Sr. Project Manager, Primary Care

Ontario Health • Toronto, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ontario Health is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Primary Care to lead meaningful, system-level initiatives that advance equitable access and improve how primary care is planned, measured, and delivered across Ontario. This is an opportunity for an experienced project leader to apply healthcare knowledge, relationship-building skills, and disciplined delivery practices to work that directly supports patients, caregivers, and providers. Reporting to the Manager, Primary Care, you will work across Ontario Health teams and with external collaborators to plan, coordinate, and deliver complex initiatives on time, within scope, and with a strong focus on quality. Assignments may include large-scale data, clinical, and IT-focused projects that require integrated planning, clear communication, and proactive risk and issue management.

Requirements

• Completion of a university (bachelor) program involving acquisition of an advanced understanding of complex concepts and procedures in an area of work related to assigned duties such as bachelor's or master's degree, major in business administration, health administration, health informatics, information technology, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• 10 – 15 years’ experience in a role related to project planning and delivery, ideally in a healthcare setting
• experience with government level initiatives and projects an asset
• Strong working knowledge of the full Project Management LifeCycle (PMLC), PMBOK based
• Experience in managing delivery teams of various sizes and scope (may include staff, consultants, vendors)
• Experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Project Server
• Understanding of the primary care landscape in Ontario is an asset
• Experience with data, clinical, and IT-focused projects is desirable
• Expert project management skills gained through progressively more responsible assignments
• Demonstrated experience managing across full solution development lifecycle
• Track record of successful project delivery
• Demonstrated experience with managing project resourcing
• Experience with project methodologies and standards (PMLC, SDLC, ITIL) and tools, e.g., SharePoint
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross functional project teams in a matrix environment
• Knowledge or experience of the health sector and/or government is an asset
• All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.

Nice To Haves

• experience with government level initiatives and projects an asset
• Understanding of the primary care landscape in Ontario is an asset
• Experience with data, clinical, and IT-focused projects is desirable
• Experience with government level initiatives and projects an asset
• Knowledge or experience of the health sector and/or government is an asset

Responsibilities

• Translate broad concepts and strategic priorities into achievable project plans from requirements through design, implementation, reporting, and close-out.
• Lead integrated planning across complex initiatives, including deliverables, milestones, resources, dependencies, estimates, and progress reporting.
• Manage scope, risks, issues, quality, change requests, and compliance with Ontario Health policies, standards, privacy, security, architecture, and change-control processes.
• Coordinate internal teams, stakeholders, contractors, and vendors to support timely, efficient, and high-quality delivery.
• Analyze project-related data and prepare clear reporting for stakeholders, including dashboards, trackers, forecasts, and other required templates.
• Maintain project documentation and collaboration spaces, including SharePoint materials, meeting records, decisions, and follow-up actions.
• Support resource planning and forecasting, negotiate project team resources, and ensure appropriate resource controls throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply Ontario Health methodologies and project management best practices to keep work organized, transparent, and aligned to program objectives.

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