Senior Project Manager, Lab Ops ePMO (Toronto, ON – Remote with Occasional On-Site)

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 provides project management and subject matter expertise in support of capital and operational projects within laboratory operations. This role applies the ePMO gating and delivery framework to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget, while delivering their intended value. The Senior Project Manager leads diverse teams of employees, stakeholders, and contractors to achieve objectives, while fostering collaboration and accountability. This role also meets regularly with project teams and cross-functional partners to review progress, plan next steps, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

This position is primarily remote; however, the successful candidate must be based in Toronto, ON, and able to attend on-site meetings, town halls, and celebrations on occasion.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the implementation of laboratory operations project deliverables according to the ePMO gating and delivery framework, including integration, scope, schedule, budget, procurement, quality, communication, and resources.
• Plan and execute multiple concurrent cross-functional projects across different phases of delivery.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, opportunities, changes, and conflicts.
• Ensure sustainability of new product or service implementations, evaluate effectiveness, and conduct post-implementation reviews to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide regular project status updates and maintain open RAID log items.
• Participate in strategic project governance for prioritization, reporting, and decision-making.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and support to team members on tools and process adoption, as guided by the Center of Excellence (CoE).
  
  

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of project management and analytics experience.
• University degree or equivalent experience; formal Project Management training and PMP certification (or equivalent) preferred.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams and complex laboratory projects, including validation and implementation of laboratory equipment.
• Experience with laboratory construction and phasing.
• Ability to manage 1–3 medium to large scope projects simultaneously.
• Strong financial acumen specifically to project management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and PPM tools.
• Excellent facilitation, change management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with ambiguity and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
  

Why Join Us?

At LifeLabs, you’ll join a collaborative and innovative environment where your project management expertise directly contributes to high-impact initiatives in laboratory operations. You’ll work alongside diverse teams, gain exposure to cutting-edge projects, and play a pivotal role in delivering operational excellence that supports patient care. This is an opportunity to grow your career while making a tangible difference in a fast-paced, supportive workplace.

What We Offer

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 Assistance Program, 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!