Senior Project Manager

Postmedia; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Postmedia is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic, cross‑functional initiatives across IT, fintech, and operations. You will oversee the full lifecycle from initiation to delivery, coordinating internal teams and external vendors to meet timelines and budgets in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of progressive PM experience, with strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills. PMP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and PMP preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive project and program management experience.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of assigned projects from initiation to delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors across IT, Finance, Product, Editorial, Operations, Sales, Marketing.
• Manage multiple projects with timelines and budgets, ensuring quality standards.
• Create project documentation: scope, requirements, milestones, decisions, and design.
• Monitor risks, issues, and mitigation plans; report to senior leaders.
• Mentor multi-disciplinary teams and improve PMO practices.
• Deliver data-driven insights to improve client service and decision-making.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/Finance/IT or related field

PMP certification

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Position: Senior Project Manager

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy)

Location: Toronto, ON (Remote)

The Company:

Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 110 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it.

This exceptional content, reach and scope offer advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.

The Opportunity:

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the strategic planning and execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives that drive organizational growth and operational excellence. Projects may include mergers and acquisitions, IT initiatives (such as infrastructure, networking, financial technology, application implementations and upgrades), multi-vendor system integrations, regulatory and administrative process improvements, and product-related initiatives.

In this role, the Senior Project Manager oversees the full project lifecycle, from initiation through implementation and completion. Responsibilities include developing project plans, coordinating cross-functional teams and external vendors, managing budgets and timelines, mitigating risks, facilitating project governance, and providing regular status updates and executive-level reporting. The role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

The ideal candidate is an experienced project management professional with a proven ability to lead large, complex initiatives across multiple teams. They possess strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, along with hands-on experience delivering IT and/or fintech projects. Success in this role requires a collaborative approach, sound business judgment, and the ability to influence and deliver results in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

What you’ll do:

• Lead all aspects of assigned projects from initiation, planning, solutioning/end‑state design, execution, testing, and successful delivery of assigned project scope
• Manage initiatives across all involved parties: external vendors, internal departments including but not limited to: Information Technology, Finance, Product, Editorial, Operations, Sales, Subscription Services team, and Marketing.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to create project documentation including, but not limited to: project scope, requirements, decisions, process‑design, assumptions, milestones, etc.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, assumptions, issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the evolution of project management practices and PMO maturity through documentation, knowledge sharing, and process optimization.
• Deliver insights and recommendations that enhance client service and support data‑driven decision‑making.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field; PMP certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in project and program management, including leadership of cross‑functional initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced, matrixed organization.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a track record of meeting deadlines and managing competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with experience interpreting data and identifying trends to inform strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, coach others, and foster collaboration across departments.

Compensation:

Employment offerspresented to the selected candidate are based on a combination of qualifications, experience, responsibilities of the role and the candidate's location.

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance.

Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier‑free selection process and work environment.

Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.