Project Management Contractor Jobs in Ottawa, ON

Job Description LeverageTek is actively seeking a Bilingual Project Management Specialist for a 12-month contract with its Ottawa-based customer Work Location The successful candidate will be required to work 12 days per month on-site at the customer headquarters in Ottawa, ON. Fully remote candidates will not be considered. Key Tasks Establish, implement, and maintain project governance frameworks, processes, and reporting mechanisms Develop, maintain, and monitor project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables Coordinate activities across multiple business units and stakeholders to ensure alignment on objectives, timelines, and responsibilities Manage project scope, change requests, and governance approvals through established change control processes Identify, assess, prioritize, and escalate project risks and issues while recommending mitigation strategies Prepare executive-level briefing materials, presentations, governance documents, and meeting packages Facilitate governance meetings, document decisions, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up Monitor project progress and provide regular status reporting to leadership Strengthen project governance and delivery processes to support successful execution of strategic initiatives Perform other project management activities as required Key Qualifications Minimum of five (5) years of recent project management experience, including minimum five (5) years managing complex, multi-stakeholder business or non-IT projects Demonstrated experience developing and implementing project governance frameworks, with strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance best practices, and change management processes Bilingualism (English and French) mandatory, with the ability to communicate effectively at the executive level in both languages Qualifications University degree or college diploma in Business, Public Administration, Economics, Policy, or a related discipline Experience managing project scope, risks, issues, dependencies, and executive reporting Proven ability to manage evolving priorities while maintaining project continuity and delivery Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams across research, policy, operations, technology, and external stakeholders Excellent communication and relationship management skills with senior executives and subject matter experts Experience recovering or stabilizing projects by improving governance, resolving issues, and realigning stakeholders (strong asset) Must be eligible to obtain Reliability Status Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, Agile, or another recognized project management certification (asset) Compensation Hourly Rate Negotiable This is an existing position vacancy.

About LeverageTek Staffing Solutions Founded in 2003, LeverageTek provides end-to-end, cross-functional staffing solutions throughout North America. We are a trusted partner to leading private and public sector organizations and experts in talent solutions that create optimal business outcomes. Don't let our name fool you.

Our roots are in technology, but we are also a proven leader in accounting and finance, sales and marketing, human resources, supply chain, and legal talent acquisition. We offer contract and permanent staffing, executive search, talent mapping, management consultancy, and contractor payroll management. LeverageTek is an equal opportunity employer.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our customers, the candidates we represent, and the diverse communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other. LeverageTek is committed to employment equity and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, and marital status. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request. LeverageTek's specialized recruiting professionals use their expertise and our proprietary AI to accelerate connections between top talent and leading companies, while ensuring all screening and hiring decisions remain with our expert human team.