Senior Project Manager (Secret clearance required)

12 months hybrid requiring 3 days a week onsite in Ottawa, Ontario

Valid Secret security clearance required

Acting as the primary liaison and main point of contact for executive sponsors and key clients, the Senior Project Manager leads large-scale, high-impact, and strategically critical projects. This role provides leadership beyond single-project execution, focusing on alignment with business strategy, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and ensuring project benefits are realized. The Senior Project Manager is also responsible for mentoring other project managers and contributing to the delivery of projects within the framework of the PMO’s quality management system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning:
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including risk assessment, schedule baselines, cost estimates, and communication plans.
• Define project success criteria managing dependencies and optimizing resource allocation across the program.
• Work with stakeholders to align project plan, timeline and budget and manage expectations.
• Executing:
• Direct and manage project execution from beginning to end, serving as the primary point of contact for the client to ensure deliverables are met according to the plan.
• Manage project resources, including team members and material assets, to perform project tasks.
• Actively manage project scope to prevent scope creep and implement change requests after they have been approved through the formal internal governance process.
• Ensure all project activities adhere to the PMO’s established quality management system and internal work instructions.
• Monitoring & Controlling:
• Track project performance against established baselines (scope, schedule, cost) and report on milestones, progress, and deliverables to stakeholders.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues, implementing corrective actions as needed to keep the project on track.
• Manage the project change control process to formally handle any adjustments to scope, schedule, or budget.
• Closing:
• Ensure formal project sign-off, archive all project artifacts, and document lessons learned to benefit future projects
• When applicable, ensure a smooth and structured transition of project deliverables, documentation, and knowledge to the relevant operational or business teams to ensure long-term success and sustainability.

Qualifications & Skills:

• University degree, PMP certification or equivalent business experience
• 10+ years of Project Management experience, with a proven track record of successfully delivering large, complex and strategic projects
• PMP® certification is required.
• Advanced certifications (e.g., PMI-ACP®, PMI-RMP®) are a plus
• Experience in AGILE methodology is an asset
• Proficiency in PM and collaboration tools (M365, MS Project, Salesforce PSA)
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and influencing skills.
• Advanced financial acumen, conflict resolution, and executive-level communication abilities.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and developing talent.

ACCESSIBILITY

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.

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Ateko

Derek Weber - Senior Recruiter

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