Project Director

Brooksource; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Director to spearhead a critical SaaS modernization initiative. This role involves leading a complex project to replace a legacy system, requiring exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing large-scale IT projects, particularly in the government sector, and will be adept in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and collaboration, where your contributions will significantly impact public safety technology modernization efforts.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in IT initiatives.
• Experience with SaaS migrations and digital transformation is essential.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Oversee collaboration between IT teams and external vendors.
• Manage budget, schedules, and resource allocation effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodology

Waterfall Methodology

Risk Mitigation

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Visio

Excel

SharePoint

Planview

Job description

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Project Director – SaaS Modernization Program

Location: Hybrid

Type: Long-Term Contract (Funded through end of 2026)

Industry: Government / Public Sector / Technology Modernization

SUMMARY

We are seeking a Project Director to lead a complex, large-scale Offender Management System (OMS) modernization initiative. This program involves replacing a legacy mainframe system with a modern SaaS-based solution, requiring coordination across internal IT leadership, multiple vendors, and diverse stakeholder groups.

The ideal candidate will possess deep experience in legacy system overhauls, government technology projects, and cross-functional program delivery using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation skills, along with the ability to deliver results in high-stakes, multi-agency environments.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary point of contact across multiple stakeholders and vendors, managing priorities and expectations.
• Oversee full project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Lead collaboration between IT teams, business stakeholders, and external solution providers to drive outcomes.
• Maintain and update all core project documentation, including charters, roadmaps, reports, and communication plans.
• Resolve risks, conflicts, and scope changes proactively with minimal oversight.
• Provide regular performance updates to executive stakeholders and sponsors.
• Manage budget, schedules, scope, resource allocation, and quality assurance.
• Ensure vendor accountability and compliance with defined KPIs and deliverables.
• Champion change management and system adoption efforts across teams.
• Support PMO initiatives through mentorship, process refinement, and best practice sharing.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• 10+ years of project management experience leading enterprise-scale IT initiatives.
• 3+ years managing multi-vendor or criminal justice/public safety-related technology programs.
• Experience with SaaS migrations, legacy system modernization, or digital transformation is essential.

KEY SKILLS

• Advanced use of project management tools: Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel, SharePoint, Planview.
• Strong understanding of public safety or enterprise-level case management systems.
• Proven success leading highly visible, cross-functional programs.
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to interface across technical and business domains.
• Agile and Waterfall project delivery experience.
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management capabilities.
• High adaptability, emotional intelligence, and strategic problem-solving mindset.
• Comfortable presenting to senior executives and steering committees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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