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Project Manager L5 / Lead IT Project Manager

@ Apex Systems

Mississauga, Ontario

Full-time10+ years experience
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Overview

Apex Systems is hiring a Project Manager L5 / Lead IT Project Manager on a full-time contract basis in Canada, with the duration to be confirmed. The role leads large, complex programs and portfolios across McKesson, overseeing multiple projects, partnering with leadership on investment decisions, and strengthening governance through automation and analytics. The posting requires 10+ years of progressive project and program management experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee large, complex programs aligned with strategic goals
  • Partner with leadership on investment decisions
  • Resolve escalated issues and mitigate cross-program risks
  • Optimize resource allocation across programs
  • Lead portfolio governance, reporting and continuous improvement

Requirements summary:

  • 10+ years of progressive project and program management
  • Experience with large programs and portfolios in technology or regulated environments
  • Strong stakeholder management and influence skills
  • Data-driven decision-making with predictive analytics
  • Knowledge of enterprise methodologies and compliance standards

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Job details

SeniorityLead
DepartmentBusiness operations
Experience10+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
EducationBachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyBusiness Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science
Perks mentionedEmployee discount, Paid training

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Job#: 3052569

Job Description:

Position Title: Project Manager L5 / Lead IT Project Manager

Location: Canada

Duration: Contract duration to be confirmed

About The Opportunity

The Project Manager L5 / Lead IT Project Manager will lead large, complex programs that support enterprise strategy and business value across McKesson. This role will oversee multiple projects within a broader program, partner with leadership and sponsors, and strengthen portfolio governance through automation, analytics, and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage large, complex programs, ensuring projects align with strategic goals and deliver enterprise value.
  • Partner with leadership to evaluate proposed and existing initiatives and support investment decisions based on business value and priorities.
  • Collaborate with project managers, sponsors, and stakeholders to resolve escalated issues and mitigate cross-program risks.
  • Optimize resource allocation across programs to improve efficiency and maximize organizational benefit.
  • Lead portfolio governance, dependency management, reporting, and continuous improvement using automation, analytics, and AI-powered insights.

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Expertise in program management and portfolio governance, including planning, execution, and strategic alignment.
  • Experience managing large, complex programs and portfolios in technology or regulated environments.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, communicate, and collaborate across leadership and delivery teams.
  • Ability to apply data-driven insights, predictive modeling, and advanced analytics to support prioritization, risk mitigation, and decision-making.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise methodologies, governance frameworks, compliance standards, and continuous improvement practices.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

  • Experience with AI-assisted stakeholder communication, predictive dependency mapping, or cognitive project management practices.
  • Familiarity with enterprise portfolio management tools, predictive analytics platforms, and governance reporting solutions.
  • Experience embedding automation and analytics into executive reporting and portfolio decision-making processes.

Required Experience

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in project and program management.
  • Technology, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industry experience preferred.
  • Experience leading large-scale programs, project portfolios, governance reporting, resource planning, risk management, and executive stakeholder engagement.

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Relevant project or program management certifications are preferred, where applicable.

Application Process

If interested, please apply directly or contact the Everforth recruitment team for additional information.

  • Expertise in Program Management and Portfolio Governance, including planning, execution, and strategic alignment.
  • Advanced proficiency in AI-assisted stakeholder communication and predictive dependency mapping for complex programs.
  • Strong capability in adaptive resource planning, AI-enhanced scheduling, and milestone tracking across multiple projects.
  • Knowledge of cognitive project management practices, compliance standards, and enterprise frameworks.
  • Ability to leverage data-driven insights and predictive modeling for portfolio prioritization and risk mitigation.
  • Skilled in embedding automation and analytics into reporting to support executive decision-making.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills in high-complexity environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and foster collaboration across diverse teams.
  • Business acumen, strategic thinking, adaptability, and digital fluency applied to program delivery.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.

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Everforth Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc.

NYSE: EFOR

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Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.

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