IT Project Manager

LCBO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LCBO in Toronto is looking for an IT Project Manager to lead the full project management lifecycle, reporting to the PMO Lead. You will collaborate with LCBO senior leaders and department managers to deliver value across the organization and help shape team culture and project standards.

The role requires delivering multiple complex technology projects, managing budgets and risks, and guiding cross-functional teams including architects, developers, and analysts.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Information Technology, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience delivering large complex technology projects.
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams including Architects, Developers, Analysts, and 3rd party providers.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, timelines and scope.
• PMP and/or other PM certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PMO practices and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple projects from initiation through closure using PMI methodologies.
• Ensure projects stay on budget, within scope and on schedule to meet objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with SMEs, IT, divisions, and external providers.
• Manage project financials, capacity planning, forecasting and mitigation strategies.
• Develop procurement documents such as RFPs/RFQs and lead vendor selections.
• Mentor and coach project team members and coordinate governance activities.

Skills

PM Certification (PMP) or similar

Leadership and stakeholder management

Enterprise project management

Risk and change management

Team mentorship and coaching

Proven track record with large complex

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in IT/Business/related field

Tools

SharePoint

MS Project

MS Office

Project Online

Job description

Location Address

100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor, Toronto

Number of Openings

1

Pay

$83,275.00 - $149,941.00

IT Project Manager

Are you passionate about using your expertise to lead full project management lifecycle, putting customer satisfaction at the forefront? Reporting to the PMO Lead, Project Management Office, you will work with our clients at all levels from department managers to LCBO senior leaders as a trusted advisor, delivering value across the organization. As an important member of the PMO, you would help craft our team culture, setting the standards for how we work, and ensuring alignment with our vision and goals

If you are a Project Manager, who consistently delivers successful projects, then this opportunity is for you!

This role is Onsite

About The Role

• You will manage the delivery of multiple simultaneous projects of varying degree of complexity, from initiation through closure, leveraging the disciplined PMI Project Management methodology.
• Ensure projects are delivered on budget, within scope and timelines, and are meeting project objectives.
• Lead large, cross-functional project teams, comprised of SMEs from IT, partnering Divisions, 3rd party resources and external service providers.
• Manage project financials, conduct detailed resource capacity planning and forecasting, define and execute mitigation strategies for resource capacity issues.
• Cultivate relationships in a matrix organization, and work with key partners to coordinate the gathering of the requirements and stakeholder involvement within the project governance.
• Understand and determine critical metrics and success criteria with the impacted functional areas. Perform analysis of project benefit, cost, and risks, and monitor them throughout the project lifecycle, implementing corrective actions if required.
• Monitor and report on projects’ progress, issues, and proposed resolutions. This includes preparing documentation to assist Senior Leadership decision-making.
• Mentor and provide coaching to other project team members, coordinate project team meetings and monitor team performance.
• Develop procurement documents, including Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Quotation RFQ), evaluate responses, and lead IT system and services selection activities.

About You

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent training and experience
• 5+ years of experience implementing large complex technology projects, managing project teams with at least 10-15 team members including Architects, Developers, Business Analysts, Infrastructure Engineering and Testing Teams, and 3rd party service providers.
• Demonstrated experience implementing large enterprise platforms and/or infrastructure (ERP, CRM, distributed integrated solutions – Cloud, 3-rd party services etc).
• Substantial technical background and understanding of multiple IT domains, such as Enterprise Systems Implementation, Software Development, Infrastructure and Networking, Cloud Computing, Server and Storage systems implementation, Cybersecurity, Telecommunication.
• Objectively evaluate complex project risks and issues, define and implement mitigation measures.
• Experience with planning and leading Change Management activities in a large organization.
• Extensive experience driving mitigation / contingency discussions (planning and execution) and able to work with large teams to course-correct as the need arises.
• Experience directly managing project financials including forecasting, managing adjustments to approved budgets, reporting on actuals and variances to forecast.
• Set clear expectations, remove ambiguity, build partnerships with internal and external clients to ensuring sound vendor and contract management.
• Solid grasp of key business and technology frameworks including Strategy, Governance, Business Analysis, Project Management, QA/QC, Dev Ops, Product development, SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Project Management Certification (PMP) and/or CSM, ACP, SAFe or Risk Management certification.
• 3+ years of experience using SharePoint and MS Office (including Word, Excel, Power Point and Project), with extensive experience with MS Project and Project Online.

There is a world of opportunities at the LCBO…

Join an organization where you can be challenged while achieving your true potential. A place where you can make a positive impact supporting Ontario business and communities. Discover a safe, healthy, diverse, inclusive, and accountable workplace where your wellbeing is our top priority. At the LCBO, your contributions are respected and valued. Be part of our journey as we invest in people and technology to transform an organization. There really is a world of opportunities at the LCBO.

We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, so everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an interview or employment opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation.

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Work Hours

36.25

Union / Non-Union

Non-Union

Job Posting End Date

September 9, 2026

The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.