Senior IT Project Manager – Infrastructure & Windows Upgrades

Project Manager – IT Infrastructure | Windows Upgrade | Utilities   100% On-site
Position Summary   We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure upgrade initiatives within a utilities environment in Alberta, Canada. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end project delivery, with a strong focus on Windows upgrade projects, enterprise infrastructure modernization, and utility-specific operational technology (OT) integration. This role requires a seasoned professional with proven leadership in large-scale, cross‑functional projects and a strong track record of delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities     Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT infrastructure upgrade projects, including Windows operating system upgrades and related enterprise application transitions.
Manage full project lifecycle activities including initiation, scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and closure.
Coordinate with business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and external service providers to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, RAID logs (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies), and status reporting.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Oversee change management activities, including stakeholder engagement, communications, and training coordination.
Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating as required to governance bodies.
Ensure adherence to organizational project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
Support procurement activities including RFPs, vendor selection, and contract management.
Provide clear and concise reporting to senior leadership and steering committees.
Manage multiple concurrent projects where required.

Required Qualifications     Minimum 10 years of progressive project management experience.
Demonstrated experience managing IT infrastructure upgrade projects (e.g., server, network, desktop, and application upgrades).
Strong experience delivering Windows upgrade initiatives (e.g., Windows 10/11 enterprise rollouts or similar).
Proven experience working in a utilities environment (electric, gas, water, or related regulated industry).
Solid understanding of enterprise IT environments and infrastructure dependencies.

Experience with project management frameworks such as PMI, Agile, or hybrid delivery models.
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
Proven ability to manage large-scale, complex projects with multiple work streams.

Preferred Qualifications     PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a strong nice-to-have.
Experience working in regulated environments with compliance and governance requirements.

Experience with OT/IT convergence projects in utilities (SCADA, control systems, or similar).
Familiarity with infrastructure modernization programs (data centers, virtualization, cloud migration).