Senior IT Project Manager Alberta Central

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC) is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex technology projects focused on payments and infrastructure. Responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, overseeing project delivery within budget, and facilitating governance processes.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of progressive experience in project management, a strong understanding of agile methodologies, and experience using tools like Jira and Confluence. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for transformation in payment services.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive project management experience.
• Strong experience with vendor contracts and SLAs.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale technology projects from initiation to closure.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage vendor relationships.
• Identify and mitigate project risks proactively.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Agile methodologies

Jira

Confluence

Communication

Education

Background in computer science or engineering

Project management certification (PMP or Scrum Master)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior IT Project Manager

Job Description

Company Overview

The Prairie Payments Joint Venture (PPJV) is a joint venture owned by three Prairie centrals created to digitally transform and modernize payment services for credit unions in the Prairies. PPJV’s goal is to ensure prairie credit unions are competitive in payments and have access to efficient, modernized payments processing infrastructure. PPJV invites candidates to apply from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.

Role Summary

The Senior Project Manager (Senior PM) will lead complex, multi-stakeholder technology projects with a focus on payments, infrastructure, Azure cloud services, and application development/integration. The Senior PM will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery, vendor and stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget in a dynamic, high-demand environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale, complex technology projects from initiation through closure, balancing scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Lead cross-functional teams including internal resources, external vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, resource allocations, and budgets.
• Oversee infrastructure and cloud-related initiatives (especially Azure), as well as applications development, integration, and deployment projects.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance to ensure delivery of agreed outcomes.
• Manage projects delivered by external vendors using agile methodologies, ensuring alignment to internal standards, clear scope definition, and effective vendor oversight.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality project status reports and executive-level communications tailored to diverse audiences.
• Facilitate project governance processes, including steering committees and stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate with technical leads, architects, and operational teams to ensure alignment between business requirements and technical solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and competing demands.
• Execute projects effectively in hybrid delivery environments, blending agile and traditional approaches to meet project and organizational needs.
• Vendor side merger experience or large system transformation.

Key Skills and Experience Requirements

• Educational background, preferably in the fields of computer science, engineering for technical project managers, project management or business administration.
• 10+ years progressive experience working as a project manager.
• Strong experience working with external vendors, managing contracts, SLAs, and deliverables.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, agile, and hybrid delivery methodologies – PMP or scrum master certification an asset.
• Experience using Jira and Confluence tools.
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Experience in financial services and technology.
• Strong people skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a busy, high-stakes environment.

The Environment

PPJV is a fast paced and focused environment where employees and contractors share the mission to deliver efficient, cost effective, modernized payments processing to prairie credit unions.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume & cover letter by 4:00 PM on Friday, July 10, 2026. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.