Senior Project Manager/Leader Job at Randstad (Toronto)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Project Manager/Leader for an exciting hybrid contract opportunity based in Toronto. In this role, you will take complete ownership of the end-to-end delivery of complex Azure cloud application projects, managing timelines, scope, risks, and quality across multiple critical workstreams. As a senior leader, you will orchestrate and guide cross-functional technical teams—including developers, business analysts, architects, and third-party vendors—to deliver high-performing solutions. You will be responsible for executive stakeholder management, project governance, budget forecasting, and ensuring strict compliance with enterprise cloud and security standards. Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid - 3 days/week in-office) Contract Duration: 6 months

Job Responsibility

Lead the end-to-end delivery of enterprise Azure cloud application projects, managing complex timelines, scope, risks, and quality across multiple workstreams
Coordinate, guide, and mentor diverse, technical teams consisting of developers, business analysts, architects, and vendors to ensure cohesive solution delivery
Oversee project governance, sprint execution, day-to-day issue resolution, and strict adherence to established cloud, security, and enterprise standards
Develop and manage complex project budgets derived from multiple funding channels, providing accurate cost forecasting and reporting to ensure targets are achieved
Partner closely with business and operational stakeholders to translate complex requirements into actionable technical project plans, driving alignment across the organization
Proactively identify potential risk events and issues, articulate and prioritize them for senior executives, and recommend actionable mitigation strategies
Ensure all project processes and deliverables adhere strictly to standard project management methodologies, frameworks, and guidelines
Maintain detailed project schedules and author high-level status reports and documentation for executive and steering committee review

Requirements

8+ years of dedicated experience leading the end-to-end delivery of Azure cloud application projects across multiple concurrent workstreams
8+ years of experience guiding cross-functional technical teams (developers, architects, BAs, and vendors) through complex software delivery lifecycles
8+ years of experience overseeing project governance, sprint execution, stakeholder communications, and compliance with enterprise security and cloud standards
Deep experience creating, tracking, and maintaining detailed project schedules, deliverables, and scope documentation
Proven ability to build and monitor sophisticated project budgets influenced by multiple funding channels and dependencies
Demonstrated success in predicting potential project bottlenecks and risks, formulating mitigation strategies, and presenting them effectively to decision-makers
Prior experience working within public sector frameworks or managing projects tied to government/ministry standards is considered a strong asset
A solid understanding of Project Management principles is required
a valid PMP certification is highly desired but not mandatory
Outstanding presentation and reporting skills, with the ability to summarize complex technical roadblocks into concise updates for senior executives

Nice to have

Prior experience working within public sector frameworks or managing projects tied to government/ministry standards is considered a strong asset
A valid PMP certification is highly desired but not mandatory

What we offer

High-Visibility Cloud Initiatives: Spearhead critical, large-scale enterprise Azure cloud application deployments
Strategic Financial Scope: Gain experience managing complex budgets across multiple funding channels and interconnected dependencies
Executive Exposure: Interface directly with senior decision-makers and executive leadership, presenting risk mitigation strategies and status reports
Balanced Hybrid Routine: Enjoy the flexibility of a structured hybrid work schedule based out of a central Toronto location

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