senior project manager/leader.

We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager/Leader to drive a large-scale, complex consolidation initiative in Toronto. This high-profile role requires a strategic leader capable of managing high-risk IT projects from concept through to close-out. You will be responsible for ensuring deliverables meet business requirements on time and within budget while maintaining strict fiscal control and adhering to enterprise-level project management frameworks.

Pay Rate: $609.86- $644.49/Diem

Advantages
- Direct engagement with senior leadership and steering committees on a high-visibility initiative.

- Influence organizational strategy, business planning, and large-scale funding requests.

- Utilize a blend of Agile and Waterfall frameworks within a structured enterprise environment.

- Lead high-risk data migration and system integration efforts that have a significant operational footprint.

Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and implementation of mission-critical initiatives, ensuring compliance with established methodologies, gating processes, and system quality standards.

- Develop and manage complex project budgets across multiple funding channels, ensuring rigorous fiscal control, forecasting, and reconciliation.

- Create and maintain detailed integrated project plans (IPP); perform variance analysis, adjust leads/lags, and monitor critical path activities to prevent slippage.

- Proactively identify potential risks and issues, articulating them to senior executives and recommending effective mitigation strategies.

- Establish and lead steering committees and stakeholder forums, managing relationships with senior staff and external delivery partners.

- Clarify roles for cross-functional teams (including unionized staff and consultants), resolve resourcing conflicts, and set clear performance expectations.

- Develop business transformation and adoption plans, using strategic actions to overcome resistance and facilitate smooth organizational transitions.

- Oversee data migration strategies, vendor contracts, and the translation of complex business needs into technical specifications.

Qualifications
- 5–9 years of project management experience leading complex IT initiatives involving business transformation and system design.

- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.

- Expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

- Hands-on experience with MS Project, Planview, Jira, and Confluence.

- Familiarity with ETL processes, data migration, API integrations, and information security best practices.

- Experience with large-scale repository consolidations and digital standards (e.g., HL7 FHIR).

- Knowledge of privacy legislation requirements related to data and business processes.

- 5+ years of experience working with broad public-sector providers, including knowledge of registry building blocks (Client, Provider, Consent) and provincial IT approval processes.

- Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of meeting strict deadlines in high-pressure environments.

Summary
If you're interested in the Project Manager/Leader role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!

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