Project Manager

About the Opportunity
Our client, a respected Crown corporation, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a complex identity and access management initiative within a dynamic and evolving technology environment. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned project professional who thrives in fast-paced settings and enjoys bringing together business stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners to deliver meaningful outcomes.

In this role, you will oversee the full project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery through strong planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and governance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, agile delivery groups, and vendors while helping drive improvements that support security, compliance, and operational excellence.

What’s In It for You
• Opportunity to lead a high-impact enterprise technology initiative
• Exposure to cross-functional teams, executive stakeholders, and strategic programs
• A collaborative environment that values accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• The flexibility of a fully remote work arrangement
• The chance to contribute to meaningful work that serves communities across British Columbia

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll partner with business sponsors, vendors, consultants, and project team members to deliver project objectives and outcomes
• You’ll develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, timelines, risk registers, and status reporting activities
• You’ll lead project planning activities, including requirements gathering, estimation, resource planning, and change management
• You’ll coordinate work across technical teams, Agile Coaches, Product Owners, and vendors to manage dependencies and delivery timelines
• You’ll ensure compliance with governance requirements, information privacy standards, and security assessment processes
• You’ll oversee testing activities and monitor project deliverables to ensure quality and alignment with business requirements
• You’ll maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular updates to stakeholders and governance committees

Skills and Qualifications
• 5+ years of recent project leadership experience delivering complex technology initiatives in hybrid delivery environments
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, supplemented by formal project management training, PMP certification preferred
• Strong understanding of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles, including least privilege, RBAC, and PBAC
• Experience implementing identity technologies such as Active Directory, LDAP, Entra ID, SailPoint, Saviynt, or similar enterprise IAM platforms
• Knowledge of HR systems such as SuccessFactors and compliance frameworks including NIST, SOX, GDPR, and ISO 27001
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, project risks, and cross-functional dependencies across business and technical teams
• Strong working knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, hybrid delivery methodologies, and tools such as Jira
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, and proactively drive projects forward with minimal direction

Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.