Senior IT Project Manager – Infrastructure & Windows Upgrades

Astra-North Infoteck Inc. ~ Conquering today’s challenges, achieving tomorrow’s vision!; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Astra-North Infoteck Inc. is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure upgrade initiatives within a utilities environment in Alberta, Canada.

The role focuses on Windows upgrade projects, enterprise infrastructure modernization, and OT integration, requiring proven leadership across large cross-functional programs. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end delivery, with emphasis on quality, governance, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive project management experience.
• Proven experience managing IT infrastructure upgrade projects (servers, networks, desktops, applications).
• Strong track record delivering Windows upgrade initiatives (e.g., Windows 10/11).
• Experience in a utilities environment (electric, gas, water, regulated industry).
• Familiarity with PMI, Agile, or hybrid delivery models.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of IT infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Manage full lifecycle activities: initiation, scoping, scheduling, budgeting, risk, closure.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, vendors, and external service providers for alignment.
• Develop detailed project plans, RAID logs, and status reporting.
• Ensure on-time delivery within scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Oversee change management, including stakeholder engagement and training.
• Provide clear reporting to senior leadership and steering committees.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently when required.

Skills

IT infrastructure upgrades

Windows upgrades

Utilities industry

PMI/Agile/hybrid delivery

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget and risk management

Reporting to leadership

Job description

Project Manager – IT Infrastructure | Windows Upgrade | Utilities

100% On-site

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure upgrade initiatives within a utilities environment in Alberta, Canada. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end project delivery, with a strong focus on Windows upgrade projects, enterprise infrastructure modernization, and utility-specific operational technology (OT) integration. This role requires a seasoned professional with proven leadership in large-scale, cross‑functional projects and a strong track record of delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT infrastructure upgrade projects, including Windows operating system upgrades and related enterprise application transitions.


• Manage full project lifecycle activities including initiation, scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and closure.


• Coordinate with business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and external service providers to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.


• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, RAID logs (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies), and status reporting.


• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting quality standards and regulatory requirements.


• Oversee change management activities, including stakeholder engagement, communications, and training coordination.


• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating as required to governance bodies.


• Ensure adherence to organizational project management methodologies and governance frameworks.


• Support procurement activities including RFPs, vendor selection, and contract management.


• Provide clear and concise reporting to senior leadership and steering committees.


• Manage multiple concurrent projects where required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive project management experience.


• Demonstrated experience managing IT infrastructure upgrade projects (e.g., server, network, desktop, and application upgrades).


• Strong experience delivering Windows upgrade initiatives (e.g., Windows 10/11 enterprise rollouts or similar).


• Proven experience working in a utilities environment (electric, gas, water, or related regulated industry).


• Solid understanding of enterprise IT environments and infrastructure dependencies.


• Experience with project management frameworks such as PMI, Agile, or hybrid delivery models.


• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.


• Proven ability to manage large-scale, complex projects with multiple workstreams.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a strong nice-to-have.


• Experience working in regulated environments with compliance and governance requirements.


• Experience with OT/IT convergence projects in utilities (SCADA, control systems, or similar).


• Familiarity with infrastructure modernization programs (data centers, virtualization, cloud migration).