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

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

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