Senior Project Manager - IT & Security Portfolio Management (Toronto, ON - Hybrid)

LifeLabs • Toronto, ON

2d • CA$96,255 - CA$122,727 • Hybrid

About The Position

LifeLabs is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead medium to large, enterprise-wide projects within the IT & Security Portfolio Management. This role involves planning and executing projects using LifeLabs' defined gating framework and established project management processes to ensure delivery on time, within scope, and budget, while achieving intended business value. The Senior Project Manager will navigate complex stakeholder environments, build alignment, and secure buy-in through effective communication and proactive engagement. Additionally, this role will provide coaching and mentoring to other Project Managers and support the adoption of project management best practices. This is a hybrid role based in Toronto, ON.

Requirements

• 7+ years of project management experience, ideally within a complex, enterprise environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Formal project management training and PMP certification or an equivalent designation.
• Proven experience managing medium to large, cross-functional projects and teams.
• Experience managing 1–3 projects concurrently, with the ability to balance competing priorities and complex dependencies.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience managing project budgets and resources.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills.
• Strong ability to influence without authority, build alignment, and navigate differing perspectives and priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and PPM tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in ambiguous and complex environments while collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of project deliverables, including scope, schedule, budget, procurement, quality, communication, and resource management.
• Plan and manage multiple concurrent cross-functional projects across various phases of delivery, balancing priorities, dependencies, and resources.
• Manage project financials and resource allocation, ensuring projects remain aligned with approved budgets and objectives.
• Build strong relationships with project sponsors, executives, and cross-functional partners, managing expectations and facilitating timely decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and manage project risks, changes, dependencies, and conflicts, implementing mitigation strategies and proactively addressing issues to minimize delays.
• Integrate change management practices into project delivery to support stakeholder readiness, adoption, and successful transition.
• Apply PMO methodologies, templates, and standards, including detailed project plans, project charters, and other required project artifacts.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting on project status, milestones, dependencies, financials, and open RAID log items.
• Lead project teams with clarity and confidence, fostering collaboration, accountability, and strong performance while coaching and mentoring team members.
• Support the adoption of project management tools and processes in alignment with guidance from the Center of Excellence (CoE).
• Adapt communication and engagement approaches to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders and support effective collaboration across the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation and Wellness Days
• Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior