Extensive experience managing IT projects in large, complex, and regulated environments
Strong understanding of Application Development and IT infrastructure delivery lifecycles
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders in a matrixed environment
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and manage expectations at all levels
Requirements:
Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of complex IT projects, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget while meeting quality expectations
Oversee project governance, ensuring adherence to organizational processes, controls, and compliance standards, and drive proactive risk and issue management
Lead stakeholder engagement and vendor coordination, managing dependencies across multiple teams and external partners
Demonstrate a solid understanding of infrastructure and application delivery components to effectively manage schedules and facilitate technical discussions
Job description
Role: Senior Project Manager Location: Burnaby, BC (hybrid/remote work as per PST timings) Duration: 12 months Pay Rate: $63 T4 and $75-78 INC.
Top 3 Skills:
Project Management
Application Development Lifecycle
Financial Management
Description:
Our client is a large, complex, and highly regulated organization that delivers IT projects in a structured, well-controlled environment. As part of client’s fully outsourced IT delivery model, you will lead cross-functional initiatives that involve multiple service providers, vendors, and internal and external teams. The Senior Project Manager plays a critical leadership role in ensuring successful project delivery across both Application Development and IT infrastructure domains. You will be accountable for the overall planning, execution, and governance of projects, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget — while managing risks, maintaining quality standards, and aligning outcomes with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Leadership:
Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of complex IT projects, ensuring successful outcomes that meet client expectations for scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
Work collaboratively with Portfolio Managers, Architects, and senior stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project statements, plans (scope, communications, quality, risk, schedule, and financials), and progress reports.
Oversee project governance, ensuring adherence to organizational processes, controls, and compliance standards.
Drive proactive risk and issue management, developing and executing mitigation strategies to ensure project stability and success.
Provide leadership, direction, and support to delivery teams, fostering accountability and performance excellence.
Lead stakeholder engagement and vendor coordination, managing dependencies across multiple teams and external partners.
Maintain and enforce change control processes to ensure alignment with approved project baselines.
Conduct regular project reviews and status reporting for executive and client audiences.
Escalate critical issues, risks, and scope deviations to the appropriate authority in a timely manner.
Technical Coordination:
Demonstrate a solid understanding of infrastructure and application delivery components to effectively manage schedules and facilitate technical discussions.
Oversee projects that may include Application development, server OS upgrades, Active Directory modernization, and other infrastructure initiatives.
Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to define and validate technical requirements, ensuring alignment with project and business goals.
Maintain a continuous learning mindset to stay current on emerging technologies, delivery practices, and industry trends relevant to project success.
Qualifications & Attributes
Extensive experience managing IT projects in large, complex, and regulated environments.
Strong understanding of both Application Development and IT infrastructure delivery lifecycles.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and manage expectations at all levels.
Strong financial management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Results-oriented with a structured and methodical approach to planning and execution.
Adaptable, collaborative, and effective under pressure in dynamic environments.
PMP, ITIL, and Agile certifications are considered assets but are not required.
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.
