Project Manager/Leader Senior

Lotus IT Solutions; Toronto; Sur place; CAD 125 000 - 178 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lotus IT Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Leader to plan and manage complex AV and I&T initiatives for Ontario public sector ministries. The role is fully onsite in Toronto (21 College Street) with multi-ministry scope and extensive vendor collaboration.

Candidates should bring 10+ years of PM experience across large, technically complex projects, AV/Videoconferencing expertise, and strong stakeholder communication. Travel not required; security clearance may be needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with audio-visual and videoconferencing technology
• 10+ years of project management experience leading medium to large-scale I&IT projects
• Knowledge of best practices for AV, communications, and IT deployment in enterprise environments
• Experience delivering system development and/or implementation projects on time and budget
• Knowledge of multi-platform I&IT tech including AV systems, cloud, and converged communications
• Experience with procurement planning and contract administration for software, hardware, IP circuits, and services
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• IT security requirements and best practices for high-availability hosting
• Change management skills to facilitate business process change
• Strong written and verbal communication for senior stakeholders

Responsabilités

• Plan and lead projects as part of large multi-ministry initiatives
• Develop project charters, master plans, and work breakdown structures
• Manage client relationships and vendor partnerships
• Identify risks and communicate mitigations to sponsors
• Coordinate I&IT procurement activities and contract administration
• Lead mobilization planning, facility scope validation, and on-site installation
• Oversee design reviews, testing, and documentation handover
• Manage client sign-off and delivery of as-built documentation
• Develop and manage project budgets using best practices
• Facilitate change management activities and stakeholder communications
• Conduct lessons-learned and complete close-out packages
• Participate in service reviews and provide advice for business cases

Connaissances

Project management

Vendor management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Change management

Microsoft Office

Outils

Microsoft Project

Description du poste

Ref: RQ11817 Contract – 11 Months (Extension Possible) Onsite – Toronto (21 College Toronto)

Posted Date: 2026-11-03

Location: Onsite – Toronto (21 College Toronto)

Public Sector Experience: Required – OPS / Public Sector

Contract End Date: 2027-10-05 *

Rate: $110/hour

Overview

Justice Technology Services, under the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Leader to plan and lead complex, multi-ministry audio-visual and telecommunications technology initiatives. The successful consultant will oversee all phases of concurrent I&IT and AV projects, managing client relationships, project teams, and vendor partnerships to deliver technically complex solutions on time and on budget. This is a fully onsite role based in Toronto with three openings available.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead projects as part of large multi-ministry, multi-year initiatives involving complex network architecture, advanced telecommunications, VoIP, and audio/visual systems
• Develop project charters, master project plans, and work breakdown schedules; define goals, deliverables, and scope in collaboration with internal clients, stakeholders, and I&IT specialists
• Manage client relationships and partnerships with business areas, resolving issues and communicating project deliverables to senior stakeholders
• Identify and assess project risks, recommend mitigation measures, and escalat[corrected]e change impacts to project sponsors for decision-making
• Coordinate I&IT procurement activities including planning for software, hardware, IP circuits, and bandwidth; negotiate goods and services and administer contractual agreements
• Lead mobilization planning, facility scope validation, equipment procurement, and on-site system installation activities
• Oversee GUI design review and approval, functional design drawings, quality assurance testing, and system and functionality testing
• Manage client handover and commissioning, obtain client sign-off, and ensure vendor delivery of as-built and close-out documentation
• Develop and manage project budgets using resource management and financial management best practices
• Facilitate change management activities including business/user adoption plans, training, user manuals, and stakeholder communications
• Conduct lessons-learned sessions and deliver internal close-out packages including financial reports, site profiles, and journals
• Participate in ongoing service review meetings and provide specialized advice for business case development and Treasury Board submissions

Must-Have Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience with audio-visual and videoconferencing technology, including VoIP, video, voice, mobile, and building telecommunications infrastructure
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience leading medium to large-scale, technically complex I&IT projects across all project phases
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices for audio-visual, communications, and IT deployment in enterprise environments
• Proven experience delivering system development and/or implementation projects on time and within budget
• Strong knowledge of state-of-the-art multi-platform I&IT technology including audio-visual systems, cloud technologies, and converged communications systems
• Experience with procurement planning and contract administration for software, hardware, IP circuits, and professional services
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Microsoft Project
• Knowledge of IT security requirements and best practices for high-availability, high-sensitivity hosting solutions
• Demonstrated change management skills to facilitate business process change and manage organizational human factors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for delivering presentations, proposals, and business cases to senior decision-makers

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Previous experience working within the Ontario Public Service (OPS) or the Justice Sector

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite role requiring the consultant to be present in the Toronto office (21 College Street) five days per week. The role requires a CRJMC security clearance. Candidates should be comfortable working in a structured public sector environment managing large, multi-stakeholder initiatives. Travel expenses for this assignment are set at $0.00.

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• Final role details, responsibilities, and terms will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates. Compensation may vary based on experience. Errors and omissions excepted.