Senior Information Technology Project Manager PeopleToGo Inc.

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Calgary; On-site; CAD 82,656 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

The Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC) is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead a large-scale office relocation in downtown Calgary. The role focuses on IT infrastructure and user technology transitions with responsibilities including project planning, vendor management, risk assessment, and onsite leadership. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in a similar role and be comfortable managing complex project dependencies. This is a 6-month contract with a potential extension, requiring onsite work during critical phases.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Senior IT Project Manager within enterprise environments.
• Proven experience leading office relocation or IT infrastructure migration projects.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure, including LAN, Wi‑Fi, and firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end‑to‑end IT relocation project plan.
• Act as the single point of accountability for all IT‑related move activities.
• Drive decision‑making around phased versus single‑day cutover strategy.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Network infrastructure

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

PMP or equivalent certification

Job description

Job Title: Senior IT Project Manager – Infrastructure & Technology (Office Move)

Job Type: 6-month Contract (with potential extension)

Start Date: As early as May 1, 2026

Location: Downtown Calgary, AB (onsite required, especially closer to move date)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM

Rate: $60/hr T4 OR $70/hour Inc.

Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead a large-scale office relocation initiative focused on IT infrastructure and end‑user technology for a head office environment in downtown Calgary. This role will be responsible for ensuring a seamless, low‑risk transition of all IT systems, infrastructure, and user workstations to a newly constructed office space, with minimal disruption to business operations. This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role, requiring strong technical coordination, vendor management, and onsite leadership throughout planning, execution, and stabilization phases.

Project Context

• Office relocation for a primary corporate/head office
• New site currently under construction (design/build in progress)
• Target move window: Late Fall (October, subject to change)
• Preferred approach: Phased/staggered move to allow testing and validation
• High emphasis on risk mitigation, testing, and business continuity

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the end‑to‑end IT relocation project plan, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Act as the single point of accountability for all IT‑related move activities
• Drive decision‑making around phased versus single‑day cutover strategy
• Develop and maintain risk registers, dependency tracking, and mitigation plans
• Oversee planning and execution across network infrastructure, backend systems, hardware deployment, and staging
• Ensure infrastructure readiness prior to move‑in, including testing, validation, firewall setup, network configuration, and NAC validation
• Track and manage hardware procurement, vendor quotes, approvals, and purchase timelines while monitoring long‑lead items and escalating risks early
• Coordinate closely with construction teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure infrastructure delivery aligns with IT requirements prior to handover
• Lead move‑day execution planning and coordination, ensuring a seamless plug‑and‑play experience for end users
• Oversee workstation setup, including monitors, docks, peripherals, and specialized configurations such as trading environments
• Coordinate transportation and setup of IT equipment in collaboration with movers and internal teams
• Define and execute pre‑move staging and testing plans, as well as post‑move validation, issue triage, and stabilization efforts
• Lead the hyper‑care period post‑move to ensure rapid resolution of any issues impacting business operations
• Manage specialized workstation environments, including Bloomberg terminals, check printing systems, and custom configurations, ensuring compatibility and readiness
• Conduct pre‑move inventory and technical validation of all equipment and configurations
• Assess, recommend, and coordinate additional technical resources required for network testing, workstation deployment, and move‑day support

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Senior IT Project Manager within enterprise environments
• Proven experience leading office relocation or IT infrastructure migration projects
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure, including LAN, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, and network security concepts
• Experience managing end‑user computing environments, hardware deployments, and staging processes
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendors, procurement processes, and complex project dependencies
• Strong experience working in fast‑paced environments with tight timelines and multiple stakeholders
• Comfortable working onsite and taking a hands‑on approach during critical phases of the project
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional technical teams and driving project execution from planning through stabilization

Nice‑to‑Have

• Experience supporting trading floor or highly specialized workstation environments
• Familiarity with Network Access Control (NAC) implementations
• Background in financial services or high‑availability enterprise environments
• PMP or equivalent certification

Success Criteria

• Seamless transition with minimal business disruption
• Fully functional infrastructure and systems ready at go‑live at the scheduled time