Sr. PM Top Secret to run an IM/IT Capital Project for a Defence Client (DND/CAF) - 2 Year Contract

S I Systems; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Project Manager to run an IM/IT Capital Project for a Defense Client. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in large projects and significant expertise in software applications and networks. This is a 2-year contract starting in September, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience working as a PM on large IM/IT projects with 5,000 or more users.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects in software applications, networks, or business transformation.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certified.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle activities ensuring delivery within time, cost, and scope.
• Define and manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Create and manage project documentation and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project lifecycle management

Cross-functional team coordination

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree or 3-year diploma in sciences, engineering, or information management

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Sr. PM Top Secret to run an IM/IT Capital Project for a Defence Client (DND/CAF) - 2 Year Contract

On behalf of our GOC client, S.i. Systems is searching for a Sr. PM to run an IM/IT Capital Project for a Defence Client (DND/CAF). The Senior Project Manager (Level 3) will lead the implementation phase of a classified IM/IT capital project for the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). This role will support in delivering mission-critical IT systems involving networks, software, and business transformation.

The project environment includes classified work up to Top Secret and requires experience working within defence or secure environments. Starting in September, this contract is 2 years in length with a strong chance of renewal/extension.

Job Tasks:

• Lead full project lifecycle activities from initiation through implementation and transition to operations, ensuring delivery within approved time, cost, and scope.
• Define and manage project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, procurement, quality, and communications using formal project management tools.
• Create and manage project documentation including plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), risk registers, stakeholder plans, and status reports.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including DND civilians, CAF personnel, and contractors.
• Report regularly to senior management, brief stakeholders, and manage project governance activities.
• Guide project teams in resolving issues, escalating where needed, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Monitor classified system design and implementation, ensuring compliance with airworthiness and security requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Degree or 3-year diploma in sciences, engineering, or information management from a recognized institution (copy required).
• 10 years experience working as a PM on large IM/IT projects with 5,000 or more users with budgets over $10M.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects in areas such as: software applications, networks, information management, or business transformation.
• PMP (Project Management Professional)/ PRINCE2 / PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional).