Role: Senior Project Manager (Level 3)
Duration: 2 years
Language: English (French considered an asset)
Security Clearance: Secret (required)
Work Environment: Primarily remote - occasional on-site work in the NCR may be required
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to support our Federal Government client's complex IM/IT and digital transformation initiatives. The role involves leading large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders and delivery teams.
The successful candidate will manage project lifecycle activities, including planning, execution, governance, and delivery, while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of IM/IT projects
- Define and manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets
- Manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities
- Monitor performance using KPIs and reporting tools
- Develop and manage project risks and mitigation strategies
- Lead Agile delivery practices and team coordination
- Prepare and maintain all project documentation
- Communicate with stakeholders and senior leadership
- Manage dependencies across projects and systems
Mandatory Qualifications (Must-Have)
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience as a Senior Project Manager (Level 3) within the last 15 years
- Minimum 10 years of experience in each of the following:
- Defining and documenting IM/IT project scope and objectives
- Developing and managing project plans, estimates, and budgets
- Creating and managing integrated project schedules
- Measuring project performance using tools such as KPIs, dashboards, or Agile tools
Delivery Capability
- Proven experience managing multiple concurrent IM/IT projects, each lasting at least 6 months
References
- Ability to provide 2 client references within the last 5 years
- Role: Senior Project Manager
- Each engagement must be at least 6 months in duration
Preferred Qualifications (Assets)
Project Delivery
- Demonstrated experience delivering IM/IT projects on time
- Experience in shared services or enterprise delivery environments
- Large-scale projects (minimum 1 year, $1M+ budget)
Transformation Experience
- Experience leading business transformation or modernization initiatives
- Experience with cloud platforms or enterprise solutions (e.g., CRM, GCDOCS, MDM)
Risk Management
- Strong experience developing and implementing risk management strategies
- Risk identification, analysis, response, and mitigation
Agile Delivery
- Experience managing Agile/Scrum projects
- Leading ceremonies and coaching delivery teams
Documentation
- Experience producing key project deliverables such as:
- Business cases
- Project charters
- Communication and change management plans
- Risk and contingency plans
- Lessons learned and closure reports
Certifications & Education
- Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile)
- Degree or diploma in Project Management, Business Administration, IT, or a related field
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management
- Excellent communication skills (including executive-level reporting)
- Ability to manage complexity and competing priorities
- Results-oriented with strong delivery focus
- Collaborative and team-driven approach
This is an independent consultant position for contract work with a Kyndryl client and is not a direct staff position with Kyndryl
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