Senior Project Manager Audio Visual and IT Systems

Job Summary:

The Senior Project Manager/Leader will plan, lead, and manage complex multi-year, multi-ministry projects involving advanced telecommunications, audio/visual, and IT systems. This role requires overseeing project teams, managing client relationships, coordinating procurement, and ensuring successful delivery of technically sophisticated audio-visual and network infrastructure solutions on time and within budget. Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage large-scale, multi-ministry projects involving network architecture and audio/visual systems.
• Develop project charters, master plans, and work breakdown structures.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; escalate issues as needed.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Coordinate procurement activities including negotiation and contract administration.
• Oversee quality assurance, system testing, and client handover processes.
• Prepare business cases and submissions for senior-level decision-making.
• Conduct lessons-learned sessions and participate in service review meetings.

Required Skills:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in audio-visual and videoconferencing technology.
• At least 10 years of project management experience managing complex IT and AV projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and change management principles.
• Expertise in procurement planning and contract negotiation.
• Proficient in risk management and resource allocation.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Experience preparing business cases and senior management presentations.
• Understanding of IT security, technical standards, and emerging AV and IT technologies.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in public sector or justice sector environments.
• Familiarity with multi-platform I&IT technology and converged communications systems.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies and cloud technologies.
• Skills in GUI design and user adoption planning including training and documentation.
• Experience with high availability and secure hosting solutions.
• Ability to manage financial controls and budget forecasting.

Rated Criteria:

• Project Management Skills - 35 Points
• Technical Skills - 30 Points
• Communication Skills - 30 Points
• Public Sector Experience - 5 Points

Total: 100 Points Deliverables:

• Comprehensive project charters and master project plans.
• Risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Procurement plans and contract agreements.
• Work breakdown schedules and user adoption plans.
• Test plans and quality assurance reports.
• Validated facility scope of work and functional design drawings.
• Client commissioning and sign-off documentation.
• As-built and close-out packages including manuals and inventories.
• Financial reports and internal project close-out documentation.
• Lessons-learned session reports and service review participation.

Must Haves:

• At least 5 years of experience with audio-visual and videoconferencing technologies.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Knowledge of best practices in audio-visual, communications, and IT deployment.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Prior experience in the public sector or justice sector is an asset.
• Ability to work onsite 5 days a week.

Public Sector Experience:

Preferred