Project Manager

Overview

Gigafest Consulting is looking to hire an experienced Project Manager to contribute to a significant infrastructure development project within the Ontario public sector. The position is based in Aurora, Ontario with a hybrid working model requiring 2–3 days onsite. The contract duration is 14 months, starting on August 17, 2026, with the potential for a one-year extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in managing large-scale, complex Information and Information Technology (I&IT) projects within the Ontario Public Service (OPS).
• Create and maintain comprehensive project schedules and integrated plans to guide implementation activities.
• Ensure that projects are completed within the agreed-upon scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Lead business planning efforts, organizational development, and strategy formulation.
• Develop and manage complex project budgets while maintaining fiscal accountability and control.
• Identify project risks, challenges, and interdependencies; devise and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage relationships with senior executives and produce high-quality executive briefings and recommendations.
• Participate in or establish steering committees, stakeholder forums, and governance meetings to support oversight and guidance.
• Assist in preparing public-sector business cases, funding requests, and competitive procurement processes.
• Coordinate project monitoring, resolve issues, oversee change management, and drive implementation processes.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience managing infrastructure development projects.
• Track record of delivering complex, large-scale integrated project and implementation plans.
• Experience interacting with senior leadership and managing executive relationships.
• Familiarity with public-sector funding acquisition, business cases, and procurement procedures.
• Strong capabilities in project budgeting, fiscal control, risk management, and governance.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, decision-making skills, and stakeholder communication.
• Knowledge of change management principles and practices.
• Understanding of PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) is a plus.
• Awareness of information management concepts and policies is beneficial.
• Familiarity with Ontario accessibility legislation (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) and related standards is advantageous.
• Experience advising on the acquisition of technology resources such as software and hardware considered an asset.

Additional Information

This challenging role requires a results-oriented project professional adept at handling high-risk and high-profile projects. The position reports to senior executives and works closely with key stakeholders and delivery teams to ensure successful outcomes.

To apply, please directly email your interest to info@gigafest.ca.