Senior Project Manager, IT PMO

Scarborough Health Network

$132K — $153K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Health, Business, IT, or related field.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
  • 7-10 years of progressive IT or digital project management experience.
  • Experience delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives in healthcare.
  • Strong knowledge of project management frameworks such as PMBOK®, Agile, and SDLC.
  • Familiarity with clinical systems like EMR/Epic is an asset.
  • Experience in a Canadian healthcare organization with clinical and operational insight.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of complex IT, digital health, and AI initiatives.
  • Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, budgets, and resource allocations.
  • Ensure adherence to PMBOK® methodologies and SDLC standards.
  • Establish relationships with corporate programs to capture and support IT projects.
  • Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and dependencies.
  • Collaborate with vendors and external partners for successful solution implementation.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for permanent, full-time employment.
  • Chance to lead complex, high-impact healthcare IT initiatives.
  • Environment fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Engagement with multidisciplinary teams across the organization.
  • Contribution to patient-centered care through digital innovation.
Full Job Description
Job Number: JR106226 Job Title: Senior Project Manager, IT PMO Job Category: Professional Hospital Location: Centenary Site Job Type: Permanent, Full time Number of Positions: 1 Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $63.499 - $73.614 Hours: Days, Afternoons

Job Description:

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, IT PMO, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, cross-functional IT and digital initiatives across Scarborough Health Network (SHN).

As a key delivery lead within the IT PMO, this role drives the successful planning, execution, and implementation of projects that support clinical transformation, operational excellence, and enterprise digital strategy. The Senior Project Manager ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope and budget, and in compliance with SHN governance, cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of complex IT, digital health, and AI enabled initiatives across clinical and corporate programs

  • Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations

  • Ensure projects adhere to PMBOK®-aligned methodologies and SDLC standards

  • Establish and develop account management relationship with corporate programs, departments, and units to ensure all IT related projects are captured and supported

  • Monitor and report on project progress, risks, issues, and dependencies

  •  Partner with Digital Health, Enterprise Analytics, and operational teams to align delivery with organizational priorities

  • Collaborate with vendors and external partners to ensure successful solution implementation

  • Ensure alignment with SHN IT governance processes, including CPRC, ASRB, and CAB where applicable

  • Lead risk identification, mitigation, and escalation in accordance with PMO standards

  • Ensure projects comply with privacy (PHIPA), cybersecurity, procurement, and regulatory requirements

  • Support intake, prioritization, and sequencing of initiatives within the IT project portfolio

  • Contribute to enterprise capacity planning and resource management activities

  • Ensure alignment of project outcomes with SHN strategic priorities and digital roadmap

  • Drive consistent application of standardized PMO tools, templates, and reporting practices

  • Ensure project deliverables meet quality, safety, and operational readiness expectations

  • Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in Health, Business, Information Technology, or related field (required)

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (required)

  • Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in IT or digital project management

  • Demonstrated experience delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives in a healthcare environment

  • Strong knowledge of project management frameworks (PMBOK®, Agile, SDLC)

  • Experience working with clinical systems (e.g., EMR/Epic), enterprise platforms, or digital transformation initiatives considered an asset

  • Experience in a Canadian healthcare organization with strong understanding of clinical and operational environments.

  • Strong track record of ethical leadership, professionalism, and organizational stewardship

  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to engage multidisciplinary teams, clinicians, and stakeholders.

  • Excellent work performance and attendance record

  • Understands the importance of and demonstrates commitment to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

  • Commitment to advancing equity, accessibility, and patient-centered care through digital innovation.

  • Demonstrated ability to model integrity, resilience, and adaptability in a rapidly evolving digital health environment.

  • Demonstrated ability to develop and influence relationships at all levels, with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

  • Strong team engagement, facilitation, and coaching skills to build team morale and improve culture

  • Demonstrated experience leading large-scale transformation and change initiatives

This opportunity is posted to support the recruitment of an existing vacant position.

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