Job Summary:

The Senior Project Manager/Leader will oversee complex audio-visual and videoconferencing technology projects within multi-ministry, multi-year initiatives. This role requires expert leadership in planning, executing, and delivering technically sophisticated telecommunications and IT deployments, ensuring alignment with client needs and organizational objectives. The position is onsite in Toronto for a 12-month contract and involves managing cross-functional teams, stakeholder relationships, risk mitigation, and procurement activities.

Responsibilities:

- Plan and lead multi-year, multi-ministry projects involving advanced audio-visual, telecommunications, and IT systems.
- Manage client relationships, project teams, external service providers, and contractors to ensure project success.
- Develop project charters, master plans, risk assessments, and communication plans in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; escalate issues and implement approved changes.
- Coordinate procurement processes including negotiation and contract administration for goods and services.
- Lead quality assurance, system testing, client handover, and project close-out activities.
- Provide specialized advice for business cases and government submission documents.
- Conduct lessons-learned sessions and participate in service review meetings.

Required Skills:
- Minimum 5 years experience in audio-visual and videoconferencing technologies.
- Minimum 10 years of project management experience, including managing technically complex, large-scale projects.
- Strong knowledge of telecommunications, video over IP (VoIP), and IT deployment best practices.
- Expertise in risk management, change management, and resource allocation.




- Proven leadership and team-building skills to guide diverse project teams.
- Advanced communication skills for stakeholder engagement, presentations, and business case development.
- Experience with procurement planning and contract negotiation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project software.

Desired Skills:
- Previous experience in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) or Justice Sector.
- Knowledge of current and emerging I⁢ technologies including cloud solutions and IT security.
- Familiarity with software development platforms and multi-tier architecture.
- Experience in operations management and security within technology projects.
- Ability to design and approve graphical user interfaces (GUI) and functional design drawings.

Rated Criteria:
- Project Management Skills - 35 Points
- Technical Skills (Audio-Visual & Videoconferencing) - 30 Points
- Communication Skills - 30 Points
- Public Sector Experience - 5 Points

Total: 100 Points Deliverables:
- Comprehensive project charters and master project plans.
- Risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
- Procurement plans and executed contractual agreements.
- Quality assurance and system functionality test plans and reports.
- Client handover documentation including as-built drawings, manuals, and close-out packages.
- Business cases and Treasury Board/Management Board submission documents.
- Lessons learned and service review reports.

Must Haves:
- At least 5 years of experience with audio-visual and videoconferencing technologies.
- At least 10 years of project management experience managing complex technology projects.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Proven track record delivering projects on time, within scope and budget.
- Onsite availability in Toronto for full time engagement.

Public Sector Experience:

Preferred

📌 Senior Project Manager - Audio Visual and Videoconferencing (Ontario)
🏢 vTech Solution
📍 Ontario