IT Project Manager

Optimal Growth Technologies•Ottawa, ON

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering medium to large-scale IT projects within scope, budget, and timelines. The role requires a seasoned professional with strong technical understanding, project governance expertise, and proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a high-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
10+ years experience as a Project Manager within IT environments.
Proven experience managing enterprise-level IT projects (software, infrastructure, systems, cloud).
Strong technical understanding of SDLC, IT systems, networks, or applications.
Experience working with Agile, Scrum, and/or Waterfall methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, timelines, and large project teams.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Strong risk management and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum Master, or equivalent
ITIL Foundation advantage
Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) beneficial
Leadership & team management
Technical aptitude and systems knowledge
Strong analytical and planning ability
Stakeholder engagement and influence
Adaptability in dynamic environments
High attention to detail
Conflict resolution and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of IT projects, from initiation to closure.
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned to organisational goals.
Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change control processes.
Ensure project documentation, governance, and reporting standards are adhered to.
Engage with technical and business stakeholders to gather requirements.
Facilitate communication between development teams, vendors, and business units.
Provide regular project updates, status reports, and dashboards to leadership.
Influence and manage expectations to ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead and motivate project teams, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
Conduct project meetings, sprint reviews, and team check-ins.
Collaborate closely with architects, developers, testers, and operational teams.
Analyse technical requirements and ensure solution alignment with architecture standards.
Oversee software development, infrastructure, systems integration, or cloud projects.
Manage vendor relationships and ensure contractual deliverables are met.
Support UAT, QA processes, and production deployments.
Ensure compliance with PMO methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).
Drive continuous improvement of project delivery processes.
Prepare project documentation including business cases, project charters, and post-implementation reviews.