Project Manager 1 Year Contract

Toronto, ON, CA, Canada

Job Description

About the Role




Were looking for a

Project Manager

who will play a key role in delivering Enterprise Transformation and system modernization initiatives. Reporting to the

Program Manager, Enterprise Transformation

, this is a

hands-on, individual contributor

role responsible for managing small to mid-sized projects or dedicated workstreams ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and aligned with organizational goals.


You will work across diverse teams, vendors, and stakeholders to coordinate efforts, improve processes, and bring structure to a fast-evolving transformation environment. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives on problem-solving, collaboration, and making tangible impact in a rapidly changing organization.

Why Join Us




This one-year contract offers the opportunity to:

Contribute directly to enterprise-wide transformation projects with high organizational impact. Gain visibility with senior leadership and program-level governance. Build valuable project and change management experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Take ownership of initiatives that shape the clients tools, processes, and ways of working. Strengthen your leadership, communication, and creative problem-solving skills while working across multiple teams.

What You Will Do



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Project Management & Delivery



Manage small to mid-sized projects or workstreams, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. Develop and manage project plans, schedules, risks, issues, and dependencies. Monitor progress, track milestones, and prepare detailed project updates. Facilitate project meetings, document outcomes, and follow up on action items. Oversee financial tracking and reporting for assigned projects; escalate variances where needed. Identify and implement process improvements to streamline project delivery.
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Program Alignment & Governance



Ensure project objectives remain aligned with enterprise transformation goals. Maintain and update RAID logs (Risks, Actions, Issues, Dependencies/Decisions). Support program-level reporting and contribute to standardizing methodologies Help embed project governance, transparency, and accountability across workstreams.
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Stakeholder Engagement & Communication



Collaborate with sponsors, leaders, and cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment. Communicate updates, risks, and impacts clearly and proactively. Contribute to change management activities to help stakeholders adapt to evolving processes. Present project updates confidently and influence decision-making across teams.

What You Bring



5+ years

of project management experience, ideally within transformation or enterprise-wide initiatives. Degree or diploma in

Project Management, Business Administration, IT

, or equivalent experience.

Project Management certification

(PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent). Agile certification or training (CSM, PSM, SAFe, PMI-ACP, DASM, or equivalent). Strong understanding of

Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid

project delivery methodologies. Experience with

PPM tools

such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Aha!, Asana, or Monday.com. Knowledge of

change management principles

(ADKAR or Kotter); Prosci certification is an asset. Proficiency in

Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint

, and ideally Power BI. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience working with

vendors or consulting partners

. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and adapt quickly.

Nice to Have



Experience in

technology or startup

settings. Familiarity with

Power Platform

(Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate). Knowledge of

resource management

and

capacity planning

best practices. * Interest in leveraging

AI tools

(e.g., ChatGPT, Power BI Copilot, Smartsheet AI) for project delivery and reporting.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2972330
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Toronto, ON, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned