Senior Project Manager 2026-95
Summary
Contract Senior Project Manager (4+ months, likely extension) hired via IT staffing firm emergiTEL for a client's technology-enablement project centered on Salesforce and software development. Fully remote within Canada (Alberta preferred); leads scope, budgets, vendors, and reporting using Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid methods.
Duration: 4 months Plus Plus- High possibility of extension
Pay Rate: $100- 125 Incorporated- depending on skill set
Team size: 5-15 large
Level of Communication: 5
Anticipated Weekly Hours : 40
Work Location: Remote, preference for Alberta-based candidates but open to anywhere in Canada
Position Overview
Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with the Program Manager to set program standards (focusing on quality management) and ensure all activities align with broader portfolio goals.
Execution & Planning: Develop and execute detailed project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and budget oversight.
Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and address risks/issues throughout the project lifecycle; deliver data-driven reports highlighting achievements, risks, and financial status.
Team Leadership & Vendor Management: Lead cross-functional teams and external vendors, providing the guidance necessary to meet milestones while fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
Artifact Excellence: Produce and maintain project artifacts to the highest standards, ensuring continuity and clarity for the duration of the engagement.
Professional Certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP, Etc.
Professional Experience:
6+ years leading IT projects with a focus on business process and organizational change;
3+ years managing cross-functional teams for large-scale, high-visibility initiatives.
Technical Fluency: Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to effectively manage internal dev teams and third-party vendors.
Methodological Versatility: Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies, with the ability to select the appropriate framework based on project needs.
Communication Excellence: Exceptional written/verbal skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language for non-technical audiences.
Rapid Discovery: Ability to perform "week one" discovery to identify hidden risks.
Objectivity: Willingness to provide candid, unbiased feedback on timelines and project health without regard for internal politics.
Outcome-Oriented: Focused on tangible milestones rather than "busy work."
Scope Guarding: Expert at managing scope creep while maintaining stakeholder satisfaction.
Tool Agnostic: Proficient across multiple platforms
High EQ: Ability to read the room and manage diverse personalities immediately without the benefit of long-term rapport.
Precision Documentation: All documentation and reporting must be sufficiently impeccable and clear so that a successor could step in and resume work without a loss in momentum.
Top Skills:
Concise written and verbal messaging that aligns teams and resolves blockers fast.
Rapidly baseline scope, manage change controls, and build critical-path project schedules.
Swiftly build trust with executive sponsors, cross-functional leads, and external vendors.
Project Description: Technology Enablement Project with a Focus on Salesforce and Software Development
