Project Manager / Leader – Senior (RQ11158) | Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement | Onsite | Toronto, Ontario

We are hiring a Senior Project Manager / Leader to lead the successful delivery of complex IT infrastructure and operational initiatives for the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. This role is ideal for an experienced IT Project Manager with 8–10+ years of enterprise project management experience, a strong background in cloud infrastructure, web applications, IT operations, release management, and stakeholder engagement, and experience working within public sector or large enterprise environments.

The successful candidate will manage multiple concurrent infrastructure projects, coordinate cross-functional technical teams, oversee release and change management activities, and ensure project delivery aligns with organizational governance, operational priorities, and business objectives.

Role Snapshot

Requisition ID: RQ11158

Job Title: Project Manager / Leader – Senior

Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Work Location: Toronto, Ontario (Onsite)

Estimated Start Date: July 9, 2026

Estimated End Date: March 31, 2027

Duration: 180 Business Days

Extension: 60 Business Days (Possible)

Hours: 7.25 Hours per Day

Security Clearance: No Clearance Required

Application Requirements

If you are interested and your experience aligns with this opportunity, please submit the following documents to hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com by Wednesday, July 29, 9:00 AM EST.

Mandatory Documents

Updated Resume (Word Format)

Professional References Expected Hourly Rate Visa Status LinkedIn Profile URL

Note: Applications submitted without all mandatory documents cannot be processed.

Key Responsibilities

IT Project & Infrastructure Delivery (50%)

Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of complex IT infrastructure and operational projects. Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, quality, resource planning, and risk management. Coordinate multiple concurrent initiatives while ensuring successful project execution. Drive infrastructure initiatives that align with enterprise standards, governance, and operational priorities. Prepare project plans, status reports, and executive-level communications.

Technical Coordination & IT Operations (20%)

Coordinate release planning, deployment schedules, and infrastructure patching activities. Support IT operations through incident management, service requests, and change management processes. Facilitate Change Requests (CRQs) and ensure compliance with operational procedures. Coordinate cross-functional technical teams delivering cloud, web, and infrastructure solutions. Identify, assess, and mitigate project and operational risks.

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance (25%)

Collaborate with ministry partners, executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams. Facilitate project meetings, decision-making sessions, and executive presentations. Maintain effective communication across project teams and senior leadership. Resolve issues, manage expectations, and build strong working relationships. Ensure project documentation remains accurate, complete, and aligned with governance requirements.

Continuous Improvement & Best Practices (5%)

Promote project management best practices and governance standards. Support ITIL-based service management processes. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across infrastructure and operational delivery. Stay informed on emerging technologies, cloud platforms, and enterprise delivery practices.

Required Skills & Experience

Skill / Experience Years Required Enterprise IT Project Management 8–10+ Years Managing complex infrastructure and operations projects 8–10+ Years Full project lifecycle management (scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk) 8–10+ Years Cloud infrastructure and modern web application environments Strong Experience Release management, patching, and deployment coordination Strong Experience Change Management (CRQs) Strong Experience Incident and IT service management Strong Experience Managing multiple concurrent enterprise projects Strong Experience Executive stakeholder management and reporting Strong Experience Risk identification and mitigation Strong Experience Technical team leadership across diverse technology groups Strong Experience Public Sector or large enterprise environments Preferred

Core Technical & Functional Skills

IT Project Management

Infrastructure Delivery Cloud Infrastructure Hybrid Cloud Web Applications IT Operations Release Management Patch Management Change Management (CRQs) Incident Management Service Management Risk Management Stakeholder Management Executive Reporting Project Governance Agile Waterfall Hybrid Delivery Methodologies ITIL Microsoft Project Jira

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing enterprise infrastructure transformation initiatives. Strong knowledge of ITIL processes, including incident, change, and problem management. Experience delivering cloud, on-premises, or hybrid infrastructure projects. Knowledge of enterprise governance, ITS engagement, and compliance processes. Demonstrated people-first leadership approach with the ability to lead cross-functional technical teams. Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.

Public Sector Experience (Highly Preferred)

Experience working within the Ontario Public Sector (OPS) or other government organizations. Knowledge of government governance frameworks, IT standards, and enterprise project delivery practices. Familiarity with public sector operational policies, security requirements, and technology governance.

How To Apply

Please submit the following documents to hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com by Wednesday, July 29, 9:00 AM EST:

Updated Resume (Word Format) – Mandatory

Professional References – Mandatory Expected Hourly Rate – Mandatory Visa Status – Mandatory LinkedIn Profile URL – Mandatory

Applications submitted without all mandatory documents cannot be processed.

If this opportunity is not the right fit for you, feel free to share it with experienced Senior IT Project Managers, Infrastructure Project Managers, Technical Project Managers, or Program Managers with expertise in infrastructure delivery, cloud technologies, IT operations, release management, and public sector project leadership.