Senior Project Manager

Lever, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

4 weeks paid vacation

Education reimbursement

Perkopolis discounts

Health and dental benefits

Job summary

Numeris, Canada’s trusted audience intelligence leader, seeks a Senior Project Manager to plan, lead and deliver complex cross-functional programs from initiation through closure. You’ll shape scope, schedules and budgets, manage risks, and ensure business value and quality in every milestone.

This hybrid role is based in Toronto with on-site and remote work as required. Candidates need 5+ years of progressive PM experience, strong governance, stakeholder management and vendor oversight; PMP or

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong governance, risk and issue management capabilities.
• Experience aligning projects with strategy and measuring outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of comprehensive project plans (scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, resources).
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining key milestones.
• Provide regular status updates on progress, risks and dependencies to stakeholders.

Skills

Project mgmt

Stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional leadership

Budget mgmt

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in PM or related field

PMP certification

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Numeris is Canada’s most trusted and authoritative source for broadcast measurement and consumer behaviour data. As well, the industry leading intelligence provider to broadcasters, advertisers, and agencies. We have been recognized for over 75 years as providing the gold standard in audience intelligence.

We have great people who do exceptional work. We take pride in building an environment of continuous learning and career advancement opportunities. Our teams are collaborative, curious, and dedicated to creating quality experiences. We love what we do, enjoy each other’s company, and support initiatives to give back to our communities. We are looking for people to help us shape the future of Numeris, and have a lot of fun along the way.

The Senior Project Manager plays a critical role in planning, leading and delivering complex, cross-functional projects that support the organization’s strategic priorities and business objectives. Reporting to the Senior Manager, PMO, the Senior Project Manager is accountable for project delivery from initiation through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, dependencies, stakeholder engagement and outcomes.

The Senior Project Manager provides leadership and structure across project teams, facilitates effective decision-making, and ensures projects are delivered with a clear focus on business value, quality and sustainable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Delivery

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, milestones, resources and success measures.
• Lead projects from initiation through implementation and formal closure, ensuring deliverables and outcomes are achieved.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining focus on key milestones and business objectives.

Strategic Alignment & Business Outcomes

• Ensure projects are aligned with organizational strategy, priorities and business objectives.
• Establish clear measures of project success and monitor progress toward intended business outcomes and benefits.
• Provide recommendations to support project prioritization, sequencing and resource decisions where appropriate.

Project Governance & Reporting

• paths and reporting.
• Provide regular project status updates, including progress, risks, issues, dependencies, budget
• Establish and maintain appropriate project governance, decision-making processes, escalationand decisions required.
• Escalate significant issues and risks in a timely manner and provide recommendations for resolution.

Stakeholder & Team Leadership

• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, stakeholders and cross-functional project teams.
• Facilitate effective collaboration and decision-making across teams and stakeholders with differing priorities.
• Provide leadership, direction and support to teams, influencing outcomes without direct authority.
• Works closely with product leaders on delivery.

Risk, Issue & Dependency Management

• Identify, assess and proactively manage project risks and issues, developing appropriate mitigation and contingency strategies.
• Identify and manage dependencies across projects, teams and organizational initiatives.
• Monitor changes to project scope, timelines, resources and requirements and assess their impact on project outcomes.

Budget & Resource Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, monitor expenditures and ensure adherence to approved financial parameters.
• Identify resource and capacity requirements and proactively address constraints or competing demands.
• Monitor project performance against approved scope, schedule, budget and resources.

Vendor Management

• Manage external vendors and partners where applicable, including deliverables, timelines, performance, contracts and issue resolution.
• Provide interim support for routine procurement activities, including gathering business requirements, obtaining and comparing vendor quotes, coordinating purchase requests and approvals, and tracking renewals to support business continuity.
• Collaborate with Finance and relevant stakeholders to ensure purchasing activities follow established policies, remain within approved budgets and maintain appropriate documentation, supporting a smooth handover to a dedicated procurement specialist.

Quality & Change Management

• Ensure project deliverables meet established quality standards, requirements and stakeholder expectations.
• Lead project change management activities, supporting effective adoption and transition to new processes, systems or ways of working.
• Assess and communicate the organizational impact of significant project changes.

Project Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate and timely project documentation, including project plans, status reports, risk and issue logs, meeting records, decisions and other project artifacts.
• Lead project close-out activities, including evaluation of outcomes, lessons learned and transition to business-as-usual operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management practices, tools and processes and contribute to PMO standards and best practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of progressive project management experience, with demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through completion.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, governance and best practices.
• Ability to understand organizational priorities, connect project activities to business objectives and maintain focus on outcomes and value.
• Procurement Familiarity: Practical experience supporting routine purchasing or procurement activities, including comparing quotes, coordinating approvals and vendor renewals, and assessing value for money. Sound commercial judgment and the ability to provide interim procurement support alongside project delivery responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage vendors, engage senior leaders and align cross-functional stakeholders with differing priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to identify risks, navigate complexity and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to manage complex projects independently, from planning through execution, with strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills and attention to detail.
• A highly motivated self-starter who proactively addresses challenges, works effectively in complex and ambiguous situations, and adapts project plans and priorities as business needs evolve.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools. Experience with Smartsheet is considered an asset.
• PMP or other recognized project management certification is considered an asset.

What we offer

• An evolutionary journey in the audience measurement and data space; work on exciting projects, add value & make a positive impact to our Company.
• Benefits package, group savings and retirement program. (Health and Dental employer paid premiums).
• Hybrid Work: on-site office in Toronto and work from home as required per the role.
• 4 weeks paid vacation.
• Education Reimbursement: For those wishing to pursue additional professional development, funding up to $1000 per year is offered (some conditions apply).
• Continuous learning and development via Percipio, our Learning Management System.
• Be part of additional programs such as MentorMe, which helps our employee’s network, and grow within the organization.
• Leadership Training offerings for new and emerging leaders.
• Culture of great teams, coworkers and supportive leadership.
• Perkopolis: Participation in a program that provides exclusive discounts on products and services to employees. Perks include shopping discounts, movie tickets, services, event/show tickets and much more!

$115,000 - $125,000 a year

Values

Stronger Together:

We succeed through collaboration with each other and with the industry. Unity drives our impact.

Innovation with Intent:

We embrace change and challenge convention. Our innovation is purposeful, driven by insights, guided by strategy, and focused on delivering meaningful future-proofed solutions.

People First:

We prioritize the well-being, growth and voices of our people. We actively listen, support development, and create space where everyone can succeed.

Excellence in Motion:

We pursue continuous improvement in everything we do, from our processes to our time to market. With a growth mindset and a commitment to excellence, we bring solutions to life with precision and purpose.

Numeris is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to creating an accessible environment for all our employees and foster a culture that focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We believe that a diverse workforce helps everyone contribute in meaningful ways towards our shared success.