ENGINEERING PLANNING PROJECT LEADER

Overview As we move through a period of exciting transformation and organizational change, Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) has an immediate opening for a Contract Sr. Project Manager to join the Project Management Office team. Under the authority of the Professional Engineers Act , PEO licenses and governs over 91,500 licence and certificate holders and regulates the practice of professional engineering in Ontario. PEO’s mission is to regulate and advance the practice of engineering to protect the public interest. Project Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of multiple complex projects within PEO’s Operational Plan for 2026. Reporting to the Manager, Program Management Office (PMO), the Sr. Project Manager will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines and risks, engage stakeholders, and ensure deliverables meet regulatory, operational, technical and organizational expectations. This role requires exceptional project discipline, strong communication skills, and experience navigating complex regulatory or public-sector environments. Project Planning & Delivery Lead multiple complex projects including end-to-end project planning, delivery, and reporting. Lead the delivery of all project phases; from requirements definition through design, development, and implementation. Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests. Determine the appropriate documentation (communication plans, schedules/timelines, status reports, closure summary, budget, risk plan, etc.) for projects. Direct and coordinate activities of both internal and third-party project personnel to ensure project progress is on schedule, in scope and within budget. Coordinate with Registration, Licensing, Legal, Communications, HR, Policy teams, and all other departments as required. Collaborate with IT staff to ensure business requirements are designed to help support solution architecture and design. Engage with senior leadership, including with the executive leadership team, and external advisors as needed. Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and presentations for PMO, Executive Leadership Team, and Council. Maintain project artifacts in accordance with PMO standards. Support readiness activities for project launch and implementation. Work with team members to gather information and determine possible/probable impacts to the project, document mitigation steps taken in troubleshooting and communicate these to the project team and stakeholders as required. 7 to 10+ years of project management experience, preferably in public sector, regulatory, or professional association environments. ~ Bachelor in field of Business Administration, or equivalent. ~ PMP or comparable project management certification is required. ~ Demonstrated ability to deliver complex, multi-stakeholder projects on time and within scope. ~ Demonstrated proactive ownership by anticipating risks, identifying opportunities, and initiating actions that drive project success. ~ Experience in delivering high-impact projects directly related to organizational strategy. ~ Experience managing projects with both business and technical workstreams (e.g. act as liaison between IT technical team and business units). ~ Strong understanding of project management methodologies (waterfall, hybrid, or agile). ~ Excellent communication, facilitation, and consensus-building skills. ~ Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-complexity environment. ~ Experience overseeing technology-enabled projects, including solution design, configuration, testing, and rollout. ~ Proficiency with project management tools Experience supporting organizational change, training, or user adoption activities. We have embraced hybrid working, and for us this means coming to the office twice a week. However, if you wish to work in the office more often, you are welcome to. If interested in this role, please forward your resume and cover letter to by Monday, January 5, 2026. At PEO, we recognize that our people are our best asset, including employees from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.