Senior IT Project Manager - HYBRID - Calgary

Randstad Canada; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager for a Calgary-based 24-month contract to lead corporate technology projects across COTS, in-house development, and cloud solutions. You will apply PMBOK standards to guide complex implementations and coordinate multidisciplinary teams with internal staff and external vendors.

You will drive stakeholder engagement, deliver status reporting, and ensure successful delivery from initiation through to closure in a large enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT project management experience delivering COTS, in-house, and cloud solutions.
• 10+ years of leading multidisciplinary teams across IT, business units, contractors and vendors.
• Formal Project Management certification (e.g., PMI PMP).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with enterprise project management tools (e.g., MS Project Server).
• Exceptional communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills with strong political acumen.
• Previous experience working within the public sector or large enterprise organizations is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle aspects for corporate technology projects adhering to PMBOK best practices.
• Lead, mentor, and align multidisciplinary project teams across IT, business client leads, contractors, and external vendors.
• Utilize enterprise project management tools (such as MS Project Server) for planning, tracking, resource management, and schedule maintenance.
• Oversee project resource planning, budget management, financial billing, and cost recoveries.
• Drive change leadership, stakeholder engagement, and solution alignment to meet business objectives and organizational goals.
• Maintain awareness of overarching strategic goals while effectively managing day-to-day project details and risks.
• Deliver clear status reporting, stakeholder presentations, and meeting facilitation.

Skills

PMBOK standards

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Political acumen

Education

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project Server

Job description

Are you a Senior IT Project Manager with extensive experience delivering Commercial off the shelf Products (COTS), custom in-house, and cloud technology solutions? We have an exciting opportunity for a 24-month contract with our Calgary client, where you will lead corporate technology projects across diverse multidisciplinary teams. In this role, you will apply PMBOK standards to guide complex implementations, engage key stakeholders, and ensure project success from initiation through delivery. If you are an adaptable leader with strong political acumen, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving transformation, please read on!

Advantages

• Long-term 24-month contract opportunity with high potential for extension
• Flexible hybrid work schedule based in Calgary
• Lead high-impact corporate technology implementations including COTS, in-house development, and cloud solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including internal IT staff, business clients, contractors, and third-party vendors
• Gain valuable experience within a large enterprise / public sector environment

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle aspects for corporate technology projects adhering to PMBOK best practices
• Lead, mentor, and align multidisciplinary project teams across IT, business client leads, contractors, and external vendors
• Utilize enterprise project management tools (such as MS Project Server) for planning, tracking, resource management, and schedule maintenance
• Oversee project resource planning, budget management, financial billing, and cost recoveries
• Drive change leadership, stakeholder engagement, and solution alignment to meet business objectives and organizational goals
• Maintain awareness of overarching strategic goals while effectively managing day-to-day project details and risks
• Deliver clear status reporting, stakeholder presentations, and meeting facilitation

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT project management experience planning and implementing COTS, in-house developed, and cloud solutions adhering to PMBOK standards
• 10+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary teams across internal IT, business units, contractors, and vendors
• Formal Project Management certification (e.g., PMI PMP)
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with enterprise project management tools (e.g., MS Project Server)
• Proven track record with project budget management, resource planning, and financial billing/recoveries
• Exceptional communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship‑building skills with strong political acumen
• Previous experience working within the public sector or large enterprise organizations is highly desired

We look forward to supporting you in your job search!

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