Project Manager/Leader - Senior

LanceSoft Inc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in managing complex projects within the public sector. This role requires strong leadership, effective communication skills, and the ability to navigate tight deadlines while ensuring project success. The position offers a hybrid work environment, indicating flexibility for both remote and in-office work.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to meet project timelines and budgets.
• Experience in public sector project management.
• Skilled in risk assessment and mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-phase projects and deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate risks impacting timelines and budget.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Agile Methodologies

Reporting

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Role: Project Manager/Leader - Senior
Location: 222 Jarvis St. Floor 5, Toronto, ON, (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Months Contract With possible extension.

Project Management Experience: 50%

• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing complex, multi-phase projects in a regulated or public sector environment.
• Proven ability to meet project timelines, deliverables, and budgets, especially on multi-year, multi-million-dollar projects.
• Skilled in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact project timelines, budget, or deliverables.
• Proven track record in managing project scope and controlling scope creep effectively.
• Familiarity with Ontario Public Sector project management standards, including PMO Stage Gate process, ITIL process, and compliance documentation.
• Knowledge of structured methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.

Technical Skills & Tool Proficiency: 20%

• Proficiency in using project management software (Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project) for tracking and managing project progress.
• Experience with collaboration tools such as Miro, Microsoft Teams, and Confluence for seamless cross-functional team coordination.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Azure cloud platform and knowledge of cloud-based deployment.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and product development methodologies as they pertain to project management.
• Experience creating and managing essential project documentation, such as project roadmaps, business cases, and impact assessments.
• Ability to produce clear, comprehensive reports and status updates for stakeholders and senior executives.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: 20%

• Strong communication skills for reporting, presentations, and stakeholder engagement, particularly at the executive level.
• Proven ability to clearly and effectively present project updates, risks, and results in a concise and user-friendly manner.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Skilled in facilitating meetings, gathering feedback, and ensuring alignment among diverse project teams.

Must Have:

• Experience delivery in a tight deadline and high-pressure environment
• Strong communication skills, leading and hands-on exp.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing complex, multi-phase projects in a regulated or public sector environment.
• Proven ability to meet project timelines, deliverables, and budgets, especially on multi-year, multi-million-dollar projects, multi-stakeholder engagements.
• Skilled in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact project timelines, budget, or deliverables.