Project Management Specialist

Myticas Consulting; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance institution client is seeking a Project Management Specialist for a long-term hybrid contract in Ottawa. The role involves overseeing enterprise initiatives through the entire project lifecycle, managing various project aspects, and ensuring effective stakeholder communication. The position demands an experienced individual with a strong background in IT and project management methodologies, particularly Agile.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ technical experience in IT.
• At least 5 years of project management experience on medium-to-large projects.
• 5+ years experience using Agile or hybrid delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of strategic IT projects.
• Manage project plans, risks, issues, interdependencies, and communications.
• Track and report on project metrics and timelines.

Skills

Agile methodology

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Education

University degree or diploma in IT, Business, or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Our Finance institution client is looking for an experienced Project Management Specialist for a long term HYBRID contract in Ottawa. This is a high-visibility role supporting enterprise initiatives through the full project lifecycle, from planning to post-deployment transition. This contract requires a Goverment of Canada Secuirty clearance - at the reliability level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of strategic IT projects using Agile or hybrid methodologies

• Oversee solution selection, configuration, implementation, and transition to operations

• Manage project plans, risks, issues, interdependencies, and stakeholder communications

• Track and report on project metrics, timelines, and deliverables using tools like JIRA/Confluence

• Coordinate with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and resource managers to ensure alignment

• Support development of supporting documentation, workshop materials, and executive briefings

• Organize and manage project documentation and change tracking

Required Qualifications:

• University degree or diploma in IT, Business, or a related field

• Minimum 5 years’ technical experience in IT (software development, infrastructure, or database)

• At least 5 years of project management experience on medium-to-large projects

• 5+ years experience using Agile or hybrid (Agile/Waterfall) delivery methods

• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives and communicate across organizational levels

• Excellent collaboration, organization, and communication skills

Additional Assets:

• PMI-PBA, PMP, or Scrum Master certification

• Experience supporting IT teams in fast-paced, parallel initiative environment