Description

Focus Systems is supporting a client in seeking a Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of major technology initiatives. This role is ideal for a PM who thrives in complex environments, brings strong governance discipline, and can provide executive-level reporting and financial performance insights.

Key Details

  • Location: Remote within Canada
  • Schedule: Full-time (business hours)
  • Contract Term: Mar 23, 2026 – Feb 22, 2027 (1 year)
  • Extensions: Two (2) additional 12-month renewal options

Role Overview

Reporting to the Director, Major Program Delivery, the Project Manager will manage full lifecycle delivery across scope, schedule, and budget. A key focus of this role is financial forecasting, cost control, variance tracking, performance reporting, and ensuring major programs are delivered with strong governance and predictability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle delivery, managing scope, schedule, and budget

• Build and manage integrated project plans across cross-functional teams

• Develop financial forecasts, track budgets, analyze variances, and report performance

• Support governance reviews, compliance audits, and program assurance activities

• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practices

• Track contractual milestones and deliverable acceptance tied to funding release

• Manage Change & Decision Requests (CR/DR) and ensure proper approvals

• Audit and maintain RAAIDD logs to ensure governance compliance

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline

• PMP certification (or equivalent designation)

Experience

• 7–10 years delivering large-scale technology projects and programs

• Proven experience leading end-to-end planning, execution, and financial oversight

• Advanced expertise in financial forecasting, budget management, cost control, and variance analysis

• Experience establishing or improving governance frameworks, reporting models, and delivery controls

• Experience working within a PMO environment

• Experience supporting Agile or SAFe delivery models

• Experience working in regulated, public-sector, or large enterprise environments

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Advanced proficiency in MS Project (schedule baselining, tracking, optimization)

• Strong financial modeling and Excel analysis capabilities

• Experience preparing executive-level dashboards and decision-ready reports

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams with competing priorities

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with senior leaders and cross-functional teams

• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously in complex, fast-paced environments

Application Deadline

Please complete your initial application by February 23, 2026, at 11:00 PM CST. Only candidates selected to proceed to the next stage will be contacted and invited to complete their application package.