Senior Project Manager

Akkodis; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Project Manager for a contract position in Edmonton, AB (Fully Remote). The role focuses on driving digital transformation projects, especially in AI. Candidates should have proven experience leading complex programs and possess strong leadership capabilities. This position offers an opportunity to take charge and integrate immediately into the client team, with a focus on achieving strategic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong background in AI, analytics, and digital transformation with proven experience leading complex programs.
• Certifications such as PMP or Agile/Scrum preferred.
• Robust leadership abilities to integrate into the client team.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the program and its initial projects.
• Draft and maintain the project charter to articulate objectives.
• Define business outcomes and work with stakeholders on goals.
• Set milestones and realistic timelines.
• Manage stakeholder communication and alignment.
• Oversee project execution and manage risks.
• Drive integration and scalability with IT teams.
• Report progress and outcomes to leadership.

Skills

AI

Analytics

Digital Transformation

Leadership

Agile

Education

PMP Certification

Agile/Scrum Certification

Tools

CrossCut

LumberTrack

Azure ML Studio

Job description

Overview

Akkodis is seeking a Project Manager – Delivery for a contract position with a client in Edmonton, AB (Fully Remote), and ideally looking for experience with Digital Transformation, E-Commerce, and AI-driven projects

Location: Edmonton, AB (Fully Remote)

Contract

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the program and its initial projects.
• Draft and maintain the project charter: clearly articulate the program’s objectives, scope, and success criteria.
• Define business outcomes: work with stakeholders to establish measurable goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with strategic priorities.
• Set milestones and realistic timelines: develop a detailed project plan with phased deliverables, dependencies, and resource requirements.
• Manage stakeholders: facilitate communication and alignment across executive sponsors, business owners, technical leads, and external partners.
• Oversee project execution: ensure projects stay on track, risks are proactively managed, and issues are resolved efficiently.
• Drive integration and scalability: coordinate with IT and analytics teams to ensure seamless integration with existing systems (CrossCut, LumberTrack, Azure ML Studio, etc.) and future scalability.
• Report progress and outcomes: provide regular updates to leadership, maintain transparency, and drive continuous improvement.
• The ideal Project Manager will have a strong background in AI, analytics, and digital transformation, with proven experience leading complex, multi-phase programs in manufacturing, supply chain, or related industries. Certifications such as PMP or Agile/Scrum are preferred.
• Robust leadership abilities who can take immediate charge and integrate into the client team.

Qualifications

• Strong background in AI, analytics, and digital transformation with proven experience leading complex, multi-phase programs in manufacturing, supply chain, or related industries.
• Certifications such as PMP or Agile/Scrum are preferred.
• Robust leadership abilities to take immediate charge and integrate into the client team.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing, Forestry and Logging, and Farming, Ranching, Forestry