IT Project Manager IV ManpowerGroup

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC) is seeking an IT Project Manager IV in Calgary or Edmonton to manage a portfolio of complex IT and OT projects valued at up to $10 million. This role involves delivering projects using PMBOK standards, developing change management processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure efficient project delivery. Candidates should possess a degree in Engineering or Computer Science and have at least 10 years of project management experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive project management experience.
• Strong understanding of IT, OT, Data Centres, Application Development.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects valued up to $10MM.
• Deliver projects using waterfall and/or agile methods.
• Develop change management processes and documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Technical Understanding

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

PMBOK

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

Job description

Job Title: IT Project Manager IV

Duration: 1 year

Location: Edmonton or Calgary, AB

Work Model: On site hybrid (Mon, Tue, Thu in office)

Primary Focus

Primary accountability is to manage a portfolio of complex IT and OT (Operational Technology) projects valued at up to $10MM. These projects primarily focus on maintaining and enhancing systems that support Gas Transmission and Midstream operations. The role facilitates the development of technical solutions with key stakeholders and ensures best‑practice change management is followed when systems are modified, deployed, or integrated. The role requires a strong technical understanding of OT, business applications and infrastructure, and related cybersecurity.

Specific Accountabilities

• Provide full‑time project management for a portfolio of projects valued at up to $10MM.
• Manage all PMBOK knowledge areas and process groups to maximize stakeholder value while controlling cost, scope, and schedule.
• Deliver projects in accordance with corporate standards using waterfall and/or agile methods, as appropriate.
• Ensure PMO processes are followed and required PMO documentation is completed.
• Develop clear project mandates and supporting documentation, including schedules, budgets, and ongoing performance analysis.
• Develop and implement change management processes, procedures, and tools to support seamless deployments and prevent disruption to critical systems.
• Develop business‑case budget estimates for new projects and operational initiatives.
• Apply project and organizational knowledge, leadership, and facilitation to enable effective execution of project activities.
• Continuously evaluate internal processes to ensure efficient, priority‑based delivery; identify and recommend improvements as required.
• Prepare project status reports and presentations for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Drive resolution of project issues and risks; elevate as appropriate.
• Review and approve project deliverables.
• Provide timely and accurate status reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Improve project delivery efficiency by:
  • Collaborating with supervisors, managers, directors, other project managers, and stakeholders
  • Conducting root‑cause analysis of project variances and issues
  • Analyzing metrics to identify gaps/deficiencies and opportunities for efficiency gains
• Provide governance and enforce project processes and standards, including:
  • Schedules, reporting, and project financials
  • Quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), and compliance requirements

Scope

• The role requires accountability for multiple projects up to $10MM and typically 1‑to‑3‑year duration.
• The role will require establishing and working with operational technology (OT) and IT project teams in a matrix organization.
• Projects will include the entire “technology stack” – the physical infrastructure to user experience.

Contacts

• Primary Internal Relationships:
  • TIS GTM Departments
  • TIS Shared Services
  • GTM Business are
• External relationships:
  • Third party vendors
  • Consultants

Working Conditions

• Office environment with rare travel requirements.
• Fast paced work environment, requiring balancing the constraints of multiple simultaneous projects with hard deadlines and the needs of a significant number of stakeholders with sudden priority changes.
• Be available for off‑hours contact to provide support for planned project changes and management of critical issues.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• An undergraduate degree in Engineering or Computer Science from a recognized post‑secondary institution
• An equivalent combination of education and experience, such as Technologist or similar accreditation may be accepted
• Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of IT, OT, Data Centres, Application Development, Network Infrastructure, Control Systems, best practices, standards, and operating procedures.
• Proven ability to balance priorities, constraints, and objectives of multiple simultaneous projects.
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience, depending on technical education, accreditations, and competency development.
• Demonstrated technical competence.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Well‑developed problem‑solving, decision‑making, organization, planning, and leadership skills.
• A collaborative, team, and service‑oriented work style.
• Motivated self‑starter that works well independently and in fast‑paced team environments.
• Committed to continuous technical learning and personal development.
• Ability to travel and manage projects throughout Canada and the United States.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to Manager of TIS GTM Project Delivery Center
• Department: TIS GTM Project Delivery Center