Project Manager

isgSearch; Greater Toronto Area; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Project Manager for an 11-month hybrid contract in downtown Toronto. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT delivery, IAM, and compliance, with a strong focus on stakeholder relations and project management leadership. Responsibilities include leading technical project implementations, managing compliance activities, and ensuring successful user adoption of new systems. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and a proven track record in managing complex projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in project management roles focused on IT Delivery, IAM, Compliance.
• Strong understanding of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, Ontario’s public sector policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and implementation of IAM systems and compliance activities.
• Manage project delivery life cycles, including vendor coordination and testing.
• Create and maintain project documentation, including risk assessments.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Relations

Change Management

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

IAM Solutions

Security Operations Tools

Data Governance Tools

Job description

Our client has an 11 month hybrid contract, 3 days per week in downtown Toronto, for someone with the following skills.

Must Haves: · 7+ years’ experience in project management roles focused on IT Delivery, IAM, Compliance, and Information Management

· 7+ years’ experience facilitating stakeholder relations

· 7+ years’ in a project management leadership role

Experience required:

• 7+ years in project management roles focused on IT Delivery, IAM, Compliance, and Information Management.
• Strong understanding of frameworks, including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and Ontario’s public sector policies.
• Proven track record managing IAM solutions (e.g., Azure AD, Okta, SailPoint), security operations tools, and data classification technologies.
• Experience leading the rollout of enterprise-level Information Management solutions, including data governance, retention policies, and secure access protocols.
• Experience with compliance assessments, internal audits, and enterprise governance models.
• Familiarity with technical rollout methodologies, including phased deployment, stakeholder onboarding, and post-deployment support.
• Experience managing projects involving sensitive data, public sector systems, and cross-agency collaboration.
• Skilled in change management, communications, and training delivery for technical implementations.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to work across diverse technical and non-technical teams.

Deliverables The Senior Project Manager is expected to play a pivotal role in the successful execution of technical projects. Their responsibilities and expectations encompass the following:

• Lead the planning and implementation of technical solutions, including IAM systems, information governance tools, and compliance activities.
• Manage project delivery life cycles, including requirements gathering, vendor coordination, technical testing, rollout planning, and post-implementation support.
• Oversee access control policies, privileged access workflows, and identity lifecycle management.
• Coordinate the rollout of an enterprise-wide Information Management solution, aligning data handling practices with regulatory requirements and internal business needs.
• Support the development and execution of information governance frameworks, ensuring proper data classification, retention policies, and secure handling.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure delivery of compliant and secure technology solutions that align with enterprise architecture.
• Create and maintain project documentation, including charters, risk assessments, stakeholder analysis, training materials, and compliance audits.
• Conduct gap assessments against standards such as NIST 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, CIS Controls, and oversee remediation efforts.
• Lead user adoption and change management efforts, ensuring successful rollout and sustained operation of new systems.
• Prepare and facilitate executive briefings and steering committee meetings to report on progress, issues, and strategic alignment.
• Develop detailed project plans and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Lead deployment of IAM and data governance solutions.
• Manage compliance and risk assessment reports.
• Lead executive steering committee presentations.
• Support testing, training, and transition documentation.
• Manage post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement roadmaps.

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