Senior Project Manager / Leader – Data & AI (Public Sector)

Senior Project Manager / Leader – Data & AI (Public Sector) ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Leader to provide project management on large-scale, complex, high-profile and high-risk Data & AI initiatives within a large public sector I&IT environment. You will ensure project deliverables meet business requirements on time, on scope and on budget, with a strong focus on cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with established project management methodologies and frameworks. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead data and AI strategy, governance, and execution across a large multi-stakeholder environment. • Develop and manage detailed project schedules, deliverables, scope, and integrated plans. • Build and manage complex, multi-year, multi-million-dollar budgets across multiple funding channels; monitor, forecast, reconcile, and report on project costs. • Source, onboard, and direct project teams (both employees and fee-for-service consultants); clarify roles, set performance expectations, and resolve resourcing and interpersonal conflicts. • Proactively identify, prioritize, and communicate risks and issues at senior executive levels, and recommend mitigation strategies. • Establish and participate in steering committees and stakeholder forums; deliver project, program, and portfolio reporting to senior executives. • Apply change management strategies across all project phases—concept, definition, planning, implementation, and close-out. • Promote I&IT project management best practices, standards, and methodologies. MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS • 15+ years of experience in data & AI strategy and execution in a large, multi-stakeholder environment. • 10+ years of integrated enterprise project management experience across business and I&IT teams. • Demonstrated experience managing multi-year, multi-million-dollar budget projects. • Experience with Data & AI governance processes and technologies. • Hands-on experience with Azure and Databricks, as well as AI/LLM technologies. • Experience with Azure Cloud Data services, including Data Factory, Databricks, Data Lake, Unity Catalog, and SQL Warehouse. • Experience managing stakeholders, risks, changes, issues, time, scope, and resources. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Visio, Project, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams. • Experience creating privacy, financial, communication, and IT documentation, including business cases, Privacy Impact Assessments, Threat Risk Assessments, Requests for Service, and Requests for Information. NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS • Experience with software development methodologies, including Agile/Scrum and minimum viable products (MVPs). • Experience managing project life cycles and backlogs using tools such as Jira, Trello, Microsoft Project, Kanban, or Workamajig. • Experience leading large-scale technology infrastructure procurements and site deployments/rollouts. • Experience leading QA activities and processes. • Knowledge of PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). • Knowledge of public sector ITIL processes (incident, release, and problem management). • Familiarity with public sector business processes, gating procedures, and project management requirements. • Knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and related standards. Work Location: In person

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