At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead IT infrastructure upgrade projects, focusing on Windows upgrades and enterprise modernization.
- Company: Join a leading utilities company in Alberta with a strong commitment to innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on collaboration and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in the utilities sector while advancing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: 10+ years of project management experience, especially in IT infrastructure and Windows upgrades.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure upgrade initiatives within a utilities environment in Alberta, Canada. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end project delivery, with a strong focus on Windows upgrade projects, enterprise infrastructure modernization, and utility-specific operational technology (OT) integration. This role requires a seasoned professional with proven leadership in large-scale, cross‑functional projects and a strong track record of delivery excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT infrastructure upgrade projects, including Windows operating system upgrades and related enterprise application transitions.
- Manage full project lifecycle activities including initiation, scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and closure.
- Coordinate with business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and external service providers to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, RAID logs (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies), and status reporting.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee change management activities, including stakeholder engagement, communications, and training coordination.
- Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating as required to governance bodies.
- Ensure adherence to organizational project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
- Support procurement activities including RFPs, vendor selection, and contract management.
- Provide clear and concise reporting to senior leadership and steering committees.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects where required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of progressive project management experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing IT infrastructure upgrade projects (e.g., server, network, desktop, and application upgrades).
- Strong experience delivering Windows upgrade initiatives (e.g., Windows 10/11 enterprise rollouts or similar).
- Proven experience working in a utilities environment (electric, gas, water, or related regulated industry).
- Solid understanding of enterprise IT environments and infrastructure dependencies.
- Experience with project management frameworks such as PMI, Agile, or hybrid delivery models.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage large-scale, complex projects with multiple workstreams.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a strong nice-to-have.
- Experience working in regulated environments with compliance and governance requirements.
- Experience with OT/IT convergence projects in utilities (SCADA, control systems, or similar).
- Familiarity with infrastructure modernization programs (data centers, virtualization, cloud migration).
Senior IT Project Manager – Infrastructure & Windows Upgrades in Calgary employer: Astra-North Infoteck Inc. ~ Conquering today’s challenges, achieving tomorrow’s vision!
Astra-North Infoteck Inc. is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Toronto, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, including mentorship programs and access to cutting-edge technology, all while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and creativity. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of cloud-based solutions and AI.
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