Project Manager / Leader – Senior (RQ11158) | Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement | Onsite | Toronto, Ontario

We are hiring a Senior Project Manager / Leader to lead the successful delivery of complex IT infrastructure and operational initiatives for the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement . This role is ideal for an experienced IT Project Manager with 8–10+ years of enterprise project management experience , a solid background in cloud infrastructure, web applications, IT operations, release management, and stakeholder engagement , and experience working within public sector or large enterprise environments . The successful candidate will manage multiple concurrent infrastructure projects, coordinate cross-functional technical teams, oversee release and change management activities, and ensure project delivery aligns with organizational governance, operational priorities, and business objectives.

Role Snapshot
Requisition ID: RQ11158
Job Title: Project Manager / Leader – Senior
Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
Work Location: Toronto, Ontario (Onsite)
Estimated Start Date: July 9, 2026
Estimated End Date: March 31, 2027
Duration: 180 Business Days
Extension: 60 Business Days (Possible)
Hours: 7.25 Hours per Day
Security Clearance: No Clearance Required

Key Responsibilities

IT Project & Infrastructure Delivery (50%)

Lead and manage the end‑to‑end delivery of complex IT infrastructure and operational projects.

Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, quality, resource planning, and risk management.

Coordinate multiple concurrent initiatives while ensuring successful project execution.

Drive infrastructure initiatives that align with enterprise standards, governance, and operational priorities.

Prepare project plans, status reports, and executive‑level communications.

Technical Coordination & IT Operations (20%)

Coordinate release planning,



deployment schedules, and infrastructure patching activities.

Support IT operations through incident management, service requests, and change management processes.

Facilitate Change Requests (CRQs) and ensure compliance with operational procedures.

Coordinate cross‑functional technical teams delivering cloud, web, and infrastructure solutions.

Identify, assess, and mitigate project and operational risks.

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance (25%)

Collaborate with ministry partners, executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams.

Facilitate project meetings, decision‑making sessions, and executive presentations.

Maintain effective communication across project teams and senior leadership.

Resolve issues, manage expectations, and build strong working relationships.

Ensure project documentation remains accurate, complete, and aligned with governance requirements.

Continuous Improvement & Best Practices (5%)

Promote project management best practices and governance standards.

Support ITIL-based service management processes.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across infrastructure and operational delivery.

Stay informed on emerging technologies, cloud platforms, and enterprise delivery practices.

Required Skills & Experience
Skill / Experience Years Required
Enterprise IT Project Management 8–10+ Years
Managing complex infrastructure and operations projects 8–10+ Years
Full project lifecycle management (scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk) 8–10+ Years




Cloud infrastructure and modern web application environments Strong Experience
Release management, patching, and deployment coordination Strong Experience
Change Management (CRQs) Strong Experience
Incident and IT service management Strong Experience
Managing multiple concurrent enterprise projects Strong Experience
Executive stakeholder management and reporting Strong Experience
Risk identification and mitigation Strong Experience
Technical team leadership across diverse technology groups Strong Experience
Public Sector or large enterprise environments Preferred

Core Technical & Functional Skills

IT Project Management

Infrastructure Delivery

Cloud Infrastructure

Hybrid Cloud

Web Applications

IT Operations

Release Management

Patch Management

Change Management (CRQs)

Incident Management

Service Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Executive Reporting

Project Governance

Agile

Waterfall

Hybrid Delivery Methodologies

ITIL

Microsoft Project

Jira

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing enterprise infrastructure transformation initiatives.

Strong knowledge of ITIL processes, including incident, change, and problem management.

Experience delivering cloud, on-premises, or hybrid infrastructure projects.

Knowledge of enterprise governance, ITS engagement, and compliance processes.

Demonstrated people‑first leadership approach with the ability to lead cross‑functional technical teams.

Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and decision‑making skills.

Public Sector Experience (Highly Preferred)

Experience working within the Ontario Public Sector (OPS) or other government organizations.

Knowledge of government governance frameworks, IT standards, and enterprise project delivery practices.

Familiarity with public sector operational policies, security requirements, and technology governance.

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📌 Project Manager/Leader - Senior (Ontario)
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