IT Project Manager

Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

We are looking for a new IT Project Manager who will be responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring IT projects to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.

Lightspeed powers the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy. Our one-stop commerce platform transforms and unifies digital and physical operations by enabling multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions and connection to supplier networks. With the Lightspeed commerce platform, merchants in retail, hospitality, and golf can build thriving businesses for the future.

We're passionate about enabling people to do their best work. We dream big and we're looking for people who do the same. With us, career milestones happen often and we celebrate every one. Come work with us and find out where your career will take you at Lightspeed! This is a hybrid role from our Montreal or Toronto office.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish project scope, objectives, deliverables, and ensure alignment with business and departmental strategic goals.
• Evaluate new IT project requests, prioritize initiatives, and maintain the project backlog.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets; allocate resources effectively to control costs and meet financial targets.
• Lead cross‑functional teams assigning roles and responsibilities.
• Track progress and key performance indicators (KPIs) and keep accurate documentation (plans, status reports, meeting minutes).
• Proactively identify risks, maintain a risk register, develop mitigation strategies, and promptly address issues to minimize disruptions.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations, keeping projects on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Conduct project retrospectives to capture lessons learned and drive ongoing process enhancements.

What you’ll be bringing to the team

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT project management.
• PMP, CAPM, or other relevant project management certifications are a plus.

Who you are

• You are proficient in project management software and tools.
• You have strong organizational and time management skills.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• You have excellent English written & verbal communication skills.

What is in for you

• Lots of autonomy, flexible work culture and possibility of remote work.
• Development of very high traffic products, used at the global scale.
• Exposure to modern and proven technology.
• Opportunity to learn and expand your skill set.
• Tons of growth opportunities into technical or people management roles.
• Amazing benefits & perks, including equity for all Lightspeeders.
• Opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth company.
• Become a valued part of the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed family.

To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Where to from here?

Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page.

Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.

Who we are:

Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.

Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.