Director, IT Project Management in Markham

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the IT Project Director will be responsible for overseeing the successful completion of a variety of complex IT projects and programs with cross‑functional operational impact to our Long‑Term Care, Home Care, and corporate operating divisions. This position will be based at our Head Office in Markham, Ontario. Extendicare offers a hybrid working environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead multiple simultaneous projects and prioritize and solve problems with a high degree of skill.
• Manage overall IT Capital Project budget across the business.
• Lead the IT project delivery team, including mentoring and coaching of direct reports.
• Accountable for all project objectives, including vendor contracting and management, solution design and implementation, communication and change management planning.
• Lead stakeholder engagement activities and cross‑functional meetings, obtaining buy‑in from all key stakeholders.
• Identify all project risks and work collaboratively with internal and external vendor teams to develop and implement risk management plans.
• Communicate key project milestones, timelines, and updates to all key stakeholders across the organization from operations to senior leadership.
• Build and maintain professional partnerships with internal business partners and support teams, characterized by shared responsibility, open communication, and transparency.

What we’re looking for:

• Hands‑on project leader, able to apply critical thinking, understand complex situations, and drive solutions that help achieve project objectives.
• 8‑10 years of relevant experience in Project Management in IT.
• Highly organized, with superior communication skills and the ability to clearly communicate to various stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; preference will be given to candidates possessing degrees in Business Administration.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, with proven competence in using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Teams/SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• Critical thinker with a problem‑solving focused approach; able to make sense of data and use a data‑driven approach to problem‑solving.
• Proven conflict resolution and negotiation skills with the ability to operate at a strategic level to develop and achieve shared goals and organizational objectives.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines and to pivot quickly given changing industry trends and priorities.

What Extendicare has to offer:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life‑long learning and growth opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization.
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.