Senior IT Project Manager – Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Projects

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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Senior IT Project Manager – Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Projects This position involves leading cybersecurity-related projects within a centralized PMO, overseeing multiple streams, managing project scope, timelines, and budgets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting security initiatives across the organization, ensuring rigorous risk management, and effectively engaging stakeholders at all levels.

Pay rate range (CAD): $76.09./hr – $91.30/hr

Responsibilities

Define test plans and ensure defect-free products before User Acceptance Testing
Develop, monitor, and manage project budgets, plans, timelines, and scope
Oversee project staff including direct reports, contractors, and interns, delegating tasks appropriately
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations and project progress
Ensure adherence to systems development and project management processes
Conduct ongoing risk assessments, monitoring, and timely mitigation
Facilitate User Acceptance Testing, including rollout planning and procedures
Lead development teams in delivering high-quality software solutions aligned with business needs
Present project updates and recommendations to steering committees and sponsors
Manage medium to large-scale projects, collaborating with business units and third-party vendors
Recruit, develop, motivate, and coach project team members
Partner with functional teams to define and refine business requirements
Prepare and deliver cost-benefit analyses and project reports
Successfully execute project lifecycle phases following organizational policies and procedures
Desired Skill-Set

8+ years of IT Project Management experience
Strong background managing budgets and large infrastructure projects
Experience in both waterfall and Agile methodologies
Proficiency with SharePoint, Jira, and Confluence (minimum 5 years)
Facilitation experience with Scrum ceremonies (minimum 5 years)
3+ years of managing cybersecurity projects
Solid understanding of project governance and compliance standards
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science or engineering
PMP or PMI certification preferred
Proven experience managing project teams and stakeholders at executive levels
Ability to quickly adapt to changing project requirements and environments
Nice to Have

PMP Certification
Knowledge of ServiceNow for ITSM
Working familiarity with security and cloud technologies
Experience using project portfolio management tools like Planview or Clarity
Certifications or ongoing training in cybersecurity technologies