Project Manager

Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l’Ontario; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government agency in Ontario is seeking an I&IT Project Manager responsible for leading the delivery of digital services. This role requires expertise in project management methodologies and a commitment to improving public service. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders and lead high-performing teams to enhance service delivery across the province.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management methodologies (waterfall, agile, hybrid).
• Experience developing project charters and managing budgets.
• Ability to track scope changes and assess their impacts.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-performing teams in a matrixed environment.
• Consult with clients to align project goals.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor key project management artifacts.

Skills

project management methodologies

risk management

stakeholder management

communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Job description

Job ID: 231650

Posting status: Open

Organization: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Division: GovTechON - Central Agencies I&IT Cluster / IT Source

City: Oshawa, Toronto

Position(s) language: English

Job term: 1 Temporary - up to 18 months (with possibility of extension)

Job code: 6A003 - InformationTechnology06

Salary: $82,217.00 - $121,155.00 Per year

NOTE: All applications must be submitted through the OPS Careers site below.

Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 231650, by Wednesday, August 27, 2025 11:59PM EDT.

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 33 King St W, Oshawa, Central Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation group: Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

Work hours: Schedule 6

Category: Information Technology

Posted on: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Help deliver results through strategic project leadership!

Step into a role where your leadership shapes the future of public service. Join a team that's transforming how Ontarians interact with their government. As an I&IT Project Manager with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), you'll lead the delivery of digital services that are simpler, faster, and built around the needs of the people who use them. Working across ministries and alongside talented professionals, you'll bring modern product thinking to complex challenges, all while helping to build a more responsive, accessible, and user-focused public service.

IT Source is an internal professional services staff model within GovTechON's Central Agencies I&IT Cluster where career growth is fostered through constructive feedback and opportunities to collaborate with talented professionals. As part of a dynamic and inclusive team, your ideas and contributions are valued, and continuous learning and skill development are actively encouraged.

About the job

As an I&IT Project Manager with IT Source, you'll lead a range of impactful I&IT initiatives - from agile digital solutions to foundational infrastructure projects. Your work will support government priorities and improve services that touch the lives of Ontarians every day.

Assignments will vary in length and location, offering the flexibility to work on different projects and with various ministry clients throughout the GTA and Oshawa. This variety ensures that the work remains engaging and challenging, allowing for the building of a broad range of experiences and expertise.

Work Arrangements: While the home base will be at 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto, or 33 King Street West, Oshawa, there will be opportunities to work at different ministry client sites across the GTA. Alternative work arrangements, including flexible hours, hybrid remote work, and compressed work weeks, are offered to help maintain a healthy work-life balance.

In this role, you will:

• lead high-performing teams of technical and business professionals in a matrixed environment, enabling both agile and waterfall delivery approaches
• consult with clients, stakeholders, and senior leadership to align project goals and provide advice that supports successful delivery
• champion collaboration, innovation, and adaptability to help teams and stakeholders overcome challenges and accelerate results
• ensure systems are delivered in line with established methodologies, meeting business needs while staying within scope, budget, and timelines
• develop, maintain, and monitor key project management artifacts
• apply a digital mindset to lead medium to large-scale I&IT projects that advance government priorities and improve public service delivery

Please note: the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Criminal Record Check (CRC)

What you bring to the team

Project management knowledge and skills

You have:

• knowledge of project management methodologies (waterfall, agile, hybrid) across all IT project phases
• experience developing project charters, plans, metrics, and managing project budgets
• expertise in risk management, change management, and coordinating system development activities
• the ability to manage project scope, timelines, resources, and vendor relationships
• experience leading application development projects using both custom-built and off-the-shelf solutions
• experience overseeing all project phases and allocating resources effectively
• proven ability to lead diverse teams and ensure timely, cost-effective project outcomes
• experience providing direction through project schedules, plans, budgets, and procurement processes
• experience negotiating project scope, timelines, and costs with clients
• the ability to track scope changes, assess their impacts, and offer recommendations
• experience participating in architecture reviews and offering solution options

Stakeholder and client relationship management

You can:

• gather business and technical requirements while managing stakeholder expectations
• promote and market I&IT systems, consult with vendors, consultants and peers in the IT community
• offer strategic advice on IT solutions that support business planning and improvement initiatives
• navigate complex discussions through negotiation and conflict resolution, fostering strong working relationships
• engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders throughout all phases of the project lifecycle

Technical knowledge

You have:

• understanding of multi-platform IT environments, systems development, and operations management
• awareness of emerging technologies and their application to business needs
• the ability to assess and recommend IT solutions aligned with business goals
• knowledge of I&IT security, infrastructure, and architecture standards

Communication and interpersonal skills

You have:

• communication, negotiation, and mediation skills to determine client needs, deliver presentations, and resolve conflicts
• persuasion and advisory skills to resolve issues with stakeholders and recommend effective actions
• ability to build and manage effective relationships with various stakeholders
• proven team-building and leadership skills to engage, motivate, and guide project teams
• ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The People Placement Services Unit provides streamlined access to cost-effective, highly skilled professionals who support the successful delivery of business and technology projects across the Ontario Public Service (OPS). You'll join a team where collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning are valued. The manager fosters a supportive environment that empowers team members to take initiative, share ideas, and contribute meaningfully to projects that make a difference.

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

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