Senior project manager - cybersecurity

NOVIPRO; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Montreal to oversee critical IT projects with a focus on cybersecurity. The candidate will lead initiatives emphasizing Identity and Access Management and SAP compliance. Responsibilities include managing project scopes, stakeholder communications, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives. A deep understanding of IT risk mitigation and a proven history in project management are essential. This position offers a hybrid work mode and a contract until December 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing high-visibility IT projects of considerable complexity.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and regulatory standards.
• Experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), including SAP ERP.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of large-scale IT security projects.
• Define project scopes and monitor key milestones.
• Manage stakeholder communications across departments.

Skills

Project management

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Negotiation

Job description

NOVIPRO, a consulting and talent acquisition firm specializing in IT and digital transformation, has been mandated by a major player in the public services sector to recruit a Senior Project Manager with strong cybersecurity expertise.

Assignment Details & Key Information

• Job Type: Contract

• End Date: December 31, 2026

• Work Mode: Hybrid in Montreal (priority given to candidates available for 2 to 3 in-office days per week)

• Workload: 40 hours per week

• Language Requirement: English-speaking or fully bilingual (French/English)

Role Overview

The selected candidate will oversee the end-to-end coordination and delivery of critical projects within the Information Technology division. Operating in a complex organizational context, the Senior Project Manager will lead initiatives primarily focused on cybersecurity, with a strong emphasis on Identity and Access Management (IAM) and SAP compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the successful execution of large-scale, cross-functional IT security projects.

• Define project scopes, establish delivery timelines, assign responsibilities, and monitor key milestones.

• Manage stakeholder communications and maintain strong relationships across departments, technical teams, and external partners.

• Ensure deliverables align with defined business objectives and compliance requirements.

• Lead steering committees, prepare status reports for senior leadership, and proactively manage risks and deviations.

• Oversee project budget and schedule; negotiate change requests related to scope, cost, or timelines with project sponsors.

• Provide strategic input to governance structures and offer guidance to other project managers when applicable.

• Potential to act as a Program Manager for multi-project portfolios.

Required Expertise

• Proven track record managing high-visibility IT projects of considerable complexity and scale.

• Deep understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, IT risk mitigation, and regulatory standards.

• Specific experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), including implementation of Segregation of Duties (SoD) in SAP ERP environments.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and navigate enterprise-level IT ecosystems.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills with both technical and executive stakeholders.