Senior Project Manager

A leading Canadian organization in the utilities / energy sector is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to drive complex, cross-functional initiatives across application development and enhancement programs. This is a long-term contract role with strong potential for conversion to permanent employment.

• Calgary, Canada (Local candidates only)
• Hybrid:
  Minimum 2 days onsite per week
• Long-term contract (12 months) with intent to convert to perm after ~6 months

• Define and confirm project scope with stakeholders and ensure alignment on requirements
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, schedule, resources, and communication strategies
• Identify stakeholders and establish governance structure
• Build risk management plans and initial project roadmaps

• Lead end-to-end project execution across multiple work streams
• Manage delivery using waterfall and hybrid-agile methodologies
• Ensure high-quality project outputs including charters, change documentation, and deliverables
• Facilitate communication across technical and business stakeholders
• Manage project priorities, dependencies, and delivery checkpoints
• Identify and resolve issues and delivery roadblocks

• Track project progress, milestones, and performance metrics
• Maintain accurate documentation of scope, schedule, risks, and status updates
• Manage change control, resource allocation, and budget tracking
• Maintain and update risk registers and dependency mapping
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership and program governance teams
• Ensure formal project closure following organizational standards
• Capture lessons learned and drive process improvements
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the PMO / delivery framework

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification required
• 8+ years of end-to-end project management experience
• Strong understanding of waterfall and hybrid-agile delivery methodologies
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Project deliverables, charters, change logs, etc.)
• Experience in resource planning and budget management across multiple projects
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives

• Experience using Azure Dev Ops Boards (as PM / Scrum Master or Product-facing role)
• Ability to create and manage application enhancement roadmaps (low to medium complexity)
• Experience drafting and managing Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills without formal authority
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination abilities

• Experience in regulated industries (utilities preferred)
• Exposure to electricity transmission or energy sector projects
• Strong background in enterprise delivery environments