Senior Project Manager

JSI; Eastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a transformative initiative in software development. This pivotal role involves coordinating efforts across various departments to modernize their software suite, ensuring alignment with a three-year roadmap. The ideal candidate will bring over 7 years of project management experience, particularly in technology delivery, and possess a deep understanding of Agile methodologies. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to influence key projects while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability within the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in software development.
• Strong background managing multi-year, cross-functional initiatives.
• Proficiency in project tracking and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate planning and execution of cross-departmental projects.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans.
• Track key milestones and ensure executive visibility.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

PMP Certification

PMI-ACP Certification

Tools

Project Tracking Tools

Collaboration Tools

Job description

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We are looking for a seasoned Senior Project Manager to join our Project Management Office (PMO) within the Product Development department. This role is a key part of a company-wide initiative to modernize our software suite, which has evolved over the past 25 years and is now undergoing a strategic, multi-year transformation.

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for coordinating efforts across departments and workstreams to ensure alignment and progress toward a three-year product development roadmap. You’ll work closely with stakeholders from Product, Engineering, QA, Security, Customer Success, Sales, and other teams to bring structure, transparency, and momentum to a high-impact modernization effort.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Facilitate planning, coordination, and execution of cross-departmental projects aligned with our three-year modernization roadmap.
2. Partner with development managers, other project managers, and functional stakeholders to define project scopes, dependencies, milestones, and resourcing needs.
3. Develop and manage integrated project plans that account for both the transition from legacy systems and the development of new platforms.
4. Proactively identify risks, issues, and roadblocks—and drive timely resolution through coordination and communication.
5. Facilitate regular status updates and working sessions with internal stakeholders to maintain alignment and focus.
6. Track key milestones, manage timelines, and ensure executive visibility into progress and performance metrics.
7. Promote consistency in project planning and delivery through the application of PMO best practices, effective documentation, and relevant tools.
8. Support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all workstreams.

Qualifications

1. 7+ years of project management experience in software development or technology delivery.
2. Strong background managing multi-year, cross-functional initiatives in mature or legacy environments.
3. Deep understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and hybrid approaches.
4. Proven ability to influence without authority and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
5. Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
6. Proficiency in project tracking and collaboration tools.
7. PMP, PMI-ACP, or other recognized project management certification is preferred.
8. Bachelor’s degree in a related field; additional certifications or advanced degrees a plus.

How We Work

You will be expected to work in a remote/hybrid environment reporting to our Kanata, Ontario location 2 or more times per week.

About JSI

JSI is built on purpose, that of making a difference in the world.

Founded in 1979, this privately-owned technology company is the North American leader in designing and developing acquisition, collection, and analysis solutions for law enforcement and intelligence communities.

With 4Sight – JSI’s single, unified, product suite – customers can combine any number of disparate data sources into a highly intuitive, visually-focused platform. The result? JSI’s customers spend less time working with data and more time seeing patterns, understanding trends, and gaining perspective (and making the world a safer place).

With over 400 employees and a strong, growing global presence in Canada, the U.S., Australia, and Germany, JSI is not only the dominant player in its industry, it is also known for its fun, high-performing, purpose-driven corporate culture.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), JSI will provide accommodation-accessible formats, and communication supports for the interview process upon request.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development

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