Project Manager

Date: March 13 2026

Location:Oakville ON Hybrid

Requisition ID: 20907

Status: 12 to 24 months

Business Unit:Corporate Services

Grade/Band: MP4

Shift Work:

Number of Openings: 2

Annual Pay Range:For standard 35-hour work week

Step 1:$111072 to Step 10: $158704

The successful candidate will be placed at the appropriate step within the salary grade/band based on relevant years of experience and other applicable considerations.

Why join us

The IESO is committed to ensuring Ontarios electricity system meets the provinces needs today and into the future. We are charged with purpose delivering reliable affordable and sustainable electricity for homes businesses and communities across the province. We are energized to grow embracing opportunities to shape the future of a dynamic and evolving energy sector while advancing our careers. We are powered by teamwork supported by diverse and passionate colleagues who foster respect celebrate successes and thrive on shared achievements. At the IESO its not just what we doits who we are!

Who we are

Our central role includes managing the provincial power grid in real-time overseeing and evolving Ontarios electricity market engaging with government municipalities and Indigenous communities and planning for Ontarios future electricity needs. Our employees play a key role in driving grid innovation protecting the system from threats advancing the provinces energy conservation programs and forecasting and procuring the electricity resources well need in the decades to come.
This is a unionized position that falls within the Corporate Services Business Unit

What youll do

In this role youll make a meaningful impact by contributing to the IESO team and supporting the electricity needs of the province through:

• Lead endtoend project delivery including initiation planning design execution monitoring controlling and closure.
• Drive project outcomes by effectively influencing stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Apply disciplined change management practices to manage scope schedule and cost adjustments.
• Develop and manage project budgets identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and coordinate the timely launch execution and closeout of approved projects.
• Develops project documentation with accurate cost resource and time estimates. Identifies necessary technical and non-technical resources to ensure project objectives can be achieved and supports management in securing the resources.
• Manages project interdependencies within the program/portfolio and ensures efficient resource management and utilization of project resources in a shared matrix environment.
• Plans acquires and engages external services through the IESO procurement process to resource and support project delivery.
• Working with the contract managers and procurement in the development of RFPs evaluation of vendor submissions and the establishment of contracts to ensure on-time project delivery. Ensures vendor resources are managed to statement of work and project objectives.
• Ensures effective and efficient project handover to responsible areas adhering to the appropriate processes and artefacts.
• Monitors and ensures effective and efficient use of the IESO control mechanisms so that major project decisions such as solution design and scope changes are approved by project sponsors and senior management; including stakeholders who are impacted by the outcome from the project.
• Works in compliance with all IESO Project Management governance methodologies standards processes and templates.
• Tracks project metrics and create clear insightdriven dashboards for senior leadership..
• Ensures accurate and timely project level reporting including scope benefits time budget and risk.
• Promotes a project management best practice culture at all levels ensuring a communication plan is developed and executed considering all project stakeholders and their needs.
• Engages with IESOs QA function to ensure that an effective QA (Quality Assurance) plan is in place for all projects.
• Records and applies lessons learned from recent projects.
• Keeps current with latest trends in project management and maintains knowledge of current best practices in project management.
• Performs other duties (special assignments) as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

In a typical day you will

• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to remove roadblocks align on deliverables and support decisionmaking across the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress evaluate risks and issues and implement mitigation or recovery plans to maintain schedule scope and quality.
• Engage stakeholders to gather input clarify expectations and provide clear consistent communication throughout the project.
• Review financials track KPIs and update dashboards and reports for leadership ensuring transparency and governance alignment.
• Support procurement vendor management and contract compliance while documenting lessons learned dependencies and resource needs to drive continuous improvement.

This position has contributed to key projects supporting system modernization IT transformation and enterprisewide process improvementsoffering the successful candidate exposure to critical initiatives shaping Ontarios electricity future.

Role Requirements

Our team consists of experts from diverse backgrounds each bringing their unique perspectives and skills.
To succeed in this role youll need:

Education:

• Requires knowledge encompassing the technical fields; relevant to the areas of computer science engineering technical service delivery and risk management.
• Requires strong knowledge of project management; theory principles and practices including the Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices.
• Requires knowledge of Business and IT business methods procedures and organization structures in order to be aware of limitations that can be imposed and to recognize factors influencing the effective implementation of methodologies risk and project management activities
• Requires strong facilitation and communications (written and oral) skills to prepare accurate concise and clear correspondence procedures guidelines and reports.
• This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired either through the successful completion of 4 years of university education in an appropriate discipline or by having the equivalent education.
• PMP certification is required.

Experience:

• Proven track record of leading projects through all phases of the project Management life cycle.
• Solid knowledge and thorough understanding of PMI methodology standards phases techniques and tools.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle infrastructure/network and IT operations.
• Proven history of delivering projects using Waterfall Agile and hybrid methodologies.
• Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas in order to achieve a common business objective.
• Set realistic and practical goals for the project. Moreover he/she should also develop appropriate strategies for achieving these goals.
• Strong and tested project management skills stemming from both failed and successful project delivery.
• Demonstrated hands on experience leading and delivering small to medium complex enterprise wide projects in a service delivery environment.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle infrastructure/network and IT and business operations.
• Lead the development and implementation of a set of plans and programs to meet the goals and priorities of the approved ranked/prioritized project.
• Lead the definition of project objectives scope critical success factors benefits and constraints to align expectations sponsors and project participants.
• Develop present justify and gain approval from the project sponsor and stakeholders including senior executives as required.
• Plan execute and monitor any activities necessary to recover slippage in timelines budget or the achievement of business objectives.
• Lead and develop and/or oversee key project deliverables action log issue/risk mitigation activities.
• Identify and/or facilitate project risks and contingency requirements.
• Working with others provides input into continuously improving project management toolkits and methodologies.
• Requires proficiency in computer tools application skills in managing projects; such as MS Project EXCEL Access Visio SharePoint and Word.
• Requires proven track record of working in a team environment where different opinions and perspectives have to be managed negotiated and resolved.
• Requires a proven track record of taking ownership and getting the assigned tasks/projects done.
• Specific expertise and experience are required in the areas of:
  • business case/project charter development
  • Project Plan and Schedule development
  • RFP/RFQ/RFI preparations negotiations SOW vendor contract management and administration
  • project monitoring and control and
  • Preparation of various reports throughout project management life cycle.
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding customer expectations.
• Minimum 68 years of project management experience.

How We Support You

From a comprehensive total rewards program to dynamic learning and development opportunitiesincluding job rotations to broaden your expertisewe empower you to define and shape your own success. When you join the IESO heres what you can expect:

• Best-in-class benefits and long-term support in the form of a defined benefit pension plan.
• Work in a dynamic and evolving sector that offers exciting opportunities and the chance to explore new career paths.
• Leadership that values meaningful discussions welcomes feedback and prioritizes career development.
• A strong inclusive culture and a collaborative team environment with a shared passion for impactful work.
• Compensation packages that are regularly reviewed to remain competitive and to best accommodate the diverse needs of our employees.

Deadline

March 27 2026. For future reference please save a copy of the job posting as it will no longer be available once the posting closes.

Thank you for your interest in a career at the IESO. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that the successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to applicable background checks.

IESO will not conduct interviews or offer positions via online text chat or social media platforms. We will not gather personal information directly from candidates or potential candidates. Selected candidates will work with our Talent Acquisition team to ensure their application is processed.

The IESO currently has a 3-day in-office work week for applicable roles. Over the course of 2026 the IESO will advance plans to acquire additional office space to accommodate more in-office time. While the timeline for moving to a full 5-day in-office model has not yet been established we are committed to keeping employees and candidates informed as plans progress and give them as much advance notice as possible to prepare for any changes.

We believe in opportunities for everyone.

At the IESO we know that achieving great results depends on embracing diversity by attracting developing and retaining people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We do this by ensuring our recruitment and advancement policies are fair and equitable and by creating an accessible and inclusive environmentone that values every team members unique skills and experiences and ensures they have the support they need to achieve their potential. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please let us know. Were proud to say weve been recognized as a supportive inclusive employer.

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