Senior Project Manager/Leader

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager/Leader to direct the end-to-end planning, delivery, and governance of enterprise audio-visual (AV), videoconferencing, and advanced telecommunications projects. In this role, you will be responsible for leading multi-platform, multi-year technology implementations—including Video over IP (VoIP), innovative AV room systems, and building telecommunications infrastructure. Working closely with executive partners, cross-functional technical teams, and external contractors, you will oversee project charters, manage multi-tier procurement, monitor complex project budgets, and lead change management strategies to ensure seamless system deployments and operational client handovers.

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

Duration: 11-month contract.

Advantages
Specialized AV Leadership: Direct high-visibility enterprise audio-visual, videoconferencing, and VoIP technology deployments.

Full-Lifecycle Scope: Lead end-to-end delivery from charter creation and procurement to installation, commissioning, and close-out.

Executive Visibility: Drive strategic decision-making, stakeholder alignment, and financial oversight for complex multi-year initiatives.

Dedicated Onsite Collaboration: Collaborate directly alongside technical leads, vendor partners, and client teams in a focused 5-day per week Toronto workspace.

Responsibilities
Project Governance & Master Planning: Author foundational project charters, master project plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), and business adoption strategies across all phases of the project lifecycle.

AV & Telecommunications Leadership: Lead complex technology implementations involving enterprise audio-visual equipment, videoconferencing hardware/software, VoIP systems, and telecommunications infrastructure.

Procurement & Contract Administration: Manage I&IT procurement planning, vendor selection, contract negotiations, and equipment delivery to ensure compliance with enterprise standards.

Budgeting & Financial Management: Manage project budgets, refine cost estimates, track financial forecasts, and maintain strict fiscal controls.

Risk Management & Quality Assurance: Identify technical and operational risks, develop mitigation strategies, and oversee quality assurance testing, commissioning, and final close-out deliverables.

Stakeholder & Change Management: Manage client relationships, build high-performing technical project teams, and apply change management principles to drive user adoption across diverse business units.

Site & Construction Coordination: Validate facility scope of work, oversee local trade contractors, approve functional design drawings, and ensure successful on-site installation and testing.

Qualifications
Senior Project Management Experience: 5+ years of dedicated project management experience leading complex I&IT systems implementation projects on time and on budget (Strictly Required).

Audio-Visual & Videoconferencing Technical Expertise: 5+ years of hands-on technical experience with audio-visual, videoconferencing, VoIP, and communications technology deployment (Strictly Required).

Deployment & Best Practices Knowledge: Deep knowledge of technical standards and best practices for audio-visual, IT infrastructure, and telecommunications deployment (Strictly Required).

Procurement & Financial Management: Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, procurement planning, vendor contract negotiations, and contract administration (Strictly Required).

Stakeholder Alignment & Change Management: Strong communication, negotiation, and change management skills to build client relationships, manage risk, and drive user adoption (Strictly Required).

Nice-to-Have Assets:
Previous public sector or justice sector project management experience.

Working knowledge of building telecommunications infrastructure design, IT security standards, and high-availability solutions.

Experience utilizing Microsoft Project, Visio, and enterprise procurement frameworks.

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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