Project Manager

AbaData; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing energy tech company in Calgary seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee large-scale software projects for enterprise oil & gas clients. The role requires strong communication and leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams, define project timelines, and ensure successful delivery. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in project management and experience in the energy sector. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management or related roles.
• 3+ years managing enterprise projects in software environments.
• Strong understanding of software development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead large enterprise projects throughout the full lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define scope and deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure alignment on requirements.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or Diploma in business administration, IT, computer science, engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Monday.com

Job description

About AbaData

AbaData is a growing energy tech company building an integrated software platform that helps clients make better, faster decisions in both the field and the office. Our suite of tools supports critical workflows across pipeline integrity, field operations, regulatory compliance, equipment management, routing logistics, surface land data, and more. We serve upstream and midstream oil and gas companies, utilities, renewables, and environmental teams helping them unlock value through real-time data, mobile-first field tools, and powerful GIS intelligence. From TRIAGE Pipeline Integrity to Field Ops, Equipment Management, and Reporting & Analytics, our platform connects teams, simplifies operations, and drives measurable results.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex, large-scale software projects for some of our enterprise oil & gas clients. This individual will serve as a key point of contact between our customers and internal teams, including Development, QA/QC, and Leadership, to ensure successful delivery of high-impact initiatives. As we bring on new enterprise clients, we require someone with strong communication, organization, and cross-functional leadership skills. You will coordinate timelines, manage expectations, drive stakeholder alignment, and ensure project milestones are met. Experience working within or supporting the energy sector is highly valuable.

Location

This is an onsite position located at our head office in NW Calgary.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary project lead for large enterprise clients throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders, including field operations, IT, and leadership teams, to define scope, timelines, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Work closely with internal teams including Software Development, QA/QC, GIS/Data, Support, and Leadership to coordinate resources and ensure alignment on requirements and priorities.
• Build and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and communication pathways.
• Facilitate status meetings, risk reviews, planning and stakeholder updates.
• Anticipate issues or roadblocks and proactively drive solutions to keep projects on track.
• Manage scope changes, budget considerations, and client expectations with transparency and professionalism.
• Document decisions, dependencies, and assumptions to maintain clarity across teams.
• Support onboarding of new enterprise clients and ensure a smooth transition into active delivery.
• Ensure projects adhere to AbaData quality standards and meet client contractual requirements.
• Represent the client’s needs internally while protecting team bandwidth and project constraints.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree or Diploma business administration, information technology, computer science, engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project management, project coordination or related experience.
• 3+ years as a project management experience in software or technology environments.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise projects.
• Strong understanding of software development processes
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and client-relationship skills.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with an emphasis on follow-through.
• Experience in the oil & gas industry, particularly field operations
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Monday.com, etc.).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and a flexible health spending account
• Flexible paid time off and complimentary parking
• Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company
• Regular team-building events and in-person socials with our Western Canadian offices
• The opportunity to work alongside an exceptional team of developers and executives, including the former CEO and co-founder of GasBuddy