IT Project Manager

Newmarket; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Newmarket seeks an IT Project Manager to lead cross-department IT initiatives within the Information Technology Services Project Management Office. You will coordinate internal resources and vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.

The role requires a post-secondary degree in CS/Engineering, PMP/PRINCE2 or ITIL-related training, strong MS Project and MS Office skills, and the ability to guide teams through complex projects. Municipal experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Significant IT project management experience in a technical environment; municipal sector experience is an asset.
• PM certifications such as PMP/PRINCE2 or ITIL-related training preferred.
• Solid technical knowledge with hands-on software development and web technologies; proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience across all stages of complex enterprise information management projects from initiation to closing.
• Familiarity with procurement processes like PO, RFP, RFQ; ability to work with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain project management standards for IT projects across the organization.
• Coordinate internal resources and vendors for IT initiatives to deliver on time, within scope and budget.
• Lead cross-departmental IT projects and teams; manage project portfolio and reporting from initiation to close.
• Define project objectives and oversee quality control throughout the life cycle.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Vendor coordination

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

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Job Title

IT Project Manager

Organizational Unit

Corporate Services -> Information Technology

Requisition #

26-242

Location

Town Hall Corp - Newmarket, ON L3Y4X7 CA (Primary)

Shift Type

Job Type

Contract

If a contract, Contract Duration

12 months

Staffing request is required for

Replacement

Date Posted By

11/9/2026

Date Posting Closes

11/23/2026

Time Posting Closes

5:00 p.m.

Category

Information Technology

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Salary Payband/Range

$50.60 - $63.25

Job Description

Under the direction of the Manager, Business Solutions & Project Service, as a key member of the Information Technology Services Project Management Office, the IT Project Manager is responsible for defining and maintaining project management standards for Information Technology (IT) projects across the organization including leadership to cross-departmental IT projects and teams as well as project portfolio management and reporting from initiation to project close. The IT Project Manager will coordinate internal resources and vendors for the execution of IT initiatives, ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget. The IT Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee the quality control throughout its life cycle while adhering to industry standard project management principles.

Job Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Significant demonstrated experience in an IT department or technical environment managing organizationally broad projects with significant complexity, value and risk. Experience in a municipal sector environment is an asset.
• Certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE II, or Project Management training with significant IT experience is preferred. Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) or other IT framework certifications would be an asset.
• Solid technical knowledge, with hands-on experience in software development and web technologies. Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Demonstrated technical experience with enterprise applications and across all stages of complex enterprise information management projects from initiation to closing
• Significant experience in using project management tools for planning and implementing projects including MS Project, Excel, Word, project related documentation (including BRD, WBS). Must be familiar with procurement related processes such as Purchase Orders, RFP, RFI and RFQ processes.
• Ability to coach, train, and provide work direction to other project staff.
• Effective consulting, negotiation, relationship-building capability with corporate clients and vendors including a strong customer service orientation. Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating with the ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
• Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential. A demonstrated commitment to service excellence and quality.
• A strong background in business management, budgeting and analysis.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Demonstrated excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid Class “G” Driver’s License in good standing and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.
• Availability to work outside normal business hours, as required.

The Town of Newmarket is committed to accommodating all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code for all employment activities including the recruitment process.