Project Manager​/Leader; TFT FTE

Position Information

Posting Number: ROM
26-044E.

Title:

Project Manager (TFT 1.0 FTE). Position Status:
Temporary Full-time. Contract End Date: 09/17/2027. FTE: 1.0.

Job Schedule:

Days. Department:
Corporate Leadership. Union:
Non-union. Site:
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. Number of Vacancies: 1.

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

The Project Manager for the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (ROHCG) is responsible for ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of hospital projects. This role involves establishing project management standards, managing a portfolio of projects, and providing strategic guidance to project owners to improve project outcomes and align with the Royal’s objectives. Provides advice and support on strategic initiatives, project coordination, operational planning, resource allocation, utilization monitoring, quality improvement initiatives, and corporate liabilities/issues.

Responsibilities include leading projects that improve patient safety and support People and Culture/HR initiatives, ensuring the successful implementation of these projects by adhering to best practices and meeting stakeholder expectations. Works collaboratively with leadership to develop applicable strategies and engages with the management team, senior leaders, and physicians across ROHCG and may include external stakeholders.

• Develop comprehensive project plans, charters, risk registers, and other project management tools as required.
• Track timelines, resource allocation, and performance indicators to ensure effective project execution.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders to align project objectives with strategic priorities and patient safety goals.
• Develop sustainability plans and handover documentation to ensure long‑term success and integration into daily operations.
• Support executives and directors on time‑sensitive, high‑stakes initiatives—often involving cross‑program collaboration, change management, or urgent patient safety needs.

• Oversee the portfolio of hospital projects, ensuring they are executed efficiently and effectively.
• Drive initiatives related to People and Culture/HR, ensuring that projects enhance organizational culture, employee engagement, and HR processes.
• Execute projects focused on improving quality, infection prevention and control (IPAC), and patient safety to ensure optimal healthcare outcomes and compliance with standards.
• Monitor project progress, identify and address any issues or risks, and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Coordinate with various departments to facilitate project execution and resolve any inter‑departmental conflicts.
• Manage and prioritize resource needs to optimize project performance and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

• Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets, ensuring responsible allocation of financial resources.
• Conduct variance analyses and financial forecasting to inform leadership of potential budget risks or efficiencies.
• Identify and secure necessary staffing, tools, and infrastructure to support project delivery, collaborating with Project Leads, procurement and HR where necessary.

• Lead interdisciplinary project teams by fostering inclusive environments grounded in mutual respect, shared purpose, and psychological safety.
• Act as the main point of contact between executive leaders and team members, resolving conflicts, removing obstacles, and ensuring accountability.
• Build and sustain relationships across departments, professions, patients, and hierarchies to align…