Project Manager/Leader – Senior
Pay Rate: (flexible)
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Contract Length: 12 Months, Onsite
We at Raise are hiring right now for one of our Clients. If you’re interested, apply below for your chance to join a great place to work.
Experience:
- 10+ years in project management roles focused on IT Delivery, IAM, Security, Compliance, and Information Management.
- Strong understanding of security and compliance frameworks, including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and Ontario’s public sector policies.
- Proven track record managing IAM solutions (e.g., Entra ID), enterprise security operations tools, and data classification technologies.
- Experience leading the rollout of enterprise-level Information Management solutions, including data governance, retention policies, and secure access protocols.
- Hands-on experience with security project delivery involving technical rollouts, vulnerability management, threat mitigation, and security operations.
- Expertise in compliance assessments, internal audits, and enterprise governance models.
- Familiarity with technical rollout methodologies, including phased deployment, stakeholder onboarding, and post-deployment support.
- Experience managing projects involving sensitive data, public sector systems, and multi-agency collaboration.
- Skilled in change management, communications, and training delivery for technical and security implementations.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to work effectively across diverse technical and non-technical teams.
Deliverables:
- The Senior Project Manager is expected to play a pivotal role in the successful execution of technical projects. Their responsibilities and expectations encompass the following:
- Lead the planning and implementation of technical and security solutions, including IAM systems, information governance tools, and compliance-related security projects.
- Manage full project delivery life cycles, encompassing requirements gathering, vendor coordination, technical and security testing, rollout planning, and post-implementation support.
- Oversee access control policies, privileged access workflows, identity lifecycle management, and security controls to protect sensitive resources.
- Coordinate the rollout of enterprise-wide Information Management and security solutions, aligning data handling, classification, and retention practices with regulatory requirements and internal business needs.
- Support the development and execution of information governance and security frameworks, ensuring proper data classification, retention policies, secure handling, and risk mitigation.
- Collaborate closely with internal security, IT, and vendor teams to deliver compliant, secure technology solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and security best practices.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation including project charters, risk and security assessments, stakeholder analyses, training materials, and compliance audit records.
- Conduct gap assessments and remediation planning against security and compliance standards such as NIST 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, CIS Controls, and other relevant frameworks.
- Lead user adoption and change management efforts to ensure the successful rollout, acceptance, and sustained operation of IAM, data governance, and security solutions.
- Prepare and facilitate executive briefings and steering committee meetings to report on project progress, security posture, risk issues, and strategic alignment.
- Develop detailed project plans, risk mitigation strategies, and stakeholder engagement plans to support seamless delivery.
- Manage compliance and risk assessment reporting and remediation activities.
- Lead executive steering committee presentations focused on technical delivery, security outcomes, and compliance status.
- Support thorough testing, training, and transition documentation to enable smooth handoff and operational readiness.
- Manage post-implementation reviews and develop continuous improvement roadmaps focused on strengthening security and governance controls.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Educational Background: A bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related disciplines.
- Relevant professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments), or CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management).
Must Haves:
- 10+ years’ experience in technical project management delivery
- 10+ years’ experience facilitating stakeholder relations
- 10+ years’ in a project management leadership role
- Strong communication skills a MUST
Looking for meaningful work? We can help!
Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.
We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.
We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer, and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/
In order to submit candidates for roles, our clients will sometimes require personal information to confirm the identity of applicants and their legal status to work. Raise will never ask you for personal or banking information unless you have been selected for a job. If you are ever unsure about the legitimacy of this or another job posting by Raise (or have any other questions), please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 orhello@raiserecruiting.com