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Project Manager/Leader - Senior

Toronto, ON

Posted: 02/02/2026 Industry: IT/ Software Development Job Number: 26-14810

Job Description

Senior Project Manager / Project Leader
Duration: 250 Business Days
Location: Toronto, ON (Onsite)
Role Overview
The Senior Project Manager / Project Leader will be responsible for leading and delivering large-scale, complex IT and public safety technology initiatives within the client organization. The role involves end-to-end project management, senior executive stakeholder engagement, vendor and contract management, financial oversight, and ensuring no disruption to public safety operations in a 24x7 mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities
Project & Portfolio Management
  • Develop detailed project charters, integrated project plans, work packages, schedules, and communication plans, including obtaining required approvals.
  • Create, manage, and execute assigned work packages within the overall project plan, ensuring completion of all deliverables, documentation, and reports.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects in alignment with organizational IT standards and PMI best practices.
  • Participate in steering committees and stakeholder forums, providing accurate project and portfolio reporting to senior executives.
Stakeholder & Risk Management
  • Proactively manage stakeholder interests and expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues;escalate to Project Sponsors and Portfolio teams with recommended mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure project implementation plans do not negatively impact public safety operations.
  • Coordinate closely with Public Safety Operations to align project timelines and delivery activities.
Financial & Vendor Management
  • Manage project budgets with a high level of fiscal control and accountability, including forecasting, variance analysis, and planned vs. Actual reporting.
  • Lead vendor engagements, negotiations, and delivery of multi-year contracts for warranty, maintenance, and support of public safety technologies (e.G., Computer Aided Dispatch systems).
  • Ensure development and delivery of business cases and executive submissions for long-term support and maintenance approvals.
  • Collaborate with Legal and Procurement teams to ensure organizational processes are followed and business interests are protected during contract establishment.

Business Analysis & Documentation
  • Develop detailed business analysis documentation outlining problems, opportunities, and solution options.
  • Support market scanning, procurement, planning, implementation, and project close-out activities.
  • Prepare executive-level reports, briefing notes, and presentations.
Mandatory Skills & Experience
Project Management & Coordination (30%)
  • 10+ years of experience in Program and/or Project Management.
  • Strong working knowledge of PMI methodologies and industry standards.
  • Demonstrated experience managing all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) for large, complex IT projects.
  • Proven ability to manage large project budgets, including estimates, forecasts, and reconciliation of actuals.
  • Experience leading the development of project charters, integrated project plans, and governance artefacts.
  • Demonstrated experience with Enterprise Content Management solutions.
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Clarity/Planview, or equivalent.
Technical Skills Public Safety Systems (35%)
  • Experience with Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) telecommunication systems, including:
    • Communication Console Systems (CCS)
    • Trunked Radio Systems
    • Conventional Communication Solutions and associated backup systems
  • Experience planning and implementing voice communication services in public safety environments.
  • Experience implementing or replacing voice logging systems.
  • Knowledge of backend technologies supporting radio and paging systems.
  • Proven experience leading projects from market scanning and procurement through implementation and completion.
  • Experience with Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN).
Analytical & Communication Skills (20%)
  • Experience working with and leading large, multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Strong ability to prepare and deliver project status updates and executive-level reports.
  • Proven ability to manage scope, timelines, and stakeholder expectations across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Excellent written communication skills, including preparation of briefing notes, proposals, and executive presentations.
  • Demonstrated leadership in resolving resourcing and interpersonal conflicts.
  • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.
  • Strong presentation and facilitation skills for senior management and stakeholders.
Industry Experience (15%)
  • Experience within the land ambulance sector and related stakeholders is considered an asset.
  • Experience managing projects in 24x7 mission-critical or public safety environments.

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