Senior Information Technology Project Manager PeopleToGo Inc. in Calgary

Job Title: Senior IT Project Manager – Infrastructure & Technology (Office Move)

Job Type: 6-month Contract (with potential extension)

Start Date: As early as May 1, 2026

Location: Downtown Calgary, AB (onsite required, especially closer to move date)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM

Rate: $60/hr T4 OR $70/hour Inc.

Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead a large-scale office relocation initiative focused on IT infrastructure and end‑user technology for a head office environment in downtown Calgary. This role will be responsible for ensuring a seamless, low‑risk transition of all IT systems, infrastructure, and user workstations to a newly constructed office space, with minimal disruption to business operations. This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role, requiring strong technical coordination, vendor management, and onsite leadership throughout planning, execution, and stabilization phases.

Project Context

• Office relocation for a primary corporate/head office
• New site currently under construction (design/build in progress)
• Target move window: Late Fall (October, subject to change)
• Preferred approach: Phased/staggered move to allow testing and validation
• High emphasis on risk mitigation, testing, and business continuity

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end‑to‑end IT relocation project plan, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Act as the single point of accountability for all IT‑related move activities
• Drive decision‑making around phased versus single‑day cutover strategy
• Develop and maintain risk registers, dependency tracking, and mitigation plans
• Oversee planning and execution across network infrastructure, backend systems, hardware deployment, and staging
• Ensure infrastructure readiness prior to move‑in, including testing, validation, firewall setup, network configuration, and NAC validation
• Track and manage hardware procurement, vendor quotes, approvals, and purchase timelines while monitoring long‑lead items and escalating risks early
• Coordinate closely with construction teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure infrastructure delivery aligns with IT requirements prior to handover
• Lead move‑day execution planning and coordination, ensuring a seamless plug‑and‑play experience for end users
• Oversee workstation setup, including monitors, docks, peripherals, and specialized configurations such as trading environments
• Coordinate transportation and setup of IT equipment in collaboration with movers and internal teams
• Define and execute pre‑move staging and testing plans, as well as post‑move validation, issue triage, and stabilization efforts
• Lead the hyper‑care period post‑move to ensure rapid resolution of any issues impacting business operations
• Manage specialized workstation environments, including Bloomberg terminals, check printing systems, and custom configurations, ensuring compatibility and readiness
• Conduct pre‑move inventory and technical validation of all equipment and configurations
• Assess, recommend, and coordinate additional technical resources required for network testing, workstation deployment, and move‑day support

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Senior IT Project Manager within enterprise environments
• Proven experience leading office relocation or IT infrastructure migration projects
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure, including LAN, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, and network security concepts
• Experience managing end‑user computing environments, hardware deployments, and staging processes
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendors, procurement processes, and complex project dependencies
• Strong experience working in fast‑paced environments with tight timelines and multiple stakeholders
• Comfortable working onsite and taking a hands‑on approach during critical phases of the project
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional technical teams and driving project execution from planning through stabilization

Nice‑to‑Have

• Experience supporting trading floor or highly specialized workstation environments
• Familiarity with Network Access Control (NAC) implementations
• Background in financial services or high‑availability enterprise environments
• PMP or equivalent certification

Success Criteria

• Seamless transition with minimal business disruption
• Fully functional infrastructure and systems ready at go‑live at the scheduled time