Project Manager

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager with extensive Application Delivery experience to lead high-profile Business Systems Modernization initiatives in Toronto. This role is responsible for the end-to-end execution of complex, enterprise-level application implementations, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and external vendors within a rigorous governance framework. You will act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, ensuring that legacy system replacements and modernizations are delivered on time, within budget, and with high user adoption.

Duration: 6-month contract with potential extensions up to 1 year (18 months total)
Location: Toronto (Onsite)
Rate: $65.12-$71.8/hr

Advantages
Strategic Leadership: Direct the transformation of mission-critical business systems within a complex municipal ecosystem.

Long-Term Potential: Initial 6-month term with pre-planned extensions, offering up to 18 months of project continuity.

High Visibility: Work directly with senior management and Division Heads to resolve technical matters and project issues.

Comprehensive Scope: Manage every facet of delivery, from procurement and contract negotiation to change management and training strategy.

Responsibilities
End-to-End Project Execution: Lead technical staff, vendors, and interdivisional stakeholders through the full SDLC—from initial project chartering to final production hand-off.

Strategic Planning: Manage detailed scope requirements, budgeting, resource allocation, and integrated scheduling for large-scale capital projects.

Executive Reporting: Prepare and deliver high-level presentations and recurring status reports to executive sponsors, Division Heads, and steering committees.

Governance & Compliance: Oversee project activities to ensure compliance with AODA (Accessibility), STRA (Security Threat and Risk Assessment), and PIA (Privacy Impact Assessment) standards.

Organizational Change Management (OCM): Develop and execute Change Management Plans; apply assessment tools to evaluate culture, readiness, and resistance to ensure successful solution adoption.

Vendor & Contract Management: Lead contract negotiations and oversee vendor performance to ensure business solution delivery meets agreed-upon quality and technical standards.

Quality Assurance: Review test plans and results, track defects in large-scale environments, and assure the quality of software delivered by the project team.

Qualifications
Experience: 10+ years of hands-on experience in large-scale project and program management within government or large private sector organizations.

Technical Progress: 10+ years of progressive experience leading IT projects using Agile, Waterfall, and Iterative methodologies.

Certification: Active PMP® Certification in good standing is mandatory.

Education: University degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Core Competencies: Extensive experience in business process mapping (BPM/BPMN), JAD sessions, impact analysis, and overseeing complex documentation (architecture diagrams, technical design specs).

Public Sector Expertise: Proven track record in modernization and legacy system replacement projects within a municipal or government setting.

Soft Skills: Tenacious leader with excellent communication skills; able to influence stakeholders and support teams during peak workloads.

Summary
If you are a PMP-certified leader with a deep background in enterprise application delivery and a passion for public sector modernization, we encourage you to apply today!

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