Senior Project Manager – Divisional Project Initiatives

City of Hamilton, Ohio

Senior Project Manager coordinating project activities for Hamilton’s Recreation Division. Leading efforts in process management, quality assurance, business planning, and public consultation.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeHamilton • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$57,876 - CA$72,345 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coordinate and manage a broad range of project-related activities and programs for the Recreation Division
Provide staff leadership on multi-disciplinary project teams towards improved effectiveness, efficiency, and public service
Develop, recommend and provide professional advice on process management, quality assurance, business continuity, and program changes
Manage projects, process improvements, studies, public consultation, and communication to advance work and mandate of the division
Responsible for indoor studies and recommendations reviews, new park development, and lease space recommendations
Skilled in report writing, budgeting, financial management, and conducting feasibility studies
Confirm funding and commitments from sponsors, stakeholders and project team members
Manage, monitor and review project financials, resources and risks to ensure completion within schedule and budget
Lead strategic projects, program reviews, and business case development
Provide support to the Division Director in quality assurance standards, project methodology and management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous related work experience through completion of university degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics or equivalent education and experience
Additional experience and education in Recreation Studies such as Recreation and Leisure Studies
Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in recreation portfolio functions: program management for sports organizations, community development, and program development for seniors, aquatics, special needs and fitness
Previous experience in municipal recreation agreements and budgets principles, practices, policies, report writing, and feasibility studies
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with scheduling software such as CLASS software or equivalent
Experience with the Municipal Benchmarking Network Canada (MBN Canada) and Lean Six Sigma preferred
Demonstrated skill in business planning and analysis, business case development, project management, data analysis and financial management
Experience in organizational management and/or operational management considered an asset
Extensive project management experience in process improvement, organizational effectiveness, quality assurance and continuous improvement
Proven track record in successful development and implementation of large-scale and diverse business improvement projects
Thorough knowledge of quality assurance and continuous improvement methodologies and practices
Effective communicator, both orally and written, honed through practical experience
Highly developed ability to articulate a vision to lead and inspire others
Highly effective leadership, facilitation, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
Experience in business continuity and contingency planning
Strong knowledge of process and performance measures and methodologies.
Progressive supervisory experience through direct or indirect reporting relationships.
Strong computer skills with thorough knowledge of Microsoft productivity tools including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Safety Policies and Practices
Equitable treatment without discrimination

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementprocess managementquality assurancebusiness continuityfinancial managementfeasibility studiesdata analysisbusiness planningprogram managementbudgeting

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillstime managementmulti-taskinginterpersonal skillspresentation skillsfacilitation skillseffective writingvision articulation