Senior IT Project Leader: Regulated Systems Delivery

CGI; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in Halifax seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex IT infrastructure and application projects. The ideal candidate must demonstrate extensive experience in project management within highly regulated environments, focusing on compliance, leadership, and effective stakeholder communication. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex IT projects in a highly regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of project governance frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Expertise in budget management, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (PMI, Agile, Waterfall).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of IT infrastructure, systems, and application projects.
• Manage project scope, timelines, resources, and budgets using structured project management practices.
• Gather business and technical requirements and create accurate estimates.
• Work closely with IT, security, operations, and business teams to align solutions.
• Ensure adherence to security, governance, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Clearly communicate project status to stakeholders.

Skills

English

Communications Management

Financial Management

Leadership

Negotiation

PMI Agile Cert Practitioner

PMI Project Management Prof

Project Management

SAFe Practitioner

SCRUM

Strategic Thinking

Education

PMP (Project Management Professional)

Agile/Scrum Certification

PRINCE2 Practitioner

ITIL Foundation or higher

Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)

Job description

A leading IT consulting firm in Halifax seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex IT infrastructure and application projects. The ideal candidate must demonstrate extensive experience in project management within highly regulated environments, focusing on compliance, leadership, and effective stakeholder communication. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a collaborative work culture.