About ALTEN
In just three decades, ALTEN has become a global leader in Research & Development, Engineering, IT Services, Life Sciences, and Network Services. With a presence in more than 30 countries and a team of over 60,000 employees, we are trusted by industry leaders worldwide to deliver pioneering solutions and drive technical excellence.

ALTEN CANADA, a proud subsidiary of ALTEN headquartered in France, is dedicated to serving the Canadian market. With offices in Montreal and Toronto, we combine global expertise with local insight to accelerate innovation across Canada.

At ALTEN CANADA, our consultants thrive on solving complex, highly technical challenges across diverse industries. From Life Sciences to Energy, Automation to Manufacturing, Aviation, Defense, Automotive, Rail and Transportation to Information Systems and Telecommunications, our unwavering commitment to excellence shapes the future of technology and industry.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Position Title: Project Manager – Infrastructure
Work Location: Fully remote
Contract Details

Duration of project: 1+ year
First PO term: 12‑month contract
Extendable: Yes
Hours: 40h/week, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY
The IT Project Manager oversees large‑scale, complex, high‑profile, and potentially higher‑risk IT business projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. The role also contributes to the continuous improvement of PMO frameworks, processes, and procedures, while supporting more junior project managers under the guidance of PMO leadership.

The Project Manager collaborates closely with senior IT management, committees, vendors, consultants, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment with budget, timelines, and governance expectations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Strategy & Planning

Create detailed project plans including resourcing, issue identification, resolution processes, communication streams, risk management, and status reporting.
Ensure business requirements are clearly defined and complete.
Plan all project deliverables including scope, milestones, goals, success criteria, and required changes.
Produce comprehensive project artefacts including charter, stakeholder lists, schedules, budgets, risks, mission statements, and resource requirements.
Lead complex projects throughout the entire lifecycle.
Manage change requests, resolve issues/conflicts, and escalate when necessary.
Define project success criteria and ensure alignment across all stakeholders.
Provide advisory support on IT solutions, technical alternatives, and system strategy recommendations when appropriate.

2. Acquisition & Deployment

Draft and submit project budget proposals while recommending changes as required.
Collaborate with resource managers to guide execution of assigned project tasks.
Ensure all operational support requirements are identified and delivered.
Lead vendor discussions and negotiations for high‑profile initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
Prepare project closure documentation and conduct project closure meetings.

3. Operational Management

Partner with analysts, consultants, and subject‑matter experts to manage project tasks.
Obtain written approvals for all deliverables in accordance with project plans.
Maintain a complete project documentation library.
Report project status regularly to PMO, steering committees, executives, and sponsors.
Proactively manage scope changes, risks, crisis scenarios, and contingency plans.
Coach and support project team members and contractors while promoting accountability.
Escalate risks or issues promptly to protect milestones and timelines.
Plan and facilitate meetings with team members, managers, sponsors, and executives.
Conduct post‑project evaluations and produce recommendation reports to highlight successes and improvement opportunities.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Must‑Haves

Minimum 5 years of project management experience managing infrastructure projects
Strong ability to manage full‑lifecycle project delivery

PMP certification
Experience within non‑profit environments (preferred)

Tools & Skills

Proficiency in MS Office 365 (Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong integrity, confidentiality, professional ethics, fairness, and flexibility

Why Join Us?
ALTEN Canada fosters a dynamic, collaborative work environment where every team member is empowered to reach their full potential. We invest deeply in our people by offering enriching experiences and supporting continuous learning, growth, and career development.

ALTEN CANADA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us.

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Active Position Notice: This job posting corresponds to an active and immediate vacancy currently open with one of Alten’s clients.