We are seeking an Intermediate Project Manager/Leader to oversee the planning and execution of mission-critical IT work packages within a high-stakes public safety environment. This role focuses on managing complex, large-scale technology projects from market scanning and procurement through to implementation and closeout. The successful candidate will navigate the intersection of technical radio/paging infrastructure and operational emergency services, ensuring that all project deliverables are met within a 24x7 critical environment.
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Rate: $512.26-$548.56/diem
Advantages
- Long-Term Engagement: Secure an 18-month contract with a strong potential for extension.
- High-Impact Work: Lead projects that directly support 24x7 critical public safety and land ambulance infrastructure.
- Professional Standards: Work within a framework of industry-leading project management methodologies (PMI/SDLC).
- Leadership Opportunity: Act independently to make decisions and drive optimal results with minimal supervision.
- Central Location: Consistent onsite collaboration at a premier Toronto office location.
Responsibilities
- Project Governance: Manage all phases of the project lifecycle (concept, definition, planning, implementation, and closeout) following PMI standards and I&IT best practices.
- Financial Oversight: Manage large project budgets with high levels of fiscal accountability, including detailed estimating, forecasting, and reconciliation of actual costs.
- Vendor & Procurement: Lead vendor management activities, including the development of business cases and management board submissions for long-term support and maintenance contracts.
- Risk Management: Proactively identify inherent and developing project risks; perform options analyses and recommend robust mitigation strategies to project champions.
- Strategic Coordination: Align project schedules with resource availability and Public Safety Operations, ensuring that technical and operational accountabilities are clearly defined.
- Executive Reporting: Provide authoritative recommendations, briefing notes, and executive presentations to senior management and steering committees.
- Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with diverse clients, managing expectations across functional areas with high political acuity.
Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years of IT Project Management experience, specifically managing large-scale, complex projects within a large enterprise team.
- Technical Domain: Demonstrated experience with backend technology for radio and paging systems, as well as Enterprise Content Management.
- Methodology: Expert knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and project management tools such as MS Project and SharePoint.
- Financial Acumen: Proven track record of maintaining strict fiscal control over large project budgets.
- Sector Expertise: Experience with the land ambulance sector or 24x7 critical operations is a significant asset.
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills, with the ability to prepare briefing notes and presentations for C-suite and senior executive levels.
- Resource Management: Proven ability to identify and acquire technical resources and resolve interpersonal conflicts within a team.
Summary
If you're interested in the Intermediate Project Manager/Leader role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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We are seeking an Intermediate Project Manager/Leader to oversee the planning and execution of mission-critical IT work packages within a high-stakes public safety environment. This role focuses on managing complex, large-scale technology projects from market scanning and procurement through to implementation and closeout. The successful candidate will navigate the intersection of technical radio/paging infrastructure and operational emergency services, ensuring that all project deliverables are met within a 24x7 critical environment.
Rate: $512.26-$548.56/diem
Advantages
- Long-Term Engagement: Secure an 18-month contract with a strong potential for extension.
- High-Impact Work: Lead projects that directly support 24x7 critical public safety and land ambulance infrastructure.
- Professional Standards: Work within a framework of industry-leading project management methodologies (PMI/SDLC).
- Leadership Opportunity: Act independently to make decisions and drive optimal results with minimal supervision.
- Central Location: Consistent onsite collaboration at a premier Toronto office location.
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Responsibilities
- Project Governance: Manage all phases of the project lifecycle (concept, definition, planning, implementation, and closeout) following PMI standards and I&IT best practices.
- Financial Oversight: Manage large project budgets with high levels of fiscal accountability, including detailed estimating, forecasting, and reconciliation of actual costs.
- Vendor & Procurement: Lead vendor management activities, including the development of business cases and management board submissions for long-term support and maintenance contracts.
- Risk Management: Proactively identify inherent and developing project risks; perform options analyses and recommend robust mitigation strategies to project champions.
- Strategic Coordination: Align project schedules with resource availability and Public Safety Operations, ensuring that technical and operational accountabilities are clearly defined.
- Executive Reporting: Provide authoritative recommendations, briefing notes, and executive presentations to senior management and steering committees.
- Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with diverse clients, managing expectations across functional areas with high political acuity.
Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years of IT Project Management experience, specifically managing large-scale, complex projects within a large enterprise team.
- Technical Domain: Demonstrated experience with backend technology for radio and paging systems, as well as Enterprise Content Management.
- Methodology: Expert knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and project management tools such as MS Project and SharePoint.
- Financial Acumen: Proven track record of maintaining strict fiscal control over large project budgets.
- Sector Expertise: Experience with the land ambulance sector or 24x7 critical operations is a significant asset.
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills, with the ability to prepare briefing notes and presentations for C-suite and senior executive levels.
- Resource Management: Proven ability to identify and acquire technical resources and resolve interpersonal conflicts within a team.
Summary
If you're interested in the Intermediate Project Manager/Leader role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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