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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager/Leader to direct the planning, coordination, and execution of complex, enterprise-scale IT system modernization initiatives. In this role, you will lead high-profile multi-platform and multi-tier technology transformation programs across both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Working closely with executive leadership, technical architects, and business stakeholders, you will oversee end-to-end project lifecycles-from initial business case development and charter creation to migration planning, budget tracking, risk management, and operational release. ...
Location: Toronto, ON (Fully Onsite - 5 days/week required) Duration: 12-month contract. Advantages Large-Scale System Modernization: Lead multi-platform, multi-tier enterprise technology transformation initiatives. Executive-Level Visibility: Interface directly with executive leadership, steering committees, and cross-functional directors. Agile & Waterfall Scope: Drive end-to-end delivery using flexible project management methodologies, Azure DevOps, MS Project, and Planview. Dedicated Onsite Collaboration: Collaborate directly alongside senior project directors, architects, and business leaders in a focused 5-day per week workspace. Responsibilities Systems Modernization & Program Leadership: Coordinate and plan the end-to-end modernization of large, multi-platform, multi-tier enterprise systems across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Project Artifacts & Governance: Author and maintain foundational project management deliverables, including Business Cases, Project Charters, Integrated Project Plans, Migration Plans, Release Schedules, and Roadmaps. Executive Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate steering committees, build consensus among diverse business and IT partners, and deliver regular executive-level status reporting, briefing notes, and decision frameworks. Budgeting & Fiscal Control: Manage complex project budgets, validate financial forecasts, track burn rates, and execute ongoing reconciliation of financial resources and expenditures. Team Leadership & Resource Management: Direct cross-functional project teams composed of internal staff and external consultants; assign deliverables, set performance expectations, and resolve resourcing conflicts. Risk & Issue Mitigation: Proactively identify project risks, issues, and dependencies; lead Threat Risk Assessments (TRA) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA); develop actionable mitigation strategies. Release & Process Standardization: Introduce project management best practices, establish collaboration repositories, track backlogs using Azure DevOps, and ensure deliverables meet formal quality assurance and web accessibility (AODA) standards. Qualifications Modernization Project Leadership: Proven experience coordinating and planning for the modernization of large, complex, multi-platform, multi-tier IT systems (Strictly Required). End-to-End SDLC Artifacts: Demonstrated experience authoring core project planning documentation (Business Cases, Charters, Integrated Project Plans, Migration Plans, Roadmaps, Release Schedules) across Agile and Waterfall SDLC frameworks (Strictly Required). Executive Stakeholder Management: Hands-on experience managing business stakeholders, facilitating steering committees, and delivering executive-level status reporting (Strictly Required). Budgeting & Fiscal Control: Proven track record managing project budgets, financial forecasts, burn rates, and expenditure reconciliations (Strictly Required). Risk & Compliance Management: Experience coordinating risk assessments (TRA/PIA), managing change scope, and ensuring compliance with web accessibility (AODA) standards (Strictly Required). Nice-to-Have Assets: Hands-on experience utilizing Planview for portfolio management and resource allocation. Alignment with Project Management Institute (PMI / PMBOK) standards or active PMP certification. Prior project management experience within a public sector or broader public sector environment. Summary If you're interested in the "Senior Project Manager/Leader" role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you! ...
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager/Leader to direct the planning, coordination, and execution of complex, enterprise-scale IT system modernization initiatives. In this role, you will lead high-profile multi-platform and multi-tier technology transformation programs across both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Working closely with executive leadership, technical architects, and business stakeholders, you will oversee end-to-end project lifecycles-from initial business case development and charter creation to migration planning, budget tracking, risk management, and operational release. Location: Toronto, ON (Fully Onsite - 5 days/week required) Duration: 12-month contract. Advantages Large-Scale System Modernization: Lead multi-platform, multi-tier enterprise technology transformation initiatives. Executive-Level Visibility: Interface directly with executive leadership, steering committees, and cross-functional directors. Agile & Waterfall Scope: Drive end-to-end delivery using flexible project management methodologies, Azure DevOps, MS Project, and Planview. ...
Dedicated Onsite Collaboration: Collaborate directly alongside senior project directors, architects, and business leaders in a focused 5-day per week workspace. Responsibilities Systems Modernization & Program Leadership: Coordinate and plan the end-to-end modernization of large, multi-platform, multi-tier enterprise systems across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Project Artifacts & Governance: Author and maintain foundational project management deliverables, including Business Cases, Project Charters, Integrated Project Plans, Migration Plans, Release Schedules, and Roadmaps. Executive Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate steering committees, build consensus among diverse business and IT partners, and deliver regular executive-level status reporting, briefing notes, and decision frameworks. Budgeting & Fiscal Control: Manage complex project budgets, validate financial forecasts, track burn rates, and execute ongoing reconciliation of financial resources and expenditures. Team Leadership & Resource Management: Direct cross-functional project teams composed of internal staff and external consultants; assign deliverables, set performance expectations, and resolve resourcing conflicts. Risk & Issue Mitigation: Proactively identify project risks, issues, and dependencies; lead Threat Risk Assessments (TRA) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA); develop actionable mitigation strategies. Release & Process Standardization: Introduce project management best practices, establish collaboration repositories, track backlogs using Azure DevOps, and ensure deliverables meet formal quality assurance and web accessibility (AODA) standards. Qualifications Modernization Project Leadership: Proven experience coordinating and planning for the modernization of large, complex, multi-platform, multi-tier IT systems (Strictly Required). End-to-End SDLC Artifacts: Demonstrated experience authoring core project planning documentation (Business Cases, Charters, Integrated Project Plans, Migration Plans, Roadmaps, Release Schedules) across Agile and Waterfall SDLC frameworks (Strictly Required). Executive Stakeholder Management: Hands-on experience managing business stakeholders, facilitating steering committees, and delivering executive-level status reporting (Strictly Required). Budgeting & Fiscal Control: Proven track record managing project budgets, financial forecasts, burn rates, and expenditure reconciliations (Strictly Required). Risk & Compliance Management: Experience coordinating risk assessments (TRA/PIA), managing change scope, and ensuring compliance with web accessibility (AODA) standards (Strictly Required). Nice-to-Have Assets: Hands-on experience utilizing Planview for portfolio management and resource allocation. Alignment with Project Management Institute (PMI / PMBOK) standards or active PMP certification. Prior project management experience within a public sector or broader public sector environment. Summary If you're interested in the "Senior Project Manager/Leader" role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you! ...
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