Senior Project Management Specialist

Myticas Consulting; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the finance sector is seeking a Senior Project Management Specialist to oversee complex projects. In this role, you will lead end-to-end project management activities, develop project plans, and manage stakeholder engagement. Candidates must have over 7 years of experience in project management, particularly in structured environments, and be eligible for Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance. This position offers the opportunity to work on significant initiatives within the ITS portfolio.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project management, ideally in enterprise or public-sector environments.
• Experience leading medium to large-scale projects in structured PMO environments.
• Must be eligible for Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management activities across assigned initiatives.
• Develop and manage project plans, scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and ensure project alignment.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Risk management

Project governance

Job description

Myticas Consulting is seeking a Senior Project Management Specialist for a long-term one of our clients in the Finance sector. The consultant will support complex initiatives within the ITS portfolio, ensuring successful planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management activities across assigned IT or business initiatives.
• Develop and manage project plans, scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and issues.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and ensure project alignment with organizational objectives.
• Prepare executive-level documentation, reports, dashboards, and communications.
• Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, and decision‑making forums.
• Ensure project governance and compliance with clientframeworks and methodologies.
• Support planning, prioritization, and delivery of multiple concurrent workstreams as required.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive experience in project management, ideally within enterprise or public-sector environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading medium to large-scale projects in structured PMO environments.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and executive-reporting skills.
• Proven ability to manage risks, issues, scope, and timelines in complex technical or business projects.
• Solid understanding of project governance and best practices.
• Must be eligible for Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance (minimum 5 years of Canadian residency).