Senior Information Technology Project Manager

Paradigm Consulting Group LP; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Project Manager with strong IT experience to lead financial transformation initiatives. This hybrid role in Edmonton requires collaboration across teams, effective communication, and a strategic approach to project management. Candidates should have a relevant degree and significant project management experience, particularly in financial environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management.
• Proven experience in managing project plans, budgets, timelines, and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects focused on financial process redesign.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, resources, and governance structures.
• Report on project status including timelines, budget, risks, and milestones.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Management

Risk Management

Issue Resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Paradigm has opportunities for Project Managers with strong Information Technology experience to employ their knowledge, skills and techniques to deliver and implement significant initiatives and enable our customers to maximize their investments in their business processes and information technology. This role is hybrid in Edmonton, with an expectation of working from the office 3 days per week

What you’ll do:

• Lead cross-functional projects focused on financial process redesign, zero-based budgeting, contract optimization, and IT delivery.
• Coordinate and complete IT and Finance gap analyses and prepare related policies, guidelines, and recommendations.
• Develop project charters and business/project plans to ensure data integrity and alignment with business objectives.
• Design and deliver IT solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Create and present comprehensive project deliverables for various internal support teams and stakeholders.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, resources, and governance structures.
• Engage stakeholders and ensure clear, consistent communication across all project phases.
• Report on project status including timelines, budget, risks, and milestones to executive stakeholders.
• Establish and monitor project schedules, estimate resources, and manage work plans.
• Provide leadership in change management and communication for affected business areas.
• Support strategic procurement and resource allocation by conducting detailed contract inventory and spend analyses.
• Justify contract-level budgets and assess value-for-money of current contractual commitments.
• Develop comprehensive budgeting reports, identify cost-saving opportunities, and assist with annual/multi-year planning.
• Collect and analyze grant-related data to enhance reporting and decision-making capabilities.
• Other responsibilities as required or requested by leadership

What we’d like:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, or a related field.
• PMP or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, particularly in environments involving financial transformation or contract management.
• Proven experience in managing project plans, budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Strong background in stakeholder engagement, risk management, change management, and issue resolution.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex initiatives.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with project management software and tools.

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We thank you for your interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Paradigm Consulting Group is committed to cultural diversity, inclusiveness and gender equity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.