Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Requisition Class: Senior Project Manager

We are seeking an immediate Senior Project Manager/Leader for the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement in a fully remote role (anywhere in Ontario). This position will lead the Solaris Evergreening project, transitioning Solaris-impacted application databases off legacy Solaris infrastructure onto supported platforms, upgrading Oracle databases where applicable, and decommissioning out-of-support Solaris systems. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of project management experience, robust technical and business aptitude, advanced Office365/Project/Visio/Planview skills, and proven ability to facilitate client meetings, interpret business needs into technical requirements, lead technical teams, manage privacy/security deliverables, and drive organization change across cross-functional stakeholders.

Work Location: Remote (Anywhere in Ontario, Canada)

Estimated Start Date: September 14, 2026

Estimated End Date: March 31, 2027

Business Days: 170 (+ 85-day extension possible)

Hours: 7.25 hours per day

Security Level: No Clearance Required

Engagement Type: Contract / Consulting

About The Role The Senior Project Manager/Leader will play a crucial lead role in the Solaris Evergreening project, a time-sensitive, high-priority initiative within the FY26/27 operating plan. This project transitions application databases off Solaris infrastructure onto supported platforms, upgrades Oracle database software where compatible, and eliminates security and financial risks by decommissioning out-of-support Solaris systems.

The role requires a solid project leader who can manage complex technical migrations, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, navigate enterprise-wide strategies, produce executive briefing materials, and maintain strategic alignment while working with diverging stakeholder perspectives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Management

- Lead the Solaris Evergreening project from initiation through implementation.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, I⁢ professionals, and leadership.
- Develop and manage strategic communication and change management strategies across all project phases.
- Create and document project plans, status reports, and executive briefings.
- Manage privacy and security deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
- Apply advanced project management principles, methodologies, and techniques.
- Handle multiple tasks and deliver within extremely tight deadlines.

Business Analysis and Strategic Communication
- Provide business analysis expertise to navigate enterprise-wide strategies.
- Produce data analytics, briefing materials, and dashboards for senior executive leadership.
- Translate business needs into technical requirements.
- Draft clear and concise written briefings, presentations, and project materials.




- Facilitate client meetings and workshops effectively.

Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement
- Drive organizational change using an inclusive approach.
- Build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders.
- Manage diverging perspectives while ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Liaise effectively with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Resolve issues in a timely manner, providing options and recommendations.
- Engage in tough conversations while remaining calm and unbiased.

Strategic Planning and Risk Management
- Develop project-related strategies and frameworks.
- Anticipate potential issues and provide risk mitigations and recommendations.
- Perform industry research and make recommendations for solution improvements.
- Ensure strategic alignment between cross-functional programs and activities.
- Think holistically and horizontally about business problems and opportunities.

Required Qualifications And Must-Have Skills

- Minimum 10+ years of experience as a Project Manager.
- Proven experience facilitating client meetings/workshops.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret business needs into technical requirements.
- Strong technical and business aptitude.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Self-motivated leader with strong interpersonal skills.
- Experience leading technical teams.
- Experience creating and documenting project plans and status reports.
- Experience managing privacy and security deliverables.
- Experience with Agile development concepts and methodologies.
- Advanced skills in:
- Office365.
- Microsoft Teams.
- Microsoft Project.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Visio.
- Planview.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills (clear and concise).
- Persistent attention to detail.
- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Evaluation Breakdown Category Weight Project Management Skills 40% Leadership and Political Acuity 20% Analytical and Strategic Thinking Skills 20% Communications and Relationship Management Skills 20%

Project Management Skills (40%)

- Expertise in applying project management theory, methodologies, and techniques.
- Knowledge of issues management, communication, and change management principles.
- Experience developing and managing complex projects, estimating resources, and preparing submissions for approval.
- Knowledge of IT systems, tools, and databases to develop comprehensive implementation plans.

Leadership and Political Acuity (20%)




- Leadership skills to set direction and manage projects, activities, and team members.
- Well-developed organization and planning skills for managing complex, concurrent issues.
- In-depth knowledge of task estimation, scheduling, and control.
- Political acuity to deal with sensitive situations and work strategically with government stakeholders.

Analytical and Strategic Thinking Skills (20%)
- Strong analytical and conceptualization skills combined with change and project management experience.
- Research and problem-solving skills to scan the organizational environment and analyze data.
- Ability to think holistically and horizontally about business problems and opportunities.

Communications and Relationship Management Skills (20%)
- Excellent communication skills to articulate project vision and facilitate discussions/negotiations.
- Negotiation skills to influence others and find collaborative solutions.
- Ability to build relationships and oversee cross-organizational consultation processes.
- Emotionally intelligent communicator who can engage in tough conversations calmly.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

- Previous government experience.
- Experience with requirements development (elicitation, analysis, specification, validation).
- Strong research skills for industry analysis and solution recommendations.

Engagement Details and Deliverables
- Fully remote position (anywhere in Ontario).
- Lead the Solaris Evergreening project transitioning databases off Solaris infrastructure.
- Develop and manage strategic communication and change management strategies.
- Produce executive briefing materials, dashboards, and data analytics.
- Create comprehensive project plans, status reports, and documentation.
- Manage privacy and security deliverables throughout the project.
- Facilitate client meetings, workshops, and stakeholder consultations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Apply Agile concepts and methodologies where applicable.
- Use advanced Office365, Microsoft Project, Visio, and Planview for project delivery.
- Provide options and recommendations for complex issues and solution improvements.
- Ensure strategic alignment across enterprise objectives and priorities.

How to Apply Submit by Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST to:

[email protected] OR [email protected]

Mandatory Submission Documents

- Updated resume in Word format.
- References.
- Expected hourly rate.
- Visa status.
- LinkedIn ID.

Note: Applications without the mandatory documents cannot be submitted. Email is the best way to reach the recruitment team. Ontario Senior Project Managers with 10+ years of experience, strong technical/business aptitude, Solaris/Oracle migration knowledge, change management expertise, and advanced Office365/Project/Visio/Planview skills—SUBMIT BEFORE 10AM WEDNESDAY!

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