Assignment : RQ09293 - Project Manager / Leader - Senior
Job Title : Project Manager / Leader
Requisition (SS) : RQ09293
Start Date : 2025-07-02
Client : Community Services Cluster
End Date : 2026-03-31
Office Location : 777 Bay Street, Toronto
Organization : Community Services Cluster
Extension # of Days : 248.00
Ministry : Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
Business Days : 186.00
Hybrid - Candidate MUST work 3 days onsite and 2 days remote
MUST HAVES :
- 10+ years in the following :
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating and planning for the modernization of large, complex multi-platform, multitier information technology systems.
- Experience conducting detailed review of technical solutions on a variety of software platforms (e.g., Java, .Net, Informatica, Oracle, Power BI, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience with analytics or business intelligence tools and leading BI (Microsoft BI Suite technology preferred) projects with data-driven decision making
- Experience leading the planning, coaching, communication and execution of actions that lead toward delivery and adoption of data-driven solutions
- Proven experience using a variety of methodologies to carry-out the software development lifecycle (e.g., Agile, waterfall, hybrid)
- Experience working closely with business teams and development team to generate proof of concepts and prototypes with new and proven technologies
Description
As the current Master Service Agreement (MSA) for the Managed Service Provider (MSP) Vendor of Record (VOR) arrangement expires April 5, 2026, the cluster plans to maximize the term of the requested resources within the constraints of the MSA. IT Source has advised that their current MSA for MSP allows for initial Statement of Work (SOW) to be set up till April 5, 2026, with an option to extend for one additional year, pending approval.This contract will require the consultant to work from the office location 3 days per week with the remaining 2 days being worked remotely.Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Technical Skills - 40%
Demonstrated experience with analytics or business intelligence tools and leading BI (Microsoft BI Suite technology preferred) projects with data-driven decision makingDemonstrated experience in coordinating and planning for the modernization of large, complex multi-platform, multitier information technology systems.Experience conducting detailed review of technical solutions on a variety of software platforms (e.g., Java, .Net, Informatica, Oracle, Power BI, etc.)Experience documenting technical problems / issues and developing plans to address the solutions in a cost-efficient mannerProven experience facilitating the resolution of I&IT and Business issues using advanced technologies.Proven experience with JAD facilitation, interpreting business needs to create technical requirements, and leading project meetingsDemonstrated experience with prototyping, Microsoft Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, and PlanviewExperience in the development of various deliverables of various roles including, but not limited to, project coordinator, release management, requirements analyst, system designer, system tester, trainer, etc. throughout SDLC (Agile and Waterfall)Experience producing Project Planning and Coordination documentation (Business Case, Processes, Charter, Integrated Project Plan, Migration plans, Schedules, project kick off materials, roadmaps etc.)Experience with business stakeholder management and status reporting at the Executive levelProject Management and Methodologies - 45%
Experience leading the planning, coaching, communication and execution of actions that lead toward delivery and adoption of data-driven solutionsExperience advising, shaping and delivering technology-led transformation programsExperience building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to successfully deliver on transformation goalsDemonstrated experience facilitating discussions with internal and external stakeholders on processes and goals to drive the project delivery to successful completion.Demonstrated experience balancing technical and business requirements in order to optimize solutions and meet business needsCoordinating and executing Threat Risk Analysis and Privacy Impact Analysis, and addressing outcomes and / or recommendationsExperience with business stakeholder management and status reporting at the Executive levelExperience supporting business users working on projects or programs involving multiple highly inter-dependent applications and / or data sources.Demonstrable experience with requirement management, quality assurance and change management processes and toolsProven experience using a variety of methodologies to carry-out the software development lifecycle (e.g., Agile, waterfall, hybrid)Experience in documenting business, technical and system processes and requirements; Experience in identifying, reviewing and analyzing solution implementation options and alternatives, including associated risks, documenting results and presenting conclusionsDemonstrated experience leading multiple project teams concurrently using a mix of dedicated and shared resourcesExperience working closely with business teams and development team to generate proof of concepts and prototypes with new and proven technologiesDemonstrated experience leading multiple project teams concurrently managing complex updates / changes to interdependent applications, ensuring continuing cohesion & conformance to planned architectureAbility to introduce best practices, templates, SharePoint management sites for software development projectsExperience with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.Experience tracking project finances and burn rates, as well as resource allocation.Experience with AODA complianceCommunications Skills - 10%
Excellent communication and written skillsSkills in consensus building and issue resolution involving key stakeholders, and members of teamsExperience introducing technical standards business process improvements to development teamA team player working well under stress and tight deadlinesPublic Sector Experience - 5%
Previous public sector experience in an organization of equivalent size or complexity to Ontario Public Service