Senior Project Manager

Element Fleet Management; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fleet management company is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Mississauga to oversee project planning, execution, and completion. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience in IT project management, with proficiency in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships. The position offers a competitive salary and a culture of innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

Paid time-off programs

Culture of innovation and empowerment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant project management experience in the IT sector.
• Experience in leadership roles managing vendors and complex stakeholder relationships.
• Proven in project delivery through both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily activities of project teams.
• Facilitate the definition of project scope and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project artifacts in alignment with delivery framework.
• Create detailed project schedules and implementation plans.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Stakeholder Communication

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or computer science

Tools

Project Management Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Get started on an exciting career at Element!

Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business – delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.

About the Role

We’re looking for a strategic and collaborative leader to join our team as a Senior Project Manager. In this role, you will ensure the successful planning, execution, and completion of projects that align with the company’s strategic goals. You’ll be accountable for defining project objectives, managing resources, and maintaining quality control throughout the project life cycle. The Senior IT Project Manager facilitates communication among stakeholders, mitigates risk, and manages change effectively, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and in scope.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and manage daily activities of project teams to deliver key initiatives.
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project artifacts in alignment with the project delivery framework.
• Create detailed project schedules and implementation plans, ensuring strategic alignment.
• Collaborate with other project managers, vendors, and internal teams to create cost estimates using Element’s standard AFE costing tool.
• Define project governance and establish clear stakeholder communication cadences.
• Onboard and manage project resources, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
• Exercise autonomy in decision-making and influence project direction and organizational strategy.
• Develop, monitor, and report on project budgets, health, and progress to stakeholders.
• Manage risks, adhere to change control processes, and ensure compliance with reporting standards.
• Contribute to the Project Management Centre of Excellence (PMCoE) by sharing best practices and mentoring peers.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant project management experience in the IT sector, including leadership roles.
• Experience leading Data Migration, Data Transformation, ERP Implementation, or Digital Transformation projects.
• Proven experience in project delivery using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Demonstrated success managing people, vendors, and complex stakeholder relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as PMP or CSM.
• Advanced proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration.

Current Location : Mississauga. Our Mississauga office will move to 1 Adelaide in Toronto in September 2026.

The hiring base salary range for this position is $99,200 - $136,400 annually. Actual compensation within this range will be dependent upon the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. Please note that the disclosed salary range is solely for candidates hired to perform work within this geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location.

What’s in it for You
• A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness (for qualified roles)
• Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays) (for qualified roles)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military obligations or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request.Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to [e-mail] or call [phone].