Overview
Senior Project Manager Jobs in North York, Ontario, Canada at Allshores
Title: Senior Project Manager
Company: Allshores
Location: North York, Ontario, Canada
Allshores is seeking a Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for leading complex, cross-functional initiatives that drive strategic business outcomes. This role provides end-to-end project leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities while delivering projects on time, within scope and budget.
Primary Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Manage project scope, budget, and timelines with full accountability
- Develop and oversee multiple project plans, including interdependencies with other initiatives and business units
- Integrate organizational change management (OCM) strategies to prepare, support, and reinforce business unit transitions
- Maintain and manage a comprehensive RAID (Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions) log
- Provide regular status updates to steering committees and leadership teams; establish and maintain project governance cadence
- Coordinate project leads, stakeholders, vendors, SME’s and ensure appropriate participation in key meetings and sessions
- Organize and manage meeting logistics, including documentation and distribution of meeting minutes
- Support intake, evaluation and prioritization of new project proposals
- Track and report on benefits realization and project outcomes
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior project managers
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, sponsors, and executive leadership to ensure alignment and support
Skills & Experienc
- 8-10+ years of project management experience delivering complex, enterprise-level initiatives
- Experience working in regulated or complex industries—particularly pensions or insurance—is considered a strong asset
- Relevant project management or Agile certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, PRINCE2, or similar) are highly desirable with expertise operating within PMO frameworks and governance structures
- Proficient in multiple project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)
- Strong understanding of change management frameworks (e.g., ADKAR, Prosci)
- Deep knowledge of project governance, including risk/issue management, resource planning, scheduling, budgeting, RACI models, and stakeholder communications
- Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively with executive stakeholder
- Experience managing cross-functional and virtual teams including internal and external stakeholders
- Skilled in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) and Microsoft Office Suit
- Demonstrated success in delivering complex, high-impact projects
- Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage conflict and navigate complex team dynamics
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting and presentations
