Senior Project Manager

Blackline Safety; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mental health support

Hybrid work model

Paid vacation

Education funding

Inclusive culture

Perks & discounts

Job summary

Blackline Safety is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of BIT initiatives across departments and systems. You will coordinate business and technical teams, manage scope, schedule, and budgets, and drive successful delivery aligned with strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of PM experience, PMP preferred, and excels in fast-paced environments with strong communication and governance skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Business/IT, PMP preferred.
• Proven 8+ years leading medium-to-large cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience with ERP implementations, systems integration, and software deployments.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent projects across Finance, Operations, Sales, and IT.
• Develop and manage plans, budgets, schedules, risks, and communications.
• Ensure governance and methodologies are followed and projects deliver value.
• Coordinate with business and technical teams, vendors, and leadership.
• Provide status reporting to executives and steering committees.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Project governance

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IT

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

ERP software

Job description

Our team at Blackline Safety is growing! As a people-driven technology company, with a mission to make sure every worker returns home safely, we drive innovation, practice resiliency, demonstrate leadership, go the extra mile for our customers, and empower our people to be their best.

Blackline Safety is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Business Information Technology (BIT) team. This role is responsible for leading a diverse portfolio of technology and business transformation initiatives that span multiple departments, systems, and stakeholders across the organization.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, successfully managing several projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities and deadlines. They are a trusted business partner who can build strong relationships across all levels of the organization while also providing the leadership, structure, and accountability needed to keep projects moving forward.

This individual will act as the central point of coordination between business teams, technology teams, vendors, and leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic objectives. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, exceptional organizational abilities, and the confidence to challenge assumptions, elevate issues, and hold stakeholders accountable for commitments and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent projects ranging from business process improvements to enterprise software implementations and technology transformation initiatives.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, resource requirements, risk registers, and communication plans.
• Ensure projects adhere to established BIT governance, methodologies, and project management standards.
• Drive project execution from intake and business case development through implementation and post-project review.
• Monitor project performance and proactively identify risks, issues, dependencies, and resource constraints.
• Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
• Build trusted relationships with leaders and stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Sales, Customer Care, Product, Manufacturing, and BIT.
• Facilitate productive discussions that align diverse groups around common project goals.
• Act as the bridge between business and technical teams, translating complex concepts into clear business outcomes.
• Foster collaboration while balancing competing priorities and departmental interests.
• Accountability & Governance
• Establish clear ownership for actions, decisions, and deliverables.
• Hold project participants accountable for commitments while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Escalate risks, delays, and unresolved issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure decisions, action items, and project outcomes are documented and communicated effectively.
• Manage competing project priorities across a diverse project portfolio.
• Provide regular status reporting to leadership, executives, and steering committees.
• Assist with project intake, prioritization, roadmap planning, and resource forecasting.
• Support continuous improvement of BIT project management practices, tools, and governance processes.
• Change Management & Adoption
• Partner with business leaders to support organizational change and user adoption.
• Coordinate testing, training, communication, and deployment activities.
• Ensure successful transition of solutions into ongoing operational support.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification, preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of project management experience leading medium to large cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a complex business environment.
• Strong experience leading enterprise software, ERP, systems integration, infrastructure, or business transformation projects.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive decisions without direct authority.
• Strong organizational, planning, and risk management capabilities.
• Experience working with both business and technical teams.
• Highly organized and able to effectively manage several complex initiatives at the same time.
• A confident communicator who can engage executives, department leaders, vendors, and technical teams.
• Relationship-focused and skilled at building trust across the organization.
• Comfortable having difficult conversations and holding teams accountable for commitments.
• Results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
• Adaptable and resilient when navigating ambiguity, changing priorities, and organizational complexity.
• A natural leader who brings structure, clarity, and momentum to projects.
• Experience with ERP platforms, enterprise applications, software implementations, and systems integrations are preferred.
• Experience working in manufacturing, SaaS, technology, or industrial organizations are preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies are preferred.

Total Rewards

At Blackline Safety, we offer more than just a job—we offer a career with purpose. Our Total Rewardsofferings are designed to supportthe diverse needs of our global workforce and vary based onemployment type and location.They mayinclude:

• Competitive base salary and annual compensation review
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits*
• Mental health and wellness support
• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work model for eligible positions
• Paid vacation, personal and sick days*
• Education funding
• A collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven culture
• Exclusive access toperksand discounts

*Eligibility and coverage vary by employment type and region.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Blackline Safety is powered by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants, regardless of age, religion, race, color, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin, race, or sexual orientation. We enthusiastically encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, pleasecontact us [e-mail]. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and equitable experience for all candidates.