Senior Project Manager / Leader (IT)

Hiring: Senior Project Manager / Leader (IT) – Remote (Ontario)
📍 Location: Remote – Toronto, Ontario
📅 Start Date: April 1, 2026
📅 End Date: March 31, 2027 (Extension possible)
⏱️ Duration: 252 Business Days
🔒 Security Clearance: Not Required

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex, enterprise-level IT initiatives for a major public sector client in Ontario.

🔹 Must Have Qualifications:
• 10+ years of experience in Project Management
• Strong expertise in applying PM methodologies, frameworks and best practices to drive successful project delivery
• Proven experience managing large, complex projects including resource estimation and preparation of approval submissions
• Ability to work with senior government stakeholders and handle politically sensitive situations with strategic insight
• Knowledge of IT systems, tools and databases to develop comprehensive implementation plans (Azure, On-Prem to Cloud Migration)

🔹 Nice to Have:
• Experience working with Ontario Public Sector (OPS)
• Experience with Corporate Governance and Treasury Board submissions

🔹 Key Skill Areas:
📌 Project Management (40%)
• End-to-end project direction, coordination, execution and control
• Issues, communication and change management expertise
• Resource estimation and project planning experience
• Strong knowledge of IT tools and implementation planning
📌 Leadership & Political Acuity (20%)
• Leadership to guide cross-functional teams across all project phases
• Strong planning, scheduling and task estimation capabilities
• Ability to manage sensitive stakeholder environments and align with enterprise priorities
📌 Analytical & Strategic Thinking (20%)
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills
• Experience scanning organizational environments and managing emerging issues
• Ability to ensure strategic alignment across cross-functional initiatives
📌 Communication & Relationship Management (20%)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration experience
• Ability to manage high-profile discussions with emotional intelligence
• Proficiency in Office365, MS Teams, MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply!
📩 Please revert with your updated resume to: mishra.neha@smsoftconsulting.com