Russell Tobin & Associates is hiring on behalf of one of its esteemed clients.

Job ID: 26-22597

Job Title: Project Manager- Senior

Location: Toronto, ON (Onsite)

Duration: 6+ Months (with possible extension)

Client: Public Sector

Pay Rate: CAD $80 -$100 per hour

Must have: 8-10+ years of demonstrated experience managing complex IT projects, preferably in infrastructure and operations environments

Public Sector experience mandate.

Strong technical background in web applications and modern cloud infrastructure (very important)

Experience managing varity of products /products

Variety/range of technical people

Demonstration of a people-first approach

Evaluation Criteria Project Management and Delivery Experience - 50%

8-10+ years of demonstrated experience managing complex IT projects, preferably in infrastructure and operations environments

Proven ability to manage full project lifecycle (scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality)

Experience coordinating releases, patching cycles, and change management (e.g., CRQs)

Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments

Technical Coordination and Operations Support - 20%

Experience supporting IT operations, including incident, change, and service management processes

Ability to coordinate technical teams and resources to deliver complex infrastructure initiatives

Demonstrated experience identifying and managing project and operational risks

Communication and Stakeholder Management - 25%

Proven ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, executives, and technical teams





Strong verbal and written communication skills, including reporting and documentation

Experience facilitating decision-making and resolving conflicts across stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build robust working relationships

Desirable Skills - 5%

Public sector experience

Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and best practices

Experience with cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments

Awareness of emerging IT trends and technologies

Responsibilities: Lead and manage the delivery of complex IT infrastructure and operational projects, overseeing full project lifecycle activities including scope, schedule, cost, and risk management.

Coordinate release planning and patching activities, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and minimal service disruption.

Engage and communicate with stakeholders, including ministry partners, executive leadership, and technical teams, to ensure clear direction, alignment, and timely decision-making.

Support IT operations by coordinating incident response, managing service tickets, and facilitating change management processes, including CRQs.

Drive infrastructure initiatives and manage ITS engagement to ensure compliance with standards, processes, and governance requirements.

Identify, assess, and mitigate project and operational risks, providing recommendations to support informed decision-making.

Prepare and maintain project documentation and reporting, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and transparency across teams.

📌 Senior Manager, Project Management & Quality (Toronto)
🏢 Russell Tobin
📍 Toronto