At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting tech projects and collaborate with diverse teams to drive transformation.
- Company: Join a dynamic company committed to innovation and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work schedule and a long-term contract with growth potential.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive workplace that values diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the tech world while honing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in IT project management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Are you a Senior IT Project Manager with extensive experience delivering Commercial off the shelf Products (COTS), custom in-house, and cloud technology solutions? We have an exciting opportunity for a 24-month contract with our Calgary client, where you will lead corporate technology projects across diverse multidisciplinary teams. In this role, you will apply PMBOK standards to guide complex implementations, engage key stakeholders, and ensure project success from initiation through delivery. If you are an adaptable leader with strong political acumen, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving transformation, please read on!
Advantages
- Long-term 24-month contract opportunity with high potential for extension
- Flexible hybrid work schedule based in Calgary
- Lead high-impact corporate technology implementations including COTS, in-house development, and cloud solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including internal IT staff, business clients, contractors, and third-party vendors
- Gain valuable experience within a large enterprise / public sector environment
Responsibilities
- Manage full project lifecycle aspects for corporate technology projects adhering to PMBOK best practices
- Lead, mentor, and align multidisciplinary project teams across IT, business client leads, contractors, and external vendors
- Utilize enterprise project management tools (such as MS Project Server) for planning, tracking, resource management, and schedule maintenance
- Oversee project resource planning, budget management, financial billing, and cost recoveries
- Drive change leadership, stakeholder engagement, and solution alignment to meet business objectives and organizational goals
- Maintain awareness of overarching strategic goals while effectively managing day-to-day project details and risks
- Deliver clear status reporting, stakeholder presentations, and meeting facilitation
Qualifications
- 10+ years of IT project management experience planning and implementing COTS, in-house developed, and cloud solutions adhering to PMBOK standards
- 10+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams across internal IT, business units, contractors, and vendors
- Formal Project Management certification (e.g., PMI PMP)
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise project management tools (e.g., MS Project Server)
- Proven track record with project budget management, resource planning, and financial billing/recoveries
- Exceptional communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills with strong political acumen
- Previous experience working within the public sector or large enterprise organizations is highly desired
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