
• Communicate effectively with ministry stakeholders and executive leadership
• Develop and maintain project schedules and integrated project plans
• Monitor project costs, forecasts, and financial controls
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation activities
• Lead steering committees and stakeholder forums
• Coordinate resources, onboarding, performance expectations, and team activities
• Manage vendor engagements and procurement-related activities
• Provide executive-level reporting and portfolio status updates
• Promote OPS project management methodologies and best practices

General Skills

• Organizational development and strategy planning
• Business planning and funding request management
• Budget development and fiscal accountability
• Risk and issue management
• Stakeholder engagement and communications
• Change management and adoption support
• Resource planning and conflict resolution
• Executive reporting and governance

Mandatory Skills

• PMBOK methodology knowledge
• Information Management knowledge
• AODA compliance understanding
• Project monitoring and issue resolution
• Stakeholder management
• Technology procurement support
• Conflict identification and resolution

Desirable Skills

• Public sector project leadership
• OPS methodologies and standards
• Governance and portfolio management
• Strategic planning and organizational change

Evaluation Criteria

Category

Weight

Project Management Experience

25%

Engagement & Communication Skills

25%

Leadership & Change Management

25%

Procurement & Vendor Management

20%

IT Public Sector Experience

5%