Senior Project Manager, OH Cyber Security Centre

Ontario Health • Toronto, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager will lead complex, large-scale initiatives within Ontario Health’s cyber security portfolio, supporting the Ontario Health Cyber Security Centre (OHCSC) and the continued implementation of the Cyber Security Operating Model (CSOM). This role works across a highly integrated healthcare environment to help strengthen cyber resiliency, enable secure care delivery and support coordinated cyber security capability uplift across Ontario’s healthcare sector. Operating in a dynamic and evolving environment, this role brings clarity to ambiguity, establishes delivery strategies, and ensures successful outcomes across multiple interrelated initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, healthcare, business, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience managing large-scale, complex projects or programs
• Experience delivering technology-enabled initiatives in highly integrated environments
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, including internal and external resources
• Project Management Professional (PMP) required
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile)
• Knowledge of cyber security program delivery, including governance, risk management, maturity improvement, shared services, and incident readiness.
• Strong ability to communicate program objectives, risks, decisions, and progress in a clear, concise manner for executive, technical, operational, and sector-facing audiences.
• Strong project management expertise, including planning, risk management, and delivery execution
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex challenges
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressure
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Sound judgment, decision-making skills, and ability to think strategically
• Ability to operate effectively in a provincial program environment with multiple stakeholders, complex dependencies, evolving priorities, and high public-sector accountability.
• All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

Nice To Haves

• Agile certification (preferred)
• Experience delivering cyber security, digital health, technology, or risk-related initiatives in healthcare, government, broader public sector, or other highly regulated environments is an asset.
• Experience working with multiple external partners, vendors, ministries, shared service organizations, or sector stakeholders on large-scale program delivery is an asset.
• Healthcare sector experience is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Ontario Health Cyber Security Centre (OHCSC) and Cyber Security Operating Model (CSOM) related initiatives that advance cyber security maturity, shared services, and coordinated cyber resilience across Ontario’s health care sector.
• Coordinate across provincial, regional, and local stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health, Local Delivery Groups (LDGs), vendors, managed security service providers, and health service providers, to support alignment, adoption, and delivery of project outcomes.
• Manage initiatives that involve multiple delivery partners, dependencies, governance forums, and implementation pathways across a complex, multi-stakeholder health system environment.
• Translate provincial cyber security priorities into actionable project plans, delivery milestones, stakeholder engagement activities, and reporting products for leadership decision-making.
• Support consistent communication, issue management, and escalation across internal teams and external partners to maintain momentum on initiatives with sector-wide impact.
• Develop and execute project plans, schedules, and governance frameworks
• Deliver multiple interdependent initiatives while managing risks, dependencies, and competing priorities
• Provide clear direction in complex or ambiguous project environments
• Identify and address strategic risks, adjusting delivery approaches as needed
• Ensure alignment of project delivery with organizational and Ministry priorities and long-term goals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, executives, and cross-functional teams
• Engage stakeholders to drive alignment, collaboration, and informed decision-making
• Manage expectations through clear, consistent communication and updates
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Resolve issues or escalate appropriately to maintain project progress
• Develop contingency plans to address challenges and ensure successful delivery
• Lead cross-functional teams, including internal staff and external partners
• Provide coaching and mentorship to support team development
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing environment
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including plans, status reports, and deliverables
• Provide timely, accurate reporting to leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure effective governance and change control processes are in place
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes and outcomes
• Contribute to strengthening project management practices across the organization

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage from day one, with fully paid medical, dental, and vision benefits to support you and your family’s health
• Flexible health care or wellness spending accounts, plus an inclusive program to support your overall well-being
• A premium defined benefit pension plan, ensuring long-term financial security
• Competitive vacation entitlement that encourages time to rest and recharge
• Three personal days and two float days annually, providing added flexibility to support work-life balance, in addition to vacation days
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities designed to help you grow, advance, and thrive in your profession
• A collaborative, values-driven workplace where integrity, care, humility, inspiration, and tenacity shape everything we do
• Opportunities to participate in Communities of Inclusion, fostering belonging, equity, and the sharing of diverse perspectives across our team

What This Job Offers

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