Project Manager

Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid, 3 days onsite per week)

Language: English required, French considered an asset

Background Check Requirement: Active Government of Canada Secret Clearance required

About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Project Manager to support a high-profile organization in the financial and public sector space. In this role, you will lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of critical cybersecurity and operational resilience initiatives that help protect essential systems and services.

Working closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership, you will play a key role in driving projects that strengthen cyber resilience, support recovery planning, and enhance the organization's overall security posture. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in a complex, enterprise environment where collaboration, governance, and strategic execution are highly valued.

What’s In It for You
• Opportunity to lead impactful cybersecurity and resilience initiatives
• Exposure to large-scale enterprise programs and senior stakeholders
• Collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement
• Work alongside experienced cybersecurity, technology, and business professionals
• Contribute to projects that support critical national infrastructure and services

Your Responsibilities
• You'll lead the planning and implementation of cybersecurity and operational resilience initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and security requirements
• You'll develop and maintain project plans, risk registers, governance documentation, and status reporting
• You'll coordinate recovery testing activities for critical systems in partnership with technical and operational teams
• You'll manage project resources, timelines, dependencies, risks, and change requests throughout the project lifecycle
• You'll facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily scrum meetings, while supporting the prioritization of key deliverables
• You'll engage stakeholders across business and technology teams to drive collaboration, resolve issues, and ensure successful project outcomes

Skills and Qualifications
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience within information technology and cybersecurity environments
• University degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience leading cybersecurity, information security, or cyber resilience projects in complex enterprise environments
• Strong knowledge of PMBOK methodologies, project governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
• Experience managing cloud-related initiatives, preferably within Microsoft Azure environments
• PMP and/or Scrum Master certification considered a strong asset
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams

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.