Senior Payroll Specialist

vaco; Pickering; Hybrid; CAD 212,040,000 - 240,694,000; Full time

Job summary

CPUS Engineering in Pickering, ON is seeking an IT Security Sr. Project Manager to lead enterprise cybersecurity initiatives. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, managing scope, schedule, budget, and governance, with a strong focus on risk and compliance. Hybrid work includes two days onsite weekly.

The ideal candidate has a decade-plus in complex IT/tech programs, stakeholder management at senior levels, and experience with vendor coordination. PMP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• PMP certification from PMI or equivalent project management credential.

Responsibilities

• Leading project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting activities.
• Developing and maintaining project schedules, risk registers, issue logs, and status reports.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams and facilitating project meetings, workshops, and governance forums.
• Managing project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.
• Supporting vendor engagement and coordination activities where applicable.
• Preparing executive-level communications, presentations, and steering committee materials.
• Ensuring project deliverables align with cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance objectives.
• Supporting demand intake, business case development, and transition-to-operations activities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Cybersecurity

PMP certification

Job description

IT Security Sr. Project Manager

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position. Thursday, October 1, (5:00PM EST). Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week. The Cybersecurity Product team is seeking an experienced IT Security

Hourly Range: $74-$84

Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Hours of work: 40 hrs/week

Location: Brock Road, Pickering, ON

Work Mode: Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week

Job Overview

The Cybersecurity Product team is seeking an experienced IT Security Sr. Project Manager to support the delivery of strategic cybersecurity initiatives across the enterprise. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering complex cybersecurity initiatives involving multiple stakeholders across business, technology, risk, compliance, procurement, and external vendor teams. The Project Manager will work closely with program sponsors, cybersecurity leaders, business representatives, and technical subject matter experts to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with approved scope, schedule, budget, and governance requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Leading project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting activities.
• Developing and maintaining project schedules, risk registers, issue logs, and status reports.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams and facilitating project meetings, workshops, and governance forums.
• Managing project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.
• Supporting vendor engagement and coordination activities where applicable.
• Preparing executive-level communications, presentations, and steering committee materials.
• Ensuring project deliverables align with organizational cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance objectives.
• Supporting demand intake, business case development, project initiation, and transition-to-operations activities as required.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience leading complex IT and technology initiatives, including large-scale enterprise projects.
• Proven experience managing complex IT and cybersecurity projects in large enterprise environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience working with senior leadership.
• Experience with project governance, risk management, budgeting, and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and competing priorities.
• Experience working with external vendors and cross-functional delivery teams.

Preferred Experience

• Experience delivering cybersecurity initiatives such as Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Compliance, Data Protection, Cloud Security, Cyber Resilience, or related programs.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance practices.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.
• Experience working in highly regulated industries is considered an asset.

Education, Certifications & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI), or equivalent project management credential.

Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to: Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview, and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports our client’s long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.

CPUS Engineering employs artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its recruitment process to enhance efficiency and consistency. These tools may assist with activities such as application screening, candidate evaluation, and summarization of interview feedback.

AI-generated outputs are intended to supplement, not replace, human judgment. All final hiring decisions are made by qualified human decision-makers who exercise professional discretion in reviewing and assessing candidate information alongside any AI-generated insights.

CPUS Engineering ensures that the use of AI in recruitment complies with all applicable employment laws, human rights legislation, and privacy regulations. The organization is committed to maintaining fairness, transparency, and non-discrimination throughout the hiring process.