Senior IT Project Manager

Cynet systems Inc; Remote; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider based in Edmonton is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager. This role requires coordination and delivery of complex IT projects, ensuring that they meet business objectives and align with enterprise architecture. Applicants should possess a university degree or equivalent experience in project management, with strong skills in stakeholder management, custom software delivery, and risk management. The ideal candidate will have a track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Project Management or equivalent.
• Experience defining project scope and goals with stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver IT projects from initiation through completion.
• Compile project charters and business/project plans.
• Track and report project status against milestones, budget, and resources.

Skills

IT project management

Custom software development project delivery

Stakeholder and vendor management

Risk and issue management

Change management and communications

Project governance and reporting

Enterprise architecture alignment

Education

University degree in business, management, or related discipline

Two-year diploma

One-year certificate

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description:

• The Senior IT Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and delivering complex IT projects from initiation through completion.
• This role manages multiple projects concurrently, ensures alignment with enterprise architecture, maintains stakeholder communication, and delivers solutions that meet business objectives within scope, schedule, and quality standards.

Requirement/Must Have:

• University degree in business, management, or related discipline with 4+ years of Project Management experience, OR.
• Two-year diploma with 6+ years of Project Management experience, OR.
• One-year certificate with 7+ years of Project Management experience, OR
• 8+ years of Project Management experience.
• Experience defining project scope and goals in collaboration with business stakeholders.
• Experience developing project deliverables including project charters, business cases, briefing notes, status reports, risk logs, and project closures.
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience managing large, complex custom software application development projects developed in-house.
• Ability to complete mandatory training including Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Security Awareness training.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and deliver IT projects from initiation through completion.
• Establish project timelines, assign tasks, and track progress to ensure objectives are met.
• Compile project charters and business/project plans to support delivery activities
• Document business requirements and manage design and delivery of IT solutions aligned with enterprise architecture.
• Develop recommendations including resource requirements, dependencies, risks, and methodology.
• Produce and package project deliverables for presentation to stakeholders and steering committees.
• Manage project governance, resources, and multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication with project sponsors and escalation of risks as required.
• Collaborate with business and IT leadership to define project scope, objectives, assumptions, timelines, risks, benefits, and budgets.
• Define project organization structures with clear roles and responsibilities.
• Track and report project status against milestones, budget, scope, and resources.
• Develop project schedules, estimates, and work plans, and take corrective action when needed.
• Provide guidance to project resources on priorities and deliverables.
• Support change management and communication planning activities.
• Assess project outcomes and identify improvement opportunities for future initiatives.
• Work within PMO standards and assist in defining new standards where required.

Skills:

• IT project management.
• Custom software development project delivery.
• Stakeholder and vendor management.
• Risk and issue management.
• Change management and communications.
• Project governance and reporting.
• Enterprise architecture alignment.

Should Have:

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage stress and conflict effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience facilitating meetings with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience conducting impact and risk assessments.
• Experience creating and managing project forecasts using Microsoft Project.
• Experience working with executive-level stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating government or vendor-wide IT initiatives.
• Experience leading change management and communication planning.
• Experience working in or for the public sector.
• Experience supporting government reorganization projects involving IMT changes.
• Senior leadership experience in the public sector.

Qualification And Education:

• Degree, diploma, certificate, or equivalent professional experience in business, management, or a related field.