Senior Project Manager

ELEKS Project Management Office is looking for a Senior Project Manager in Canada.

REQUIREMENTS:
• 4+ years of experience as a Project Manager in IT, digital, or transformation projects, preferably in enterprise or consulting environments

• Proven experience delivering complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, distributed teams, or cross-functional collaboration

• Strong stakeholder management skills, including regular interaction with business and IT representatives at different organizational levels

• Good understanding of IT systems, software delivery processes, and the full project life cycle, from initiation through implementation and rollout

• Hands-on experience applying project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches) and adapting them to project needs

• Familiarity with structured project management frameworks and governance practices (e.g., PMBOK or similar standards)

• Advanced English (written and spoken)

• Nice to have: experience working on enterprise systems, digital transformation, or large-scale IT implementation projects

• Nice to have: experience collaborating with global teams or working in complex organizational environments

• Nice to have: exposure to operational systems, process transformation, or integration-heavy projects

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and build alignment across teams

• Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable operating in dynamic and evolving project environments

• Ability to combine a structured project management approach with a practical delivery mindset

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead and manage IT and digital transformation initiatives across the full project life cycle, from initiation and planning through implementation and rollout

• Define, align, and manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables in close collaboration with business and technical stakeholders

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, ensuring transparency, adaptability, and alignment with business priorities

• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a matrix environment, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery progress

• Plan and oversee project timelines, milestones, and dependencies, ensuring visibility and timely execution

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, driving mitigation actions and escalation when necessary

• Act as a key point of coordination between delivery teams, internal stakeholders, and external partners when applicable

• Drive clear project governance, communication, and reporting to ensure informed decision-making and stakeholder alignment

• Monitor project budget and resource allocation where applicable, supporting planning and tracking activities

• Ensure quality standards are defined and consistently applied across project deliverables

• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices, processes, and knowledge sharing within the organization