Senior project manager

NOVIPRO, a consulting and talent acquisition firm specializing in IT and digital transformation, has been mandated by a major player in the public services sector to recruit a Senior Project Manager with strong cybersecurity expertise.

• Job Type: Contract

• End Date: December 31, 2026

• Work Mode: Hybrid in Montreal (priority given to candidates available for 2 to 3 in-office days per week)

• Workload: 40 hours per week

• Language Requirement: English-speaking or fully bilingual (French/English)

The selected candidate will oversee the end-to-end coordination and delivery of critical projects within the Information Technology division. Operating in a complex organizational context, the Senior Project Manager will lead initiatives primarily focused on cybersecurity, with a strong emphasis on Identity and Access Management (IAM) and SAP compliance.

• Drive the successful execution of large-scale, cross-functional IT security projects.

• Define project scopes, establish delivery timelines, assign responsibilities, and monitor key milestones.

• Manage stakeholder communications and maintain strong relationships across departments, technical teams, and external partners.

• Ensure deliverables align with defined business objectives and compliance requirements.

• Lead steering committees, prepare status reports for senior leadership, and proactively manage risks and deviations.

• Oversee project budget and schedule; negotiate change requests related to scope, cost, or timelines with project sponsors.

• Provide strategic input to governance structures and offer guidance to other project managers when applicable.

• Potential to act as a Program Manager for multi-project portfolios.

• Proven track record managing high-visibility IT projects of considerable complexity and scale.

• Deep understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, IT risk mitigation, and regulatory standards.

• Specific experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM), including implementation of Segregation of Duties (SoD) in SAP ERP environments.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and navigate enterprise-level IT ecosystems.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills with both technical and executive stakeholders.