Role overview

Project Manager, Information Technology

Department:Information Technology
Location: Essex County - Administration Building (Essex)
Salary Band: Band 6 | Non-Union | 35 Hours/Week
Compensation Range:$101,320 - $124,394
Vacancy Status:This is a permanent full-time position.
Posting #: COE-22-26
Opening Date:July 20, 2026
Closing Date: August 3, 2026

Role Snapshot (Our Elevator Pitch!)
Are you an experienced project management professional with a passion for leading strategic technology initiatives? Do you excel at bringing together people, processes, and technology to deliver innovative solutions? The County of Essex is seeking an Information Technology Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of enterprise-wide technology projects while supporting the County's digital transformation initiatives. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Work With Us?
The County of Essex is an upper-tier municipality serving 193,000 residents and delivering shared services across Windsor-Essex. Located in Ontario’s southernmost region, the County offers an affordable blend of urban and rural living, unmatched recreational opportunities, and proximity to Windsor and Detroit.
With competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a culture rooted in respect and inclusivity, we are committed to building strong teams and helping our employees thrive.

What You’ll Do
In this role, you will be responsible for:

Project Management and Leadership
Plan, execute, monitor, and oversee complex technology projects to ensure delivery aligns with approved scope, schedule, and budget.
Coordinate project activities, monitor milestones, and proactively manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
Provide leadership and accountability throughout the project lifecycle while promoting standardized project management practices.
Project Management Office (PMO) Leadership
Support the development and ongoing operation of the County's Project Management Office.
Establish project intake, evaluation, prioritization, and governance processes.
Facilitate project governance meetings and provide accurate portfolio reporting to support organizational decision-making.
Resource and Capacity Planning
Develop and maintain resource management and capacity planning practices across the project portfolio.
Monitor resource utilization and forecast future project resource requirements.
Collaborate with leadership to balance project demand with available resources.
Project Planning, Governance and Performance Management
Standardize project planning methodologies, documentation, reporting, and governance practices.
Administer Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) tools and develop dashboards, KPIs, and portfolio reporting.
Monitor project performance and support benefits realization across strategic initiatives.
Digital and Physical Asset Transformation
Support governance and lifecycle planning for digital and physical technology assets.
Assist with long-term technology planning and budget management related to technology assets.
Stakeholder Engagement and Organizational Change
Build strong relationships with business stakeholders across the organization.
Develop communication strategies and support organizational change management initiatives.
Coordinate transition planning, end-user training, and adoption activities to ensure successful implementation of new technology solutions.

What You Bring
Education and Commitment to Growth:

University degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Experience and Expertise:

Minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in project and portfolio management.
Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and supporting employee and labour relations matters.
Experience supporting organizational development initiatives, leadership development, policy development, and organizational Experience leading enterprise technology projects from initiation through implementation.
Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives.
3–5 years of experience in resource and capacity planning.
Minimum of two years administering Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) tools.
Municipal or public sector experience is considered an asset.
Experience providing project leadership, coordination, or mentoring is considered an asset.
Municipal sector experience is considered an asset.

Skills and Abilities:

Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and portfolio management.
Demonstrated experience with Project and Portfolio Management software.
Strong analytical, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Strong understanding of business analysis principles and project management practices.
Knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards.
Understanding of information privacy, cybersecurity, and technology governance.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Other Requirements:

A valid Class “G” Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable personal vehicle for work-related purposes.
Ability to provide a Ministry of Transportation Driver Abstract (successful candidate will provide driver’s license number and the employer will run the abstract)
Must provide a Police Information Check (PIC) (successful candidate will provide a completed PIC).

What We Are Offering

A full-time, permanent position (35 hours per week) based at the County of Essex Administration Building
A competitive salary aligned with Salary Band 6 of our non-union structure
Participation in the OMERS pension plan
Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance benefits
Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
A collaborative and respectful work environment committed to service excellence

The Application Journey
Your journey starts here. Submit your application online at the Career Opportunities section of our website at www.countyofessex.ca by August 3, 2026. If selected, you will be contacted by our HR team to participate in our hiring process.
We believe in a thoughtful and transparent hiring process designed to identify the best candidate for the role while allowing you to learn about us.

Here’s what you can expect:
1. Application Submission
Submit your application, including a tailored resume and cover letter, through our online portal by the closing date.

2. Initial Screening
Our hiring team will review applications to shortlist candidates whose skills, qualifications, and experience closely match the role’s requirements.

3. Phone Interview
Shortlisted candidates will participate in a 15-minute phone interview to discuss their background, interest in the role, and alignment with our organizational culture.

4. Comprehensive Interview Panel
Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview and will be required. This stage will focus on your experience in project management, portfolio governance, digital transformation, stakeholder engagement, organizational change management, and the successful delivery of complex technology initiatives. The panel will include representatives from Information Technology and Human Resources.

5. Presentation / Portfolio Review
Candidates selected for an interview will be required to complete a portfolio review in the form of a presentation. This presentation will provide an opportunity to demonstrate your project management experience, approach to delivering complex technology initiatives, stakeholder engagement strategies, and ability to communicate project outcomes effectively. Additional details regarding the presentation requirements will be provided to candidates invited to participate in the interview process.

6. Offer and Onboarding
If selected, you’ll receive a formal offer outlining the terms of employment. Upon acceptance, our onboarding team will work with you to ensure a smooth transition, including introductions to your team, access to tools and systems, and a structured onboarding plan.

The County of Essex embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodations through [email protected]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This information can be made available in alternate formats upon request.

Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment opportunities only