Project Manager III

Altis; Richmond; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a 12-month contract in Richmond, BC. You will shape a major modernization initiative within a highly regulated public sector setting, partnering with senior executives and cross-functional teams to deliver strategic outcomes.

Responsibilities include discovery, business analysis, roadmaps, and end-to-end delivery, with strong emphasis on governance, ROI, and stakeholder engagement. On-site presence three days/week is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive project or program management experience.
• Degree in Information Technology, Business Management or related discipline.
• Strong business analysis background with transformation experience.
• End-to-end project delivery in large, regulated organizations.
• Experience turning plans into practical roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Strong financial oversight, risk management and budgeting skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication.
• Hands-on leadership with collaborative style.

Responsibilities

• Define the program vision with senior executives and translate priorities into initiatives.
• Lead discovery, business analysis and process improvement to identify gaps.
• Develop business cases, charters, roadmaps and detailed plans.
• Facilitate workshops and evaluate solutions for investment decisions.
• Oversee end-to-end planning, budgets, risks, dependencies and reporting.
• Establish performance measurement and executive-ready reporting.
• Coordinate with business and IT stakeholders to maintain momentum.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Business analysis

Strategic planning

Financial oversight

Risk management

Executive presentation

Workshop facilitation

Education

Degree in IT/Business/related

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Project Manager,

Location: Richmond, BC (three days per week on-site)
Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Duration: 12 month contract but option to extend (multi-year engagement)

About the Opportunity

Are you a strategic thinker who enjoys rolling up your sleeves and turning complex business challenges into meaningful change? We’re looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to help shape a major business modernization initiative within a highly regulated public sector environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to get involved at the ground level of a long-term transformation program. Working closely with senior executives and cross-functional teams, you’ll assess current operations, identify opportunities for improvement and build the foundation for initiatives that enhance service delivery, operational efficiency and organizational performance.

Whats In It for You

• Opportunity to shape a high-impact, multi-year business transformation initiative from its earliest stages.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership, with the ability to influence strategic priorities and investment decisions.
• A collaborative environment that values analytical thinking, creative problem‑solving and hands‑on leadership.
• Meaningful work focused on improving business processes, service delivery and measurable outcomes.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll partner with senior executives to define the program vision, assess business needs and translate strategic priorities into actionable initiatives.
• You’ll lead discovery, business analysis and process improvement activities to identify operational gaps and modernization opportunities.
• You’ll develop business cases, project charters, roadmaps and detailed plans to move initiatives from concept through execution.
• You’ll facilitate workshops, evaluate potential solutions and coordinate proof‑of‑value activities to inform investment decisions.
• You’ll oversee end‑to‑end project planning, resource allocation, budgets, risks, dependencies and program financial reporting.
• You’ll establish performance measurement frameworks, monitor progress and prepare executive presentations, recommendations and decision materials.
• You’ll collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to align workstreams, maintain momentum and drive successful delivery.

Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive project or program management experience, including hands‑on delivery of complex business initiatives.
• Degree in Information Technology, Business Management or a related discipline.
• Strong business analysis background, with demonstrated experience in business transformation, process improvement and strategic planning.
• Proven end‑to‑end project delivery experience, ideally within large, complex or highly regulated organizations.
• Experience translating business plans and strategic priorities into practical project scopes, roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Strong financial oversight, risk management, workshop facilitation and executive presentation skills, including advanced PowerPoint capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands‑on execution.

All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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