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Dexian

IT Project Manager

Hybrid

Toronto, Canada

$ 83 /hour

Freelance

25-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Jira Workday Stakeholder Management Negotiation Change Management Decision-making Training Project Management Agile SDLC

Job Specifications

We are looking for candidates with strong technical expertise to fill this role. Below are the details of the position:

Industry: IT

Job Title: IT Project Manager

Mode of Job: Hybrid

Locations: Toronto

Contract: 12 Months

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead and deliver large-scale, global HR technology initiatives. This role supports HR business partners and cross-functional teams by managing projects across Workday, ADP, and other SaaS platforms. The ideal candidate excels in stakeholder management, drives end-to-end delivery, and contributes to advancing enterprise-wide digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead full project lifecycle from scope definition through deployment.
Develop detailed project plans, drive milestones, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
Apply project management best practices using tools such as JIRA and MS Office.
Partner closely with HR, Finance, and Risk business teams to deliver technology solutions.
Coordinate and manage cross-functional resources and geographically dispersed teams.
Oversee change management, communications, training, and documentation.
Provide consistent updates to stakeholders; escalate risks and issues proactively.
Monitor project baselines (scope, schedule, budget) and manage variances.
Identify risk areas and create mitigation strategies to maintain project health.

Environment

Global enterprise setting within insurance and financial services.
High visibility role supporting HR, Finance, and Risk functions.
Requires strong stakeholder engagement, presentation, and team-leadership skills.

Core Technical Skills

Required

10+ years managing global IT projects from initiation to deployment.
Proven experience leading geographically dispersed teams.
Strong background delivering HR systems (Workday, ADP) and other SaaS tools.
Experience managing API integrations and technical deliverables.
Proficiency with MS Office, JIRA, and other Agile/Waterfall delivery tools.
Expertise in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
PMP and CSM certifications.
Solid understanding of SDLC and enterprise technology environments.

Preferred

Hands-on leadership of HR system implementations from a technical perspective.
Experience delivering HR technology in complex matrix organizations.

Nice to Have

Additional certifications in Agile frameworks or HRIS tools.
Experience supporting Finance or Risk systems in enterprise environments.

Soft Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication.
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and leadership abilities.
Effective decision-making, judgment, and project planning skills.
Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to navigate ambiguity.
Skilled in stakeholder management and cross-team collaboration.
Ability to manage vendor teams and multi-partner environments.
Proactive in identifying risks, resolving issues, and driving accountability.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required.
PMP and CSM certifications required.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status

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About the Company

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with nearly 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT and professional staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was launched in 2023 and created from the combination of DISYS, Signature Consultants, and other strategic acquisitions. Dexian fuses the best elements of its legacy companies to create a platform that connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-chan... Know more