Project Manager III

Senior Project Manager,

Location: Richmond, BC  (three days per week on-site)
Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Duration: 12 month contract but option to extend (multi-year engagement)

About the Opportunity
Are you a strategic thinker who enjoys rolling up your sleeves and turning complex business challenges into meaningful change? We’re looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to help shape a major business modernization initiative within a highly regulated public sector environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to get involved at the ground level of a long-term transformation program. Working closely with senior executives and cross-functional teams, you’ll assess current operations, identify opportunities for improvement and build the foundation for initiatives that enhance service delivery, operational efficiency and organizational performance.

What’s In It for You
• Opportunity to shape a high-impact, multi-year business transformation initiative from its earliest stages.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership, with the ability to influence strategic priorities and investment decisions.
• A collaborative environment that values analytical thinking, creative problem-solving and hands-on leadership.
• Meaningful work focused on improving business processes, service delivery and measurable outcomes.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll partner with senior executives to define the program vision, assess business needs and translate strategic priorities into actionable initiatives.
• You'll lead discovery, business analysis and process improvement activities to identify operational gaps and modernization opportunities.
• You'll develop business cases, project charters, roadmaps and detailed plans to move initiatives from concept through execution.
• You'll facilitate workshops, evaluate potential solutions and coordinate proof-of-value activities to inform investment decisions.
• You'll oversee end-to-end project planning, resource allocation, budgets, risks, dependencies and program financial reporting.
• You'll establish performance measurement frameworks, monitor progress and prepare executive presentations, recommendations and decision materials.
• You'll collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to align workstreams, maintain momentum and drive successful delivery.

Skills and Qualifications
• 10+ years of progressive project or program management experience, including hands-on delivery of complex business initiatives.
• Degree in Information Technology, Business Management or a related discipline.
• Strong business analysis background, with demonstrated experience in business transformation, process improvement and strategic planning.
• Proven end-to-end project delivery experience, ideally within large, complex or highly regulated organizations.
• Experience translating business plans and strategic priorities into practical project scopes, roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Strong financial oversight, risk management, workshop facilitation and executive presentation skills, including advanced PowerPoint capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

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.