Project Manager / Project Leader – Intermediate (Public Sector)

Hiring: Project Manager / Project Leader – Intermediate (Public Sector)
📍 Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – up to 3 days onsite, subject to HM discretion)
🏢 Client: Supply Ontario / Ontario Health
📅 Start Date: Feb 23, 2026
📅 End Date: Feb 22, 2027 (Extension possible)
⏱ Duration: 250 Business Days
🕒 Hours: 7.25 hrs/day | 5 days/week
🔍 About the Role
We are seeking an Intermediate Project Manager to lead initiatives under the Health Innovation Pathway (HIP). This role is critical in managing complex, multi-workstream healthcare projects, guiding applications from intake through implementation, and ensuring alignment with Ministry of Health objectives.
The ideal candidate will bring strong public sector and healthcare project management experience, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrixed environment.
✅ Must-Have Qualifications
5–8 years of Project Management experience, specifically in healthcare or public sector
Strong knowledge of PM concepts (scope, risk, schedule, quality, governance)
Proven experience working with clinical experts, healthcare administrators, government, and technical teams
Demonstrated success in matrixed organizations
Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with tight timelines
Public Sector experience – Mandatory
Ability to work onsite in Ontario (systems cannot be accessed remotely outside ON)
🧩 Key Responsibilities
Manage high-priority, province-wide HIP projects end-to-end
Lead HIP applications throughout their full lifecycle
Coordinate internal and external partners and stakeholders
Track deliverables, risks, issues, and dependencies
Conduct regular status reviews and reporting
Develop and improve project processes, tools, and trackers
Serve as the key interface with senior leadership and partners
Ensure knowledge transfer and documentation before contract end
🎯 Desired Skills
PMP or knowledge of PMBOK
Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Tools: MS Project, MS Teams
Background in Health Sciences, Health Administration, or Business
Experience in politically sensitive, multi-stakeholder environments
Change management and process improvement experience
📩 How to Apply
If this role matches your profile, please send the following by Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026 – 5:00 PM EST to:
📧 hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com OR monikasetia@smsoftconsulting.com
Mandatory Documents:
Updated Resume (Word format)
Skills / Qualification Matrix & References
Expected Hourly Rate
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