Project Manager

Virtusa; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtusa in Toronto is actively seeking an experienced Project Manager with 15+ years of proven leadership to oversee complex, cross-functional initiatives. You will drive end-to-end delivery, manage scope, budget and risk, and ensure alignment with business objectives across multiple teams.

As a senior PM, you will mentor diverse project teams, provide regular status updates to executives, and continuously improve delivery methods using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's preferred.
• PMP certification or equivalent.
• 15+ years of proven project delivery experience.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery from initiation to closure.
• Develop and manage plans, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Engage and manage stakeholders across business, technology, and leadership.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks with contingency plans.
• Mentor cross-functional project teams.
• Provide regular status reports, dashboards, and executive updates.
• Ensure governance and quality standards throughout lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery.

Skills

Project Planning & Delivery Management

Stakeholder & Client Management

Risk, Budget & Resource Management

Agile, Waterfall & Hybrid Method

Leadership & Team Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree preferred

PMP certification

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Job Requirements

Project Manager

Location

PCS CA, Toronto

Years of Experience

15-30 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with over 15 years of proven experience in leading complex projects and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives, managing stakeholder expectations, mitigating risks, and driving successful outcomes within scope, budget, and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure while ensuring project objectives are achieved.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Engage and manage stakeholders across business, technology, and leadership teams to align project goals and expectations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, implementing appropriate contingency plans when required.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Monitor project progress and performance, providing regular status reports, dashboards, and executive updates.
• Ensure compliance with organizational processes, governance standards, and quality requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, adopting best practices in project management, Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies.

Mandatory Skills

• Project Planning & Delivery Management - Expert
• Stakeholder & Client Management - Expert
• Risk, Budget & Resource Management - Advanced
• Agile, Waterfall & Hybrid Methodologies - Advanced
• Leadership & Team Management - Advanced

Preferred Skills

• Experience with project management tools and software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
• Proven track record of successful project delivery in a similar role

Work Experience

15-30Years