Job Title: IT Project Manager II
Job Location: Edmonton, AB
Schedule: On Site Hybrid (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday in office)
Our client is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager II to lead complex IT and operational technology (OT) initiatives focused on enhancing Leak Detection, Control, and SCADA systems. This is a 1-year contract role suited for a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and brings strong technical and project leadership expertise.
What's the Job?
- Manage multiple IT and OT projects with values up to $2MM, covering full project lifecycles from initiation through closeout.
- Apply PMBOK knowledge areas and process groups to optimize scope, schedule, cost, quality, and stakeholder value.
- Ensure projects are delivered in alignment with established PMO standards, processes, and documentation requirements.
- Lead change management activities to support seamless system deployment and integration while minimizing operational risk.
- Establish and guide OT project teams, coordinating closely with Leak Detection, Control Systems, Measurement, and SCADA subject matter experts.
- Prepare clear project mandates, schedules, budgets, risk logs, and ongoing performance analysis.
- Provide accurate and timely status reporting, dashboards, and presentations to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
- Identify, manage, and escalate project risks, issues, and dependencies as required.
- Review and approve project deliverables to ensure quality, compliance, and readiness for operational use.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating project processes, conducting root-cause analysis, and proposing enhancements.
- Support governance, quality assurance, compliance standards, and financial tracking across assigned projects.
What's Needed?
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Computer Science from a recognized post-secondary institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5–10 years of progressive project management experience, depending on technical background and demonstrated capability.
- Strong understanding of IT and OT environments, including SCADA, control systems, network infrastructure, application development, and cybersecurity considerations.
- Familiarity with leak detection applications (such as Atmos, SPS, or MBS), pipeline modelling, and related testing practices is an asset.
- Experience working with pipeline systems and operational environments is considered an asset.
- PMP designation or similar project management certification is an asset.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, constraints, and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, planning, and organizational abilities.
- Collaborative, service-oriented mindset with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
- Self-motivated professional who works effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
What's in it for me?
- Opportunity to lead high-impact IT and OT projects that support critical infrastructure systems.
- Exposure to advanced leak detection, control, and SCADA technologies in a complex operational environment.
- Collaborative hybrid work environment with engagement across diverse technical and business teams.
- Chance to influence project governance, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Professional growth through challenging project work and interaction with senior stakeholders.
If this is a role that interests you, click apply now. We look forward to speaking with you!
Work Location: In person
