City: Ottawa
Pay Rate: N/A
Added: July 24, 2026
Project Management Specialist - Contract - 19303
About the Opportunity
Our public sector client is seeking an experienced Project Management Specialist to support the successful delivery of two strategic enterprise initiatives. This role will focus on establishing effective governance structures, coordinating cross functional stakeholders, managing project risks and timelines, and ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with organizational objectives. Working in a collaborative environment, you will play a key role in supporting senior leadership through strong project planning, governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Provide project management expertise and governance support for strategic organizational initiatives
Establish, implement, and maintain project governance frameworks, processes, and reporting mechanisms
Develop, monitor, and maintain project work plans, schedules, dependencies, and milestones
Coordinate project activities across multiple business units and stakeholder groups.
Manage project scope and oversee formal change management processes
Identify, assess, prioritize, and escalate project risks and issues while recommending mitigation strategies
Prepare executive level briefing materials, governance documentation, meeting agendas, decision logs, and action items
Support senior governance committees and ensure appropriate follow up on key decisions
Monitor project execution and ensure governance controls and delivery processes are maintained
Perform other related project management activities as required
About You
The successful candidate will have the following:
University degree or college diploma in Business, Public Administration, Economics, Policy, or another related discipline
Minimum five (5) years of recent experience managing complex, non-IT projects
Minimum five (5) years of experience leading complex, multi stakeholder initiatives with evolving priorities and scope
Demonstrated knowledge of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and change control practices
Experience designing and implementing project governance structures
Proven ability to identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues
Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working alongside senior leaders and subject matter experts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare executive level documentation
Experience working within multidisciplinary environments involving policy, research, operations, technology, and external stakeholders
Experience recovering and successfully delivering projects experiencing governance or delivery challenges
Bilingualism in English and French is required
Must have a Reliability Status security clearance
PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or another recognized project management certification would be considered an asset
About the Job
Duration: One (1) year contract with the possibility of a one (1) year extension.
Location: Downtown Ottawa, Ontario
Work Environment: Hybrid. Consultants are required to work onsite approximately 12 days per month. Fully remote work is not available for this opportunity
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How to Apply
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Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
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