Senior Project Manager/Leader

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager/Leader to direct and execute complex, enterprise-level initiatives involving advanced audio-visual (AV), videoconferencing, telecommunications, and IT infrastructure deployments. In this role, you will be responsible for defining project charters, developing master work breakdown structures, leading cross-functional technical teams, and managing vendor and contractor engagements across all project phases. Combining deep project management expertise with practical knowledge of AV/IT deployment standards, VoIP architectures, and change-management methodologies, you will ensure solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with rigorous quality, security, and facility standards.

Location: Toronto, ON (Fully Onsite – 5 days/week required)

Duration: 10-month contract.

Advantages
Strategic Project Leadership: Direct high-visibility, technically complex audio-visual and telecommunications deployments.

Full-Lifecycle Ownership: Lead complete engagements from procurement and facility construction validation to user commissioning.

Senior Stakeholder Exposure: Present business cases and strategic recommendations directly to executive leaders.

Dedicated Onsite Collaboration: Work directly with technical squads, facility leads, and vendors in a collaborative Toronto workspace.

Responsibilities
Plan, lead, and oversee all phases of concurrent, large-scale enterprise I&IT and audio-visual/telecommunications projects from initiation through commissioning and closeout.

Develop comprehensive project charters, master work breakdown schedules, resource allocation plans, and detailed budgets.

Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams, external service providers, contractors, and specialized trades.

Direct procurement planning, vendor negotiations, contractual administration, and equipment validation for hardware, software, network circuits, and bandwidth.

Collaborate with business stakeholders to define project goals, operational requirements, and functional design drawings.

Coordinate site readiness, facilities integration, mobilization requirements, and physical on-site equipment installations.

Oversee quality assurance, user acceptance testing, system functionality verification, and client commissioning sign-offs.

Establish risk management frameworks to proactively identify, monitor, and mitigate technical, schedule, and budgetary risks.

Formulate change-management, communication, and user-adoption plans—including user documentation, operational guidelines, and training sessions—to ensure sustained operational readiness.

Manage vendor deliverables to ensure the complete submission of as-built shop drawings, asset inventories, operating manuals, and site closeout packages.

Author executive-level briefing notes, business cases, status dashboards, and financial reports to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications
Audio-Visual & Videoconferencing Expertise: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience delivering audio-visual, videoconferencing, unified communications, and VoIP technologies (Strictly Required).

Project Management Leadership: Minimum of 5 years of dedicated project management experience leading complex I&IT and technical infrastructure implementations (Strictly Required).

Deployment Standards & Best Practices: Deep knowledge of technical standards and best practices for audio-visual, communications, network architecture, and physical facility IT deployments (Strictly Required).

Procurement & Vendor Administration: Proven track record managing IT procurement, vendor contracts, statement of work (SOW) evaluations, and equipment receipt/validation (Strictly Required).

Risk & Financial Management: Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, financial forecasts, risk mitigation strategies, and formal scope-change controls (Strictly Required).

Change Enablement & Adoption: Hands-on experience developing business adoption plans, user training frameworks, and operational handover processes (Strictly Required).

Stakeholder Management & Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, negotiation, and presentation skills to align technical teams, executive sponsors, and business clients (Strictly Required).

Nice-to-Have Assets:
Prior project management experience within the Ontario Public Service (OPS) or broader public sector / justice sector environments.

Practical knowledge of high-availability solutions, IT security standards, and confidential hosting environments.

Familiarity with computer-aided design drawings, architectural facility blueprints, and physical construction workflows.

Professional certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP) or Audio-Visual technologies (e.g., CTS).

Summary
If you're interested in the "Senior Project Manager/Leader" role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!

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