Senior Project Manager - Lead (32503)

Myticas Consulting; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to oversee significant public service delivery systems projects. This role demands extensive project management experience, with responsibilities spanning financial control, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with government standards. Success in this position requires adeptness in navigating complex projects, leading cross-functional teams, and implementing effective strategies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of integrated enterprise project management experience.
• Proven experience managing multi-year, multi-million dollar budget projects.
• Direct experience in IT project management with Oracle Siebel CRM.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-risk, high-visibility OPS I&IT initiatives.
• Ensure project deliverables meet business requirements on time and within scope.
• Lead change management strategies throughout all project phases.

Skills

Project Management

Conflict Resolution

Stakeholder Management

Education

PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Job description

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Position Title: Senior IT Project Manager

Overview:

A Senior IT Project Manager is required to support MPBSDP initiatives focused on developing custom, cloud-native, public-facing service delivery systems. The successful candidate will manage large-scale, complex, and high-profile projects across business and I&IT teams within the Ontario Public Service (OPS).

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of integrated enterprise project management experience involving both business and I&IT teams.
• Proven experience managing multi-year, multi-million dollar budget projects.
• Direct experience in IT project management, specifically involving Oracle Siebel CRM.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide project management leadership for high-risk, high-visibility OPS I&IT initiatives.
• Ensure project deliverables meet business requirements on time, within scope, and on budget while ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with OPS project management standards.
• Lead organizational development, strategy, and planning, including preparing funding requests.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and integrated plans.
• Monitor and forecast project costs, ensuring budget targets are met.
• Manage project deliverables, schedules, and scope.
• Promote adherence to I&IT project management best practices.
• Direct and coordinate cross-functional project teams to ensure compliance with government and ministry standards.
• Oversee project processes, and establish and communicate guidelines and procedures.
• Source, select, and onboard team members, clarify responsibilities, and manage performance expectations.
• Resolve resourcing issues and inter-personal conflicts; ensure shared knowledge of project objectives and deliverables.
• Develop and manage complex project budgets involving multiple funding channels and cross-ministry dependencies.
• Maintain strong fiscal control, including estimates, forecasts, and actuals reconciliation.
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively and develop issue resolution strategies.
• Provide regular reporting and recommendations to senior executives.
• Facilitate and participate in steering committees and stakeholder forums.
• Lead change management strategies during all project phases.
• Promote OPS I&IT standards to support quality, methodology compliance, and efficient resource use.
• Stay current with emerging I&IT trends and effectively adapt strategies as needed.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of PMI’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
• Understanding of Information Management principles, practices, and policies.
• Familiarity with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and associated regulations.
• Ability to assess and recommend appropriate technology acquisitions.
• Strong conflict resolution skills between project and functional teams.
• Proficient in managing stakeholder relationships and setting clear expectations.

Skill Areas and Allocation:

Project Management – 35%

• 10+ years of enterprise project management across business and I&IT.
• Experience managing all project facets: stakeholder engagement, risk, change, issues, timelines, scope, and resources.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Project, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience managing project life cycles using tools such as Jira, Trello, Microsoft Project, Kanban, and Workamajig.
• Ability to validate financial forecasts, manage cost assumptions, and reconcile project expenditures.
• Expertise in determining business and technical requirements, and aligning them with strategic objectives.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams including policy, legal, IT, communications, and privacy.

Technical, Deployment, and Integration – 35%

• Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum and MVP-based development methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Siebel CRM project management.
• Proven track record in leading I&IT site deployments and infrastructure rollouts.
• Experience in technology procurement processes.
• Ability to manage end-to-end electronic solutions from planning to delivery.
• Understanding of Oracle deployment environments and technical infrastructure.
• Experience leading QA processes and activities.

Documentation – 20%

• Skilled in developing documentation such as:
• Business Cases
• Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)
• Requests for Service (RFS)
• Requests for Information (RFIs)

Public Sector Experience – 10%

• Experience with Public Sector ITIL processes including incident, release, and problem management.
• Familiarity with OPS gating procedures, business processes, and project management governance.
• Understanding of government network, desktop infrastructure, procurement, and support models.

Note: Candidates must be able to adapt to changing trends, leverage new tools and technologies, and lead teams effectively in a dynamic and evolving IT landscape.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Project Management

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media, Government Administration, and Software Development

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