Senior Project Manager - IT & Security Portfolio Management (toronto, on - Hybrid)

For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.

We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.

We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.

Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.

These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.

Position Summary:

The Senior Project Manager reports to the Senior Manager, IT & Security Portfolio Management and is responsible for leading medium to large, enterprise-wide projects assigned through the portfolio. This role leads the planning and execution of multiple projects through LifeLabs’ defined gating framework, using established project management processes, tools, and templates to deliver projects on time, within scope and budget, and with the intended business value.

The Senior Project Manager works across complex stakeholder environments, building alignment and securing buy-in through effective communication, influence, and proactive stakeholder engagement. The role also provides coaching and mentoring to Project Managers and supports the adoption of project management tools, processes, and best practices across the team.

This is a hybrid role based in Toronto, ON.

Vacancy status:This posting is for an existing position.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the implementation of project deliverables, including scope, schedule, budget, procurement, quality, communication, and resource management.
• Plan and manage multiple concurrent cross-functional projects across various phases of delivery, balancing priorities, dependencies, and resources.
• Manage project financials and resource allocation, ensuring projects remain aligned with approved budgets and objectives.
• Build strong relationships with project sponsors, executives, and cross-functional partners, managing expectations and facilitating timely decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and manage project risks, changes, dependencies, and conflicts, implementing mitigation strategies and proactively addressing issues to minimize delays.
• Integrate change management practices into project delivery to support stakeholder readiness, adoption, and successful transition.
• Apply PMO methodologies, templates, and standards, including detailed project plans, project charters, and other required project artifacts.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting on project status, milestones, dependencies, financials, and open RAID log items.
• Lead project teams with clarity and confidence, fostering collaboration, accountability, and strong performance while coaching and mentoring team members.
• Support the adoption of project management tools and processes in alignment with guidance from the Center of Excellence (CoE).
• Adapt communication and engagement approaches to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders and support effective collaboration across the organization.

What You'll Bring:

• 7+ years of project management experience, ideally within a complex, enterprise environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Formal project management training and PMP certification or an equivalent designation.
• Proven experience managing medium to large, cross-functional projects and teams.
• Experience managing 1–3 projects concurrently, with the ability to balance competing priorities and complex dependencies.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience managing project budgets and resources.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills.
• Strong ability to influence without authority, build alignment, and navigate differing perspectives and priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and PPM tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in ambiguous and complex environments while collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

At LifeLabs, you’ll have the opportunity to lead enterprise-wide initiatives that help shape how we work, deliver services, and support the future of healthcare. You’ll work alongside diverse teams and leaders across the organization, bringing your project management expertise to complex initiatives where collaboration, thoughtful leadership, and meaningful outcomes matter.

This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact, build strong relationships across the organization, and continue growing your leadership and project management expertise in a collaborative and inclusive environment where different perspectives are valued.

What We Offer:

Salary range:$96,255 – 122,727 CAD annually (commensurate with experience).

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LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.

LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:
 

• Employee Group Benefits:Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation and Wellness Days
• Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family AssistanceProgram, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email [email protected].

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.

Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!