Sr. IT Project Manager – Cybersecurity

Are you an experienced IT Project Manager looking to lead cybersecurity initiatives? Apply Now!

Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Senior IT Project Manager to oversee large-scale, enterprise-wide security projects that support critical infrastructure across the organization. This position offers exposure to cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies and the opportunity to manage vital initiatives in a collaborative environment.

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

Responsibilities

Define test plans and ensure defect-free products before User Acceptance Testing.
Develop, track, 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 and address issues proactively.
Facilitate User Acceptance Testing, developing rollout plans and procedures.
Lead development teams to deliver high-quality software solutions aligned with business needs.
Present updates to steering committees or project sponsors.
Manage medium to large-scale projects through collaboration with business stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams.
Coordinate project resources, including staffing, motivating, coaching, and advising team members.
Partner with functional teams to define and document business requirements.
Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses for project justification.
Successfully execute projects within scope and budget, adhering to organizational policies and procedures.
Desired Skill-Set

8+ years of IT project management experience
Strong background managing project budgets for 8+ years
Extensive experience managing infrastructure projects for 8+ years
Proven ability to lead both waterfall and Agile projects for 8+ years
Proficiency with SharePoint, Jira, and Confluence for at least 5 years
Facilitating Scrum ceremonies with 5+ years of experience
At least 3 years of delivering cybersecurity projects
Strong knowledge of project governance
Nice to Have

PMP Certification
Experience with ServiceNow for ITSM
Working knowledge of security and cloud technologies
Familiarity with Planview or Clarity PPM tools
Certification or working towards certification in cybersecurity technologies
Soft Skills

Excellent communication abilities
Strong stakeholder management experience
Ability to present confidently to VP/SVP level executives