Senior Project Manager to lead Azure cloud migration and system modernization initiatives

S.i. Systems; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector consulting firm in Ottawa seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead IT modernization and transformation initiatives. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience using Agile methodologies and valid project management certifications. Responsibilities include overseeing cloud migrations and ensuring alignment with federal governance frameworks, while managing diverse stakeholders and delivering under Treasury Board requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience leading projects using an iterative approach.
• Valid project management certification required.
• Experience in managing cloud migration projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, testing, and implementation of initiatives.
• Oversee cloud migration and system modernization.
• Coordinate stakeholders ensuring alignment with Government standards.

Skills

Agile project management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2)

MBA with PM specialization

Tools

Azure

Power Platform

Job description

Overview

Our public sector client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex IT modernization and business transformation initiatives. This work includes managing the migration of legacy workloads to cloud platforms, modernizing grant and opportunity management systems, and aligning business processes across multiple business lines under federal governance frameworks. The role requires coordinating diverse stakeholders and ensuring delivery under Treasury Board gating requirements.

Must Haves

• 3+ years’ experience leading projects using an iterative (Agile / incremental) approach with frequent stakeholder demos and feedback loops
• Valid project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, PM degree or MBA with PM specialization)

Nice to Haves

• Experience managing projects under the Treasury Board project gating framework

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, testing, and implementation of technical initiatives
• Oversee cloud migration and modernization of enterprise systems (Azure / Power Platform, grants solutions, document management)
• Coordinate stakeholders across multiple business lines, ensuring alignment with Government of Canada standards
• Produce and maintain project artefacts (charters, integrated plans, risk registers, reports, lessons learned)
• Provide regular progress reporting to senior executives and stakeholders