Project Manager

Primary Job Title:
Project Manager - LeaderAlternate/Related Job Titles:

• Senior Project Manager
• IT Project Coordinator
• Technical Project Lead
• Infrastructure Program Manager

Location:
Toronto, ONOnsite Flexibility:
HybridContract Details:

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Start: As Soon As Possible
• Pay Rate: C$85-C$95 per hour

Job Summary:
The Project Manager - Leader plays a pivotal role in supporting the transformation of the PRESTO electronic payment system, a major transit modernization initiative across Ontario. This position oversees multiple concurrent projects, ensuring successful execution of deliverables while maintaining alignment with technical, operational, and organizational objectives. The Project Manager will coordinate activities, manage schedules, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure project milestones are achieved efficiently and effectively.Key Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned tasks contributing to the delivery of PRESTO Security and Transformation Projects.
• Support Senior and Project Managers throughout definition, procurement, and implementation phases, ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and quality requirements.
• Maintain and organize project documentation, ensuring traceability throughout all project stages.
• Communicate project plans, actions, risks, and issues to key stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration and problem resolution to ensure timely progress.
• Assist Project Managers with administrative functions, process documentation, and reporting.
• Manage day-to-day operations for the Project Management team and support workflow optimization.
• Analyze project data and prepare progress and performance reports.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with multiple internal and external teams.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience managing large, complex technology or infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication skills to convey ideas, manage stakeholder expectations, and align team objectives.
• Proven organizational and planning abilities for managing interdependent projects within tight schedules and budgets.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience, including conflict resolution and fostering collaboration.

Required Experience:

• 2-3 years in project coordination or project management support roles.
• Experience with project management tools (Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• Experience supporting IT infrastructure and security-related projects.

Nice-to-Have Experience:

• Familiarity with large-scale public sector or transportation technology projects.
• Exposure to enterprise procurement or system transformation initiatives.

Required Skills:

• Project Coordination
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Scheduling & Time Management

Preferred Skills:

• Risk and Issue Management
• Change Management Support
• Reporting & Data Analysis
• Process Documentation
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Additional Skills :

• Microsoft Project & Azure DevOps
• Presentation and Organization Skills
• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
• Adaptability in Changing Environments

Certifications / Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client:
This organization embraces a mission-driven, sustainability-focused ethos, aiming to deliver integrated transit that enriches regional prosperity and quality of life. It emphasizes values like “serve with passion,” “think forward,” and “play as a team,” fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared purpose. Grounded in equity, diversity, and inclusion, the organization is committed to creating supportive environments for staff, customers, and communities.About GTT:
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the U.S. and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!Job Number: 25-27076 #gttca #gttobs