Project Manager/Leader Senior

Ref: RQ11817 Contract – 11 Months (Extension Possible) Onsite – Toronto (21 College Toronto)
Posted Date: 2026-11-03
Location: Onsite – Toronto (21 College Toronto)
Public Sector Experience: Required – OPS / Public Sector
Contract End Date: 2027-10-05 *
Rate: $110/hour
OverviewJustice Technology Services, under the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Leader to plan and lead complex, multi-ministry audio-visual and telecommunications technology initiatives. The successful consultant will oversee all phases of concurrent I&IT and AV projects, managing client relationships, project teams, and vendor partnerships to deliver technically complex solutions on time and on budget. This is a fully onsite role based in Toronto with three openings available.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and lead projects as part of large multi-ministry, multi-year initiatives involving complex network architecture, advanced telecommunications, VoIP, and audio/visual systems
Develop project charters, master project plans, and work breakdown schedules;
define goals, deliverables, and scope in collaboration with internal clients, stakeholders, and I&IT specialists
Manage client relationships and partnerships with business areas, resolving issues and communicating project deliverables to senior stakeholders
Identify and assess project risks, recommend mitigation measures, and escalat[corrected]e change impacts to project sponsors for decision-making
Coordinate I&IT procurement activities including planning for software, hardware, IP circuits, and bandwidth;
negotiate goods and services and administer contractual agreements
Lead mobilization planning, facility scope validation, equipment procurement, and on-site system installation activities
Oversee GUI design review and approval, functional design drawings, quality assurance testing, and system and functionality testing
Manage client handover and commissioning, obtain client sign-off, and ensure vendor delivery of as-built and close-out documentation
Develop and manage project budgets using resource management and financial management best practices
Facilitate change management activities including business/user adoption plans, training, user manuals, and stakeholder communications
Conduct lessons-learned sessions and deliver internal close-out packages including financial reports, site profiles, and journals
Participate in ongoing service review meetings and provide specialized advice for business case development and Treasury Board submissions
Must-Have Requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience with audio-visual and videoconferencing technology, including VoIP, video, voice, mobile, and building telecommunications infrastructure
Minimum 10 years of project management experience leading medium to large-scale, technically complex I&IT projects across all project phases
Demonstrated knowledge of best practices for audio-visual, communications, and IT deployment in enterprise environments
Proven experience delivering system development and/or implementation projects on time and within budget
Strong knowledge of state-of-the-art multi-platform I&IT technology including audio-visual systems, cloud technologies, and converged communications systems
Experience with procurement planning and contract administration for software, hardware, IP circuits, and professional services
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Microsoft Project
Knowledge of IT security requirements and best practices for high-availability, high-sensitivity hosting solutions
Demonstrated change management skills to facilitate business process change and manage organizational human factors
Strong written and verbal communication skills for delivering presentations, proposals, and business cases to senior decision-makers
Nice-to-Have Skills
Previous experience working within the Ontario Public Service (OPS) or the Justice Sector
Work EnvironmentThis is a fully onsite role requiring the consultant to be present in the Toronto office (21 College Street) five days per week. The role requires a CRJMC security clearance. Candidates should be comfortable working in a structured public sector environment managing large, multi-stakeholder initiatives. Travel expenses for this assignment are set at $0.00.
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