Senior Project Manager – IT & Security Services Alquemy Search & Consulting

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

PMI-SAC in Calgary, AB, is seeking a Senior Project Manager for IT & Security Services to lead complex cybersecurity initiatives in a hybrid, fixed-term role from August 2026 to June 2027.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of IT experience with 7+ years in project leadership and PMP certification, plus strong governance and stakeholder management skills. Collaborative vendor and cross-functional team leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive IT experience with 7+ years on complex IT projects.
• PMP certification required; experience across IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud, and Enterprise Applications.
• Experience managing vendors, budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams; strong leadership and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of IT and security projects.
• Define scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and documentation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors to set objectives and success criteria.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigations.
• Ensure adherence to IT governance, cybersecurity, compliance, and quality standards.
• Provide regular status updates and executive-level reporting.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Support change management and transition to operations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Risk management

Problem solving

Time management

Education

PMP certification

Job description

Senior Project Manager – IT & Security Services

Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid)

Contract: August 2026 – June 2027

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – IT & Security Services to lead the successful delivery of complex IT and cybersecurity initiatives. This role is ideal for a seasoned project management professional with a strong background in enterprise IT, infrastructure, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and IT operations.

You will be responsible for managing projects from initiation through completion, working closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and external vendors to ensure successful delivery while meeting organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of IT and security-related projects.
• Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and third-party vendors to define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects adhere to IT governance, cybersecurity, compliance, and quality standards.
• Provide regular project status updates, performance metrics, and executive-level reporting.
• Facilitate communication across cross-functional teams and drive stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support organizational change management and ensure a smooth transition of completed projects into operational support.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive IT experience, including at least 7 years managing complex IT projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects across multiple technology domains, including:
  • IT Infrastructure
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cloud Services
  • Enterprise Applications
  • IT Operations
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid approaches.
• PMP certification (or equivalent) is required.
• Proven experience managing vendors, budgets, project timelines, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional certifications such as ITIL, PRINCE2, or CISSP are considered an asset.
• Experience delivering projects within regulated industries, such as utilities, energy, financial services, or government, is highly desirable.