Project Director - Identity and Access Management-EN

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts through CF One Member Appre­

Job summary

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) is seeking a Project Director of Identity and Access Management to lead enterprise IAM modernization. You will serve as the business champion, ensuring projects deliver intended outcomes and align with organizational priorities.

You will work with business leaders, cybersecurity teams, vendors and delivery teams to drive adoption of IAM capabilities, manage governance and change, and communicate with executives.

Qualifications

• College diploma or certificate in related field with several years in information management/IT.
• Experience leading IM/IT initiatives and solutions management.
• Experience in project lifecycle, stakeholder management, and contracts for IM/IT services.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise IAM modernization initiatives and ensure business outcomes.
• Oversee stakeholder engagement, governance, change management and exec communications.
• Coordinate with business leaders, cybersecurity, vendors and delivery teams to adopt IAM capabilities.

Skills

Client focus, organizational knowledge

Education

College diploma or related field with several years in IM/IT

Job description

CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

THE ROLE

The Project Director, Identity and Access Management (IAM), serves as the business champion and executive lead for enterprise identity modernization initiatives. The incumbent is accountable for ensuring IAM projects deliver the intended business outcomes, align with organizational priorities, and support the organization's security, compliance, operational efficiency, and digital transformation objectives. The Project Director provides strategic leadership throughout the project lifecycle, overseeing stakeholder engagement, business readiness, governance, change management, and executive communications. Working closely with business leaders, technical architects, cybersecurity teams, vendors, and project delivery teams, the Project Director ensures the successful implementation and adoption of identity management capabilities across the organization.

Qualifications Needed

Education, Certifications and Licenses

• College diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field AND several years of experience in information management and information technology or a related field

Experience

• In leading the delivery of IM/IT initiatives
• In IM/IT solutions management
• In planning, evaluating and advancing IM/IT network, systems, security projects
• In developing requirements for core IM/IT systems
• In the product development lifecycle
• In managing stakeholders and third party providers
• In delivering distributed IM/IT systems
• In negotiating and managing contracts for IM/IT services
• In technical and business documentation
• In project lifecycle
• In project scope and change management in multi-technology environments
• In Request for Proposal (RFP) development and execution
• In personnel administration
• In budget administration

Competencies, Skills And Abilities

• Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

Language Requirements

• English or French Essential, Bilingual an asset
• Reading: Advanced
• Writing: Functional
• Oral: Advanced

Benefits Available

Health Benefits

• Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.

Work Life Balance

• Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning

• Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development

• Tuition Reimbursement Program, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Perks

• Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

Other Information

• This is a hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.
• This position is a one-year term.
• You may be eligible to receive a Scarce Skills Premium for this position as outlined in the IT Scarce Skills Compensation Agreement.

START DATE

September 07, 2026

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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