OPEN: Technical Project Manager

Cpus Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc.; Pickering; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing firm in Pickering, Ontario is seeking a skilled Technical Project Manager to oversee IT projects focused on infrastructure management and lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in managing IT projects, utilizing agile methodologies, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to budget. This role offers a hybrid work model with a strong emphasis on risk management and continuous improvement. Candidates are encouraged to apply from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of related IT project management experience.
• Experience in managing Cloud, Data Center, and Infrastructure Lifecycle projects.
• Demonstrated experience in Technology enhancements and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage various IT projects and ensure they stay within budget and schedule.
• Lead the execution of technical projects with various stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

IT Infrastructure Management

Cloud Technologies

Agile Methodologies

Education

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Administration

Agile Certification

PMP or PRINCE2 Certification

Job description

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Technical Project Manager

Resume Due Date: Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 (5:00PM EST)

Job ID: 25-206

Number of Vacancies: 1

Level: Band H/G

Duration: 12 Months

Hours of work: 35 Hours per week

Location: Pickering, 889 Brock Rd.

Work Mode: Hybrid – 2 days remote

Job Overview

• Manages various IT Projects, Enhancements/ initiatives for IT infrastructure, network, telecommunication, hybrid cloud, high availability, Disaster recovery environments, including emergent technologies for deploying, managing & maintaining Life cycle management of Infrastructure in compliance with the scope, budget, and schedules. Project reporting, resource management and risk management as directed to ensure projects and sub-components.
• Outline project goals, terms of reference, resource requirements, and costs. Help create a resource plan that ensures all stakeholders have a voice on the project. Assess the efficiency of the practices and procedures used by a team and provide guidance that will continuously improve the project plan.
• Lead the execution of technical projects, coordinating with multiple partners, vendors, technology teams, application owners, and business partners.
• Manage projects through all phases, from business case creation to implementation, adhering to governance framework and standards.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget while meeting delivery objectives.
• Identify, analyze, mitigate, document, and control project risks and issues, bringing up to management as needed.
• Responsible for managing IT projects, internal initiatives, including IT enhancements, IT Infrastructure life cycle management, and IT Operations.
• Applies best practice project management processes and practices
• Manages the project funds dedicated to the delivery of the assigned project; assists Vendor Management to negotiate amendments to contractual obligations with vendors
• Ensures that all project cost and scheduled activities are identified, continuously monitored, and clarifications/changes managed properly to maintain adherence to schedule and budget
• Establishes, manages, and directs resources to ensure the necessary level and capabilities are represented on the project to ensure successful delivery of the initiative
• Conduct thorough risk management for all project risks and opportunities
• Lead the project team and may perform some line manager responsibilities.
• Ensure that the project meets all objectives for quality and looks continuously for quality improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Ensures that IT projects and programs for new, replacement or enhanced infrastructure, maximize customer service, satisfy internal stakeholder requirements.
• Assist the technical team throughout the projects, collaborate and bring forward ideas and insights in team meetings
• Anticipate bottlenecks and escalate issues when required to ensure on-time delivery
• Reviews and evaluates studies, reports, design proposals, specifications, and contract documents, to meet established policies, procedures, and standards applicable to projects
• Help internal partners make informed decisions about the development of programs, products, and services. Coach and mentor teams to work toward a common goal and negotiate deliverables and milestones whenever necessary.
• Collaborate with project teams and key collaborators to define and manage project scope, strategy, requirements, and implementation.
• Communicate clearly with all collaborators involved.
• Maintain effective and regular communication with project teams, partners, sponsors, and management.
• Identify resource needs and establish roles, expectations, and goals with team members.
• Create management, communication plans and processes. Ensure proactive communication of all relevant information to all stakeholders
• Develops and delivers reports and presentations defining plans, issues, status, and resolutions to appropriate levels of management
• Proactively identify anything that will take projects off schedule and find solutions to correct the problem. Monitor milestones, and ensure they’re completed according to timelines and budgets. Execute a project plan that is personalized for each workstream preferred mix of budget, time, and risk.
• Analyze and develop procedures for management and technical duties.
• Define project responsibilities with stakeholders.
• Participate in how budget and staff are allocated for the project.
• Maintain project time frames, budget estimates and status reports.
• Monitor and control that the project is delivered within the approved budget, schedule, and planned scope.
• Ensure data in all project-related tools and repositories is accurate up to date
• Create, manage new change’s for assigned projects, Present changes at the CAB’s, Leads the reviews and approvals assessment, mitigation, and communication of associated project risks
• Act as the primary point of contact throughout the implementation process; escalate needs, issues, concerns as appropriate, Define and maintain the implementation plan with inputs from all stakeholders.
• Leads and partners with various vendors to deliver agreed solution outcomes
• Recommends and implements corrective action plans where variances in project plan execution occur, communicates with internal and external stakeholders, and negotiates change orders and revised schedules

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration with specialization in Project Management or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent
• Minimum 8 (eight) years of related IT projects, currency, and Life cycle management experience preferably in leading IT Infrastructure projects and technology related environments.
• Experience in managing Cloud, Data Center, Network and Infrastructure Lifecycle projects would be an asset.
• Demonstrated progressive experience in Technology enhancements, Infrastructure planning, prioritization, and risk management
• Experience implementing both IT Infrastructure, Applications and Software systems would be beneficial
• Familiarity with Agile and scrum methodologies is an asset.
• Knowledge on various vendor technologies by Microsoft, Cisco, Lenovo, Extreme networks, HPE would be an asset
• Agile certification (Agile Certified Professional, Certified Scrum Product Owner) is an asset.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 is required

Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to: Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports our client’s long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.