Project Manager/Leader - Senior

Cleo Consulting; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead transformative IT initiatives within the public sector. This role involves managing complex projects focused on financial systems, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement, and driving change management strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, particularly in finance and procurement environments, and will be adept at navigating the intricacies of public-sector governance. Join a dynamic team committed to enhancing operational efficiency and delivering impactful technology solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing large, complex projects in public sector.
• Strong knowledge of finance and procurement frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT initiatives for Finance, ensuring successful implementation.
• Oversee vendor selection and contract negotiation.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Management

Conflict Resolution

Financial Systems Implementation

Data Migration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

PMI Certification

Tools

Enterprise Billing Systems

ERP Modules

Job description

Assignment: RQ00310 - Project Manager/Leader - Senior Requisition: RQ00310 Job Title: Project Manager/Leader - Senior Client: Ontario One Call Start Date: 2025-06-02 End Date: 2025-12-31 Department: Information Technology Office Location: 104 Cooper Dr Suite 1, Guelph, ON N1C 1C3 Business Days: 153.00 Location: 2 days onsite/3 days remote Public Sector Experience: Preferred

Must Haves:

• 5 + years experience Lead the planning and execution of IT initiatives for the Finance unit, including the successful implementation of an enterprise billing solution and related system integrations.
• 5 + years experience Defining and managing functional and technical requirements in collaboration with Finance and IT teams to ensure alignment with business goals and compliance obligations.
• 3 + years experience Driving change management and user adoption strategies, including training and support for Finance stakeholders impacted by new systems and processes.

Description

Overview

• Ontario One Call is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to support the organization's digital transformation and finance modernization initiatives. This role is critical to ensure the successful delivery of financial and operational enhancements through structured project execution, effective governance, and strong stakeholder engagement.
• The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of public-sector finance and procurement standards, along with proven expertise in PMI-aligned project management methodologies and frameworks.

General Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of IT initiatives for the Finance unit, including the successful implementation of an enterprise billing solution and related system integrations.
• Define and manage functional and technical requirements in collaboration with Finance and IT teams to ensure alignment with business goals and compliance obligations.
• Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiation, and performance management for technology solutions and service providers supporting Finance initiatives.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and migration strategies are embedded in all phases of the billing system project lifecycle.
• Drive change management and user adoption strategies, including training and support for Finance stakeholders impacted by new systems and processes.
• Coordinate with IT architecture and cybersecurity teams to ensure billing solution design aligns with enterprise technology standards and risk management protocols.
• Validate system testing outcomes and lead user acceptance testing (UAT) to confirm the billing solution meets business and compliance requirements.
• Lead end-to-end project management for complex, high-profile, and high-risk initiatives, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
• To develop and maintain project requirements to develop detailed project schedules and integrated work plans.
• Ensure all deliverables meet business, compliance, and quality standards aligned with PMI and public-sector best practices.
• Develop and manage integrated project schedules, scope, budgets, and cross-functional resource plans.
• Monitor and forecast project costs; report on financial performance to ensure alignment with approved budgets and funding streams.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks and issues; escalate and resolve as required.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and governance bodies, including facilitating steering committee participation and executive-level reporting.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring alignment with OOC requirements and organizational standards.
• Develop and communicate project guidelines, procedures, and documentation.
• Resolve resourcing conflicts and interpersonal issues; establish clear roles, deliverables, and performance expectations for all team members.
• Provide timely projects, and portfolio reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing large, complex projects within the federal, provincial, or broader public sector.
• Strong knowledge of finance, procurement, and governance frameworks relevant to public-sector environments.
• In-depth understanding of PMI, public-sector I&IT methodologies, and project lifecycle best practices.
• Proven experience producing high-quality project documentation in alignment with government and industry standards.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing cross-functional teams, including consultants and contractors.
• Expertise in conflict resolution, stakeholder engagement, and project communications.
• Knowledge of change management in transformation environments.
• Proven experience leading IT implementation projects within finance or billing environments, preferably in the public or broader public sector.
• Hands-on knowledge of enterprise billing systems, financial platforms, or ERP modules, including experience with system integration, data migration, and vendor management.
• Strong understanding of public-sector IT governance, cybersecurity standards, and data protection requirements as they relate to financial systems and digital transformation.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams including finance, IT, and external vendors, with a focus on delivering complex, high-impact technology solutions on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated ability to lead user acceptance testing (UAT), change management, and training initiatives to support the adoption of new financial systems and workflows.