IT Implementation Manager

Vantix Systems Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aplin is seeking an IT Implementation Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of technology initiatives for the Corporate Services division, reporting to the Director, Architecture & IT Implementation. You will ensure on-time, on-budget delivery to defined quality standards and enable operational readiness.

The role requires 5–8+ years delivering IT solutions, 3–5+ years QA/test leadership, strong SDLC/Agile, and hands-on QA and CI/CD practices. Hybrid work in Calgary, Alberta.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 5–8+ years delivering IT solutions (applications, data, platforms, integrations).
• 3–5+ years in QA / test leadership (test strategy, test management, test automation).
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile and hybrid delivery approaches, and change/release management.
• Hands-on experience with modern QA methods: functional/regression/integration/UAT/performance/security testing, automation, shift-left, and CI/CD quality gates.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of technology initiatives, translating business priorities into successful execution and release outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and delivery partners across design, build, testing, deployment, and operational handoff.
• Own delivery governance including scope, risks/issues, change control, stakeholder communications, and status reporting.
• Lead the QA strategy and execution to ensure testing meets enterprise standards (functional, integration, regression, UAT, performance, security).
• Drive test automation and CI/CD quality practices (shift-left testing, automation, quality gates, continuous improvement).
• Ensure successful releases and operational readiness through release planning, deployment coordination, production readiness, knowledge transfer, operations handoff, and post-implementation reviews.

Skills

IT delivery leadership

QA leadership

SDLC

Agile delivery

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Job description

Overview Our client is seeking an IT Implementation Manager to support the Corporate Services division. Reporting to the Director, Architecture & IT Implementation, this role is accountable for end-to-end delivery and release readiness of technology initiatives—ensuring solutions are delivered on time, on budget, and to defined quality standards, while enabling strong operational readiness and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of technology initiatives, translating business priorities into successful execution and release outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and delivery partners across design, build, testing, deployment, and operational handoff.
• Own delivery governance including scope, risks/issues, change control, stakeholder communications, and status reporting.
• Lead the QA strategy and execution to ensure testing meets enterprise standards (functional, integration, regression, UAT, performance, security).
• Drive test automation and CI/CD quality practices (shift-left testing, automation, quality gates, continuous improvement).
• Ensure successful releases and operational readiness through release planning, deployment coordination, production readiness, knowledge transfer, operations handoff, and post-implementation reviews.

What You Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Delivery Experience: 5–8+ years delivering IT solutions (applications, data, platforms, integrations).
• Quality Experience: 3–5+ years in QA / test leadership (test strategy, test management, test automation).
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile and hybrid delivery approaches, and change/release management.
• Hands-on experience with modern QA methods: functional/regression/integration/UAT/performance/security testing, automation, shift-left, and CI/CD quality gates.

Work Model

• Hybrid in Calgary, Alberta.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.