Project Lead

Toronto Metropolitan University; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) invites applications for a Project Lead within the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Brampton, hybrid role. You will drive clarity, alignment, and progress across complex cybersecurity initiatives, coordinating diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure milestones are met.

You will manage budgets, contracts, and communications with funders, while supporting program rollout and marketing efforts.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in project coordination or managing complex projects.
• Strong project management and financial management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to facilitate meetings.
• Experience with stakeholders and public sector is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, multi-stakeholder projects from planning through implementation.
• Develop and enforce tracking, reporting, and risk mitigation processes.
• Monitor budgets, approve expenses, and oversee vendor contracts.
• Maintain stakeholder and funder communications and support related marketing activities.

Skills

Project coordination

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Contract management

Financial forecasting

Presentation software

Job description

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

In April 2022, the university announced our new name of Toronto Metropolitan University, which will be implemented in a phased approach. Learn more about our next chapter.

The team

Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (Catalyst) empowers individuals and organizations to seize the opportunities and tackle the challenges of cybersecurity. Together with our partners and collaborators, we work to realize a vision of healthy democracies and thriving societies, powered by safe and secure digital technologies.

Through our groundbreaking training and certification programs; unique commercial acceleration programs for cybersecurity start-ups and scale-ups; first-of-its-kind cyber range; wide-ranging public education programs; and influential policy interventions, the Catalyst helps drive Canada’s global competitiveness in cybersecurity.

The Catalyst is a not-for-profit corporation owned and operated by Toronto Metropolitan University and based in Brampton, ON. Hybrid work schedule with expectations of weekly days in the Brampton offices.

The opportunity

The Catalyst is looking for a Project Lead with a talent for driving clarity, alignment, and progress across complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives. Focused on cybersecurity and related special projects, this role oversees the full project lifecycle — from planning and financial tracking to execution and reporting. You’ll coordinate efforts across diverse teams, support project managers with new and ongoing initiatives, and ensure priorities are communicated and met. With a strong grasp of both the big picture and the moving parts, you’ll also manage relationships with stakeholders and funders, and support the rollout of related communications and marketing elements.

Key responsibilities includes:

• Manages large and complex projects from planning through implementation, ensuring deliverables, milestones, and timelines are met across multi-functional teams.
• Creates and enforces project tracking, reporting, and risk mitigation processes to support effective coordination, communication, and issue resolution.
• Tracks project budgets in collaboration with Finance, reviews and approves expenses, and oversees contracts and invoicing for vendors.
• Maintains strong communication with stakeholders and funders, facilitates meetings, and supports project-related marketing activities in coordination with internal teams.

Qualifications

To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Completion of a post-secondary degree, preferably in Business Administration or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in project coordination, preferably in business development, operations, or managing complex projects.
• Strong project management and financial management skills, including budget development, expense forecasting, monitoring, and contract management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including project reporting and the ability to facilitate client and team meetings.
• Strong marketing, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing stakeholders and or project delivery with public sector organizations is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change and adapt to evolving priorities.
• Experience in event management and coordination.
• Experience developing engaging presentations using a variety of software applications.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to build and motivate teams to achieve goals while meeting budgets and timelines.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Equivalent experience or a combination of equivalent experience and education may be accepted in place of education.

Reports to: Manager, Public Sector Programs

Department, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, OVPRI,

Work Location: Hybrid,

Vacancy Type: 2-year-term (with the opportunity for renewal or extension), This is an existing vacancy

Employee Group: MAC

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 2-Years from the start date

Hours of Work: 36.25

Grade: C42

Salary Scale: $70,448 to $112,535

Hiring salary range: Up to $95,000

Posting Date: August 19, 2026

Additional Notes:

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications.
• Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
• Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
• We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.