Senior Project Management Specialist – AI Transformation

Maplesoft Group, an SEB Company; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Maplesoft Group, an SEB Company, is seeking a Senior Project Management Specialist – AI Transformation for a 14-month contract in Ottawa. This hybrid role drives enterprise AI transformation, develops the AI roadmap and coordinates cross-disciplinary teams across business, technology, data, architecture, cybersecurity and risk to accelerate digital modernization.

The ideal candidate will establish governance and operating models, manage schedules and risks, and provide executive updates.

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading large enterprise projects or programs.
• 3+ years in AI transformation, digital modernization or emerging tech.
• Experience with governance frameworks and executive reporting.
• Knowledge of AI technologies and adoption strategies.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional business and technology teams.
• Experience in Agile environments.
• Eligible for Government of Canada Reliability Status clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the enterprise AI transformation roadmap.
• Establish AI governance, delivery frameworks and operating models.
• Coordinate business, technology, data, architecture, cybersecurity and risk teams.
• Lead AI and digital modernization initiatives in an Agile environment.
• Manage project schedules, risks, issues, dependencies and reporting.
• Facilitate executive committees, workshops and solution reviews.
• Develop metrics and reporting to support enterprise decision-making.
• Support change management, training and enterprise AI adoption.
• Drive collaboration across technical and business stakeholders.
• Provide executive-level communication and project updates.

Skills

AI transformation

Governance frameworks

Executive communication

Agile environment

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Technology-related post-secondary education

Job description

Job ID: 14376

Job Title: Senior Project Management Specialist – AI Transformation

Contract Length: 14 Months

Location: Hybrid in Ottawa, ON

Federal Government Clearance Level Required: Reliability Clearance

Vacancy Type

• New Position

About Us

Maplesoft Group is currently seeking a Senior Project Management Specialist – AI Transformation for a contract opportunity. The successful candidate will lead enterprise AI transformation and digital-modernization initiatives, working across business, technology, data, architecture, cybersecurity and risk functions.

Position Summary

The Senior Project Management Specialist will lead and coordinate an enterprise AI transformation program. This role will be responsible for developing and managing the AI roadmap, establishing governance and delivery frameworks, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving AI adoption and digital modernization initiatives in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the enterprise AI transformation roadmap
• Establish AI governance, delivery frameworks and operating models
• Coordinate business, technology, data, architecture, cybersecurity and risk teams
• Lead AI and digital-modernization initiatives in an Agile environment
• Manage project schedules, risks, issues, dependencies and status reporting
• Facilitate executive committees, workshops and solution reviews
• Develop metrics and reporting to support enterprise decision-making
• Support change management, training and enterprise AI adoption
• Drive collaboration across technical and business stakeholders
• Provide executive-level communication and project updates

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading large enterprise projects, programs or transformation initiatives
• 3+ recent years of experience in AI transformation, digital modernization, innovation or emerging technology
• Demonstrated experience with governance frameworks, operating models, metrics and executive reporting
• Knowledge of AI technologies, AI governance and enterprise adoption strategies
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Experience coordinating complex, cross-functional initiatives involving business and technology teams
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Eligible to obtain Government of Canada Reliability Status clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Technology-related post-secondary education
• AI, cloud, project management or digital-transformation certifications
• Experience leading enterprise AI adoption or emerging-technology programs
• Experience within financial services, government or other highly regulated environments

Compensation

Salary Range: $90.00 - $110.00 / hour

Our recruitment process is led by human recruiters who review all applications and make the final hiring decisions. We use AI‑assisted tools to help screen and organize applications. These tools do not replace human judgment, and all hiring decisions are made by people. Please note that data collected by the Company may be stored or processed on servers located outside of Canada.

Submission Deadline

Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 - 5:00pm EST

Maplesoft is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.