IT Project Manager

Ian Martin Group; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Raise is hiring an IT Project Manager for a major client in Ottawa. Hybrid work arrangement in a 12-month contract, leading end-to-end delivery from discovery to hand-off with third-party partners.

The role emphasizes budgeting, risk management, and executive stakeholder communication across IT and business teams. The ideal candidate has PMP, 5+ years of IT PM experience and proven expertise in Agile, SDLC/PDLC, and cross-functional leadership, with strong collaboration and vendor coordination

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT project delivery experience.
• 3+ years managing highly complex technology initiatives.
• Proven IT initiatives delivered in an Agile environment.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, SDLC and PDLC.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum or Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience working with business stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience coordinating with technology, operations and business units.
• Proficiency in project management software and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end PM from discovery to delivery with third parties.
• Create and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk plans.
• Monitor budgets, track expenditures, and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Engage stakeholders to understand requirements and report progress.
• Collaborate with the product owner to shape the pipeline of opportunities.
• Foster relationships with third-party partners to achieve outcomes.
• Maintain the PM process per best practices and documentation.
• Drive collaboration between IT and the business for a seamless customer experience.

Skills

PMP certification

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

SDLC/PDLC knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Project management tools

Vendor/third-party coordination

Tools

PM software

Job description

IT Project Manager

• Location: Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid)
• Contract Length: 12 Months

We at Raise are hiring a IT Project Manager for one of our top clients. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, they’re now expanding their team to meet rising demand. We’re hiring right now;

Key Responsibilities

• Orchestrate all aspects of project management from discovery through to hand off on delivery implementation and stabilization with third party partners. This involves creating and managing project plans, schedules, budgets, quality, communication, resource and risk management plans
• Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Identify potential risks, assess their impact, and develop risk mitigation strategies. Implement proactive measures to minimize risks and ensure project success.
• Engage with project stakeholders to understand requirements, manage expectations, and communicate project progress and updates effectively
• Consult and collaborate with the product owner to shape and manage the pipeline of opportunities and assess and anticipate current and future business needs
• Foster strong relationships with third party partners and the business ensuring project outcomes are achieved
• Maintain familiarity with and manage the end-to-end project management process according to best practices and procedural documentation
• Drive collaboration, knowledge sharing, and digital best practices between IT and the business to create a seamless and satisfying customer experience leading to positive business outcomes
• Act as the liaison between external partners/ technology service providers and the business, representing business needs and safeguarding CPC business interests

Must Have Skills:

• Minimum of (5) years of relevant functional experience including leading the delivery of customer-focused IT initiatives from conception to completion
• Minimum of (3) years of experience managing highly complex technology initiatives
• Proven track record of successfully managing IT initiatives in an Agile environment
• Strong understanding of IT systems, software development lifecycle (SDLC) and the Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC)
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams
• Experience in budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management in an IT project context
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders and team members
• Experience in managing relationships with technology, operations, and business members
• Proficiency in project management software and collaboration tools
• Experience on managing distributed agile teams an asset
• Experience on Scale Agile delivery an asset
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is required

Nice to have:

• Agile certifications like Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Agile Practitioner (PMI- ACP), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), SAFe Agilist (SA) are an asset.

Looking for meaningful work? We can help!

Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/

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