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 - Project Manager, Applications
Project Context The Project Manager will oversee large-scale, complex, high‑profile, and potentially higher‑risk IT application projects. The role involves contributing to PMO process improvements and supporting junior PMs under the direction of the PMO Director. The PM will work closely with IT senior management, committees, vendors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with timelines, budgets, and project governance.
Contract Details
Duration: 12‑month contract (1+ year project)
Extendable: Yes
Hours: 40h/week, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Remote Work Policy: Fully remote
Pay Rate: $55-$60/HR
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Strategy & Planning
Create detailed project plans including resources, issue identification, communications, risk mitigation, and reporting.
Ensure business requirements are complete and clearly defined.
Plan project scope, goals, milestones, success factors, and required changes.
Lead complex projects throughout the full lifecycle.
Manage project change requests, resolve conflicts, and escalate as required.
Define and communicate success criteria to stakeholders.
Consult with clients to recommend technical solutions and evaluate alternative IT strategies when appropriate.
2. Acquisition & Deployment
Prepare budget proposals and recommend adjustments when needed.
Collaborate with resource managers to direct and support project team execution.
Ensure operational support requirements are identified and delivered.
Lead vendor negotiations and ensure contracts align with Salvation Army standards for high‑value or high‑profile initiatives.
Create project closure documentation and lead project wrap‑up meetings.
3. Operational Management
Collaborate with process owners, analysts, consultants, and SMEs to track project work.
Obtain formal approval from IT leadership and stakeholders for all deliverables.
Maintain full project documentation archives.
Report progress regularly to the IT PMO, steering committees, executives, and sponsors.
Proactively manage scope changes, risks, crises, and contingency planning.
Coach, mentor, and support project team members and contractors.
Escalate risks/issues promptly to minimize project impacts.
Lead or facilitate meetings with team members, managers, sponsors, and executives.
Conduct project postmortems to identify successes and opportunities for improvement.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Must‑Haves
5 years managing application projects
Demonstrated ability to manage application projects end‑to‑end
Experience with Salesforce and Workday (Preferred)
Nice‑to‑Have
PMP certification
Non‑profit experience
Tools / Methodologies
Strong proficiency in MS Office 365 (Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint)
Soft Skills
Excellent communication abilities
Strong sense of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
Balanced judgment, fairness, and flexibility
Seniority Level
5 years of Project Management experience
Why Join Us? ALTEN Canada fosters a dynamic, collaborative work environment where every team member is empowered to reach their full potential. We are deeply committed to investing in our people by offering meaningful experiences and supporting continuous learning, growth, and career development. As part of our dedication to employee well‑being, we offer:
Collective insurance and group retirement savings plans
4 weeks of vacation starting year one
Corporate discounts and team‑building activities
Personalized professional development plans
At ALTEN Canada, your skills are celebrated, your ambitions supported, and your growth continually nurtured. ALTEN CANADA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us. Alten uses AI tools to support certain administrative tasks in recruitment (e.g., interview note‑taking, résumé formatting). These tools do not make hiring decisions, and candidate consent is always obtained.
Active Position Notice This job posting corresponds to an active and immediate vacancy currently open with one of Alten’s clients.