Senior Project Manager/Leader

CYNET SYSTEMS; Guelph; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead IT initiatives within the Finance unit. This role involves managing complex projects, ensuring compliance with public-sector standards, and driving user adoption of new systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and project management, with proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and delivering high-impact technology solutions. Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will shape the future of financial systems and processes, making a significant impact in the public sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing large, complex projects in public sector.
• Strong knowledge of finance and governance frameworks.
• Expertise in leading IT implementation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of IT initiatives for Finance.
• Oversee vendor selection and contract negotiation.
• Ensure data integrity and security in project lifecycle.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Management

Conflict Resolution

Financial Systems Knowledge

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Project Management Certification

Tools

Enterprise Billing Systems

ERP Modules

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the planning and execution of IT initiatives for the Finance unit, including the successful implementation of an enterprise billing solution and related system integrations.
2. Define and manage functional and technical requirements in collaboration with Finance and IT teams to ensure alignment with business goals and compliance obligations.
3. Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiation, and performance management for technology solutions and service providers supporting Finance initiatives.
4. Ensure data integrity, security, and migration strategies are embedded in all phases of the billing system project lifecycle.
5. Drive change management and user adoption strategies, including training and support for Finance stakeholders impacted by new systems and processes.
6. Coordinate with IT architecture and cybersecurity teams to ensure billing solution design aligns with enterprise technology standards and risk management protocols.
7. Validate system testing outcomes and lead user acceptance testing (UAT) to confirm the billing solution meets business and compliance requirements.
8. Lead end-to-end project management for complex, high-profile, and high-risk initiatives, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
9. Develop and maintain project requirements to create detailed project schedules and integrated work plans.
10. Ensure all deliverables meet business, compliance, and quality standards aligned with PMI and public-sector best practices.
11. Develop and manage integrated project schedules, scope, budgets, and cross-functional resource plans.
12. Monitor and forecast project costs; report on financial performance to ensure alignment with approved budgets and funding streams.
13. Proactively identify and manage project risks and issues; escalate and resolve as required.
14. Coordinate with stakeholders and governance bodies, including facilitating steering committee participation and executive-level reporting.
15. Direct multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring alignment with OOC requirements and organizational standards.
16. Develop and communicate project guidelines, procedures, and documentation.
17. Resolve resourcing conflicts and interpersonal issues; establish clear roles, deliverables, and performance expectations for all team members.
18. Provide timely project and portfolio reports to internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing large, complex projects within the federal, provincial, or public sector.
• Strong knowledge of finance, procurement, and governance frameworks relevant to public-sector environments.
• In-depth understanding of PMI, public-sector IT methodologies, and project lifecycle best practices.
• Proven experience producing high-quality project documentation in alignment with government and industry standards.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing cross-functional teams, including consultants and contractors.
• Expertise in conflict resolution, stakeholder engagement, and project communications.
• Knowledge of change management in transformation environments.
• Proven experience leading IT implementation projects within finance or billing environments, preferably in the public or public sector.
• Hands-on knowledge of enterprise billing systems, financial platforms, or ERP modules, including experience with system integration, data migration, and vendor management.
• Strong understanding of public-sector IT governance, cybersecurity standards, and data protection requirements as they relate to financial systems and digital transformation.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams including finance, IT, and external vendors, with a focus on delivering complex, high-impact technology solutions on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated ability to lead user acceptance testing (UAT), change management, and training initiatives to support the adoption of new financial systems and workflows.