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People Force is looking for a Senior IT Project Manager-Cybersecurity for a 6 months contract role with one of our client. This position is a hybrid position with onsite presence at our client’s Montreal office , 1 day per week

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead and deliver multiple technology projects within a large, complex enterprise environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of IT initiatives representing approximately $8M–$10M in annual spend, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with business objectives.

Projects may span various technology domains, including cloud migration (AWS), cybersecurity, application security, infrastructure modernization, and Identity & Access Management (IAM/GIA).

The ideal candidate is a strong project delivery professional with excellent financial management,s takeholder engagement, and governance capabilities, complemented by a good understanding of enterprise IT environments.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Portfolio Management

  • Lead and manage multiple concurrent IT projects from initiation through delivery and closure.
  • Oversee an annual project portfolio of approximately $8M–$10M.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations, and key deliverables.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, including IT, infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, application development, and external partners.
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure projects are delivered according to agreed scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Manage competing priorities and dependencies across multiple initiatives.

Financial Management & Governance

  • Manage project budgets, financial forecasts, expenditures, and resource planning.
  • Track actual costs against forecasts and proactively address financial variances.
  • Prepare regular financial and project performance reports for senior management.
  • Establish and maintain appropriate project governance, documentation, and reporting practices.
  • Manage project change requests, scope adjustments, and budget approvals.
  • Support vendor management, contract oversight, and Statements of Work (SOWs).

Stakeholder & Team Management

  • Act as the primary point of contact for project sponsors, business stakeholders, and technology teams.
  • Lead project governance meetings, steering committees, and executive status updates.
  • Communicate project progress, risks, issues, and decisions clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Coordinate internal teams, external consultants, and third-party vendors.
  • Facilitate collaboration between business and technology stakeholders.
  • Proactively manage escalations and resolve delivery challenges.

Technology Project Delivery

  • Manage technology projects across different IT domains based on organizational priorities.
  • Work closely with technical leads, architects, and subject matter experts to understand project requirements and dependencies.
  • Support initiatives involving cloud migration, cybersecurity, application security, infrastructure, and IAM/GIA.
  • Coordinate technical implementations, testing, deployment activities, and operational transitions.
  • Ensure appropriate change management, risk mitigation, and business readiness throughout project execution.

Required Qualifications

  • 8–10+ years of experience in IT project management, preferably within large enterprise environments.
  • Proven experience managing multiple concurrent IT projects with significant budgets and complex dependencies.
  • Demonstrated experience managing large project budgets or portfolios, ideally in the range of $8M–$10M annually.
  • Solid understanding of enterprise IT environments and technology project delivery.
  • Previous exposure to projects involving cloud migration, cybersecurity, application security, infrastructure modernization, or Identity & Access Management.
  • Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and financial reporting.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and external partners.
  • Strong project governance, risk management, and executive reporting capabilities.
  • Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Professional proficiency in French and English.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP certification or equivalent project management certification.
  • Experience working within banking, insurance, financial services, or other large regulated organizations.
  • Familiarity with AWS cloud migration, cybersecurity, AppSec, infrastructure, or IAM/GIA initiatives.
  • Experience using project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, or ServiceNow.
  • Experience presenting to senior leadership and executive steering committees.
  • Familiarity with enterprise IT governance, procurement processes, and vendor management.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a seasoned IT Project Manager with strong delivery discipline, financial acumen, and stakeholder management capabilities.

They have successfully managed complex technology projects and significant budgets within large organizations and are comfortable working with technical teams across various IT domains.

While technical expertise in cloud, cybersecurity, application security, infrastructure, or IAM is an asset, the primary focus of this role is project management excellence, financial oversight, governance, and successful execution rather than hands-on technical expertise

Bilingual (French/English) required due to communication with teams across Canada

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity Employment:

At People Force Consulting Inc, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know, we will work with you to ensure an accessible and positive experience.

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People Force est à la recherche d’un chef de projet TI senior – Cybersécurité pour un mandat contractuel de 6 mois auprès de l’un de ses clients. Le poste est en mode hybride, avec une présence requise au bureau de notre client à Montréal, une journée par semaine.

Aperçu du poste

Nous recherchons un chef de projet TI senior expérimenté pour diriger et mener à bien plusieurs projets technologiques au sein d’un environnement d’entreprise vaste et complexe.

La personne retenue sera responsable de la gestion d’un portefeuille de projets TI représentant des dépenses annuelles d’environ 8 à 10 millions de dollars, en veillant à ce que les projets soient livrés dans les délais, dans les limites budgétaires et conformément aux objectifs d’affaires.

Les projets pourront couvrir différents domaines technologiques, notamment la migration vers le nuage (AWS), la cybersécurité, la sécurité des applications, la modernisation des infrastructures et la gestion des identités et des accès (IAM/GIA).

Le candidat idéal possède une solide expérience en gestion et en livraison de projets, d’excellentes compétences en gestion financière, en mobilisation des parties prenantes et en gouvernance, ainsi qu’une bonne compréhension des environnements TI d’entreprise.

Principales responsabilités

Gestion de projets et de portefeuille

  • Diriger et gérer plusieurs projets TI simultanément, de leur lancement jusqu’à leur livraison et leur clôture.
  • Superviser un portefeuille annuel de projets d’environ 8 à 10 millions de dollars.
  • Élaborer et tenir à jour les plans de projet, les échéanciers, les budgets, l’affectation des ressources et les principaux livrables.
  • Coordonner des équipes multidisciplinaires, notamment en TI, infrastructure, infonuagique, cybersécurité, développement d’applications, ainsi que des partenaires externes.
  • Suivre l’avancement des projets, identifier les risques et les dépendances, et mettre en œuvre des stratégies d’atténuation.
  • Veiller au respect de la portée, des échéanciers, des budgets et des normes de qualité convenus.
  • Gérer les priorités concurrentes et les dépendances entre les différentes initiatives.

Gestion financière et gouvernance

  • Gérer les budgets des projets, les prévisions financières, les dépenses et la planification des ressources.
  • Comparer les coûts réels aux prévisions et intervenir de manière proactive en cas d’écarts financiers.
  • Préparer des rapports réguliers sur la performance financière et l’avancement des projets à l’intention de la haute direction.
  • Mettre en place et maintenir des pratiques appropriées de gouvernance, de documentation et de suivi des projets.
  • Gérer les demandes de changement, les ajustements de portée et les approbations budgétaires.
  • Participer à la gestion des fournisseurs, au suivi des contrats et à la gestion des énoncés des travaux (SOW).

Gestion des parties prenantes et des équipes

  • Agir comme principal point de contact pour les promoteurs de projets, les parties prenantes d’affaires et les équipes technologiques.
  • Animer les réunions de gouvernance, les comités de pilotage et les présentations de suivi à la direction.
  • Communiquer clairement l’avancement des projets, les risques, les problèmes et les décisions aux parties prenantes de tous les niveaux.
  • Coordonner les équipes internes, les consultants externes et les fournisseurs tiers.
  • Favoriser la collaboration entre les équipes d’affaires et les équipes technologiques.
  • Gérer de manière proactive les escalades et résoudre les difficultés liées à la livraison des projets.

Livraison de projets technologiques

  • Gérer des projets technologiques dans différents domaines TI selon les priorités de l’organisation.
  • Collaborer avec les responsables techniques, les architectes et les experts en la matière afin de comprendre les exigences et les dépendances des projets.
  • Soutenir des initiatives liées à la migration infonuagique, à la cybersécurité, à la sécurité des applications, aux infrastructures et à l’IAM/GIA.
  • Coordonner les mises en œuvre techniques, les tests, les déploiements et les transitions vers les opérations.
  • Veiller à la mise en place de mesures appropriées de gestion du changement, d’atténuation des risques et de préparation des activités d’affaires tout au long de l’exécution des projets.

Qualifications requises

  • De 8 à 10 ans d’expérience ou plus en gestion de projets TI, idéalement dans de grandes entreprises.
  • Expérience démontrée dans la gestion simultanée de plusieurs projets TI comportant des budgets importants et des dépendances complexes.
  • Expérience avérée dans la gestion de budgets ou de portefeuilles de projets importants, idéalement de l’ordre de 8 à 10 millions de dollars par année.
  • Bonne compréhension des environnements TI d’entreprise et de la livraison de projets technologiques.
  • Expérience préalable dans des projets liés à la migration infonuagique, à la cybersécurité, à la sécurité des applications, à la modernisation des infrastructures ou à la gestion des identités et des accès.
  • Solides compétences en gestion financière, notamment en budgétisation, en prévisions, au suivi des coûts et à la production de rapports financiers.
  • Expérience dans la coordination d’équipes multidisciplinaires, de fournisseurs et de partenaires externes.
  • Solides compétences en gouvernance de projets, en gestion des risques et en production de rapports destinés à la direction.
  • Expérience des méthodologies de gestion de projets Agile, Waterfall et hybrides.
  • Excellentes compétences en communication, en organisation, en leadership et en résolution de problèmes.
  • Capacité à gérer plusieurs priorités dans un environnement dynamique.
  • Maîtrise professionnelle du français et de l’anglais.

Qualifications souhaitées

  • Certification PMP ou certification équivalente en gestion de projets.
  • Expérience dans les secteurs bancaire, de l’assurance, des services financiers ou d’autres organisations fortement réglementées.
  • Connaissance des initiatives de migration AWS, de cybersécurité, de sécurité des applications, d’infrastructure ou d’IAM/GIA.
  • Expérience avec des outils de gestion de projets tels que MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps ou ServiceNow.
  • Expérience dans la présentation de projets à la haute direction et aux comités de pilotage exécutifs.
  • Connaissance de la gouvernance TI d’entreprise, des processus d’approvisionnement et de la gestion des fournisseurs.

Profil du candidat idéal

Le candidat idéal est un chef de projet TI chevronné qui possède une solide discipline d’exécution, une bonne maîtrise des aspects financiers et d’excellentes compétences en gestion des parties prenantes.

Il a déjà mené à bien des projets technologiques complexes et géré des budgets importants au sein de grandes organisations. Il est également à l’aise pour collaborer avec des équipes techniques couvrant différents domaines des TI.

Une expertise technique en infonuagique, en cybersécurité, en sécurité des applications, en infrastructure ou en IAM constitue un atout. Toutefois, l’objectif principal du poste est l’excellence en gestion de projets, le suivi financier, la gouvernance et la réussite de la livraison, plutôt que l’exécution de tâches techniques pratiques.

Le bilinguisme français-anglais est obligatoire, puisque la personne devra communiquer avec des équipes réparties partout au Canada.

Diversité, inclusion et égalité des chances en emploi

Chez People Force Consulting Inc., nous nous engageons à promouvoir la diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion. Nous accueillons les candidatures de personnes de tous horizons, notamment les peuples autochtones, les femmes, les minorités visibles, les personnes en situation de handicap et les membres des communautés 2SLGBTQIA+.

Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pendant le processus de recrutement ou d’entrevue, veuillez nous en informer. Nous collaborerons avec vous afin de vous offrir une expérience accessible et positive.

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People Force is looking for a Senior IT Project Manager-Cybersecurity for a 6 months contract role with one of our client. This position is a hybrid position with onsite presence at our client’s Montreal office , 1 day per week

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead and deliver multiple technology projects within a large, complex enterprise environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of IT initiatives representing approximately $8M–$10M in annual spend, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with business objectives.

Projects may span various technology domains, including cloud migration (AWS), cybersecurity, application security, infrastructure modernization, and Identity & Access Management (IAM/GIA).

The ideal candidate is a strong project delivery professional with excellent financial management,s takeholder engagement, and governance capabilities, complemented by a good understanding of enterprise IT environments.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Portfolio Management

  • Lead and manage multiple concurrent IT projects from initiation through delivery and closure.
  • Oversee an annual project portfolio of approximately $8M–$10M.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations, and key deliverables.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, including IT, infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, application development, and external partners.
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure projects are delivered according to agreed scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Manage competing priorities and dependencies across multiple initiatives.

Financial Management & Governance

  • Manage project budgets, financial forecasts, expenditures, and resource planning.
  • Track actual costs against forecasts and proactively address financial variances.
  • Prepare regular financial and project performance reports for senior management.
  • Establish and maintain appropriate project governance, documentation, and reporting practices.
  • Manage project change requests, scope adjustments, and budget approvals.
  • Support vendor management, contract oversight, and Statements of Work (SOWs).

Stakeholder & Team Management

  • Act as the primary point of contact for project sponsors, business stakeholders, and technology teams.
  • Lead project governance meetings, steering committees, and executive status updates.
  • Communicate project progress, risks, issues, and decisions clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Coordinate internal teams, external consultants, and third-party vendors.
  • Facilitate collaboration between business and technology stakeholders.
  • Proactively manage escalations and resolve delivery challenges.

Technology Project Delivery

  • Manage technology projects across different IT domains based on organizational priorities.
  • Work closely with technical leads, architects, and subject matter experts to understand project requirements and dependencies.
  • Support initiatives involving cloud migration, cybersecurity, application security, infrastructure, and IAM/GIA.
  • Coordinate technical implementations, testing, deployment activities, and operational transitions.
  • Ensure appropriate change management, risk mitigation, and business readiness throughout project execution.

Required Qualifications

  • 8–10+ years of experience in IT project management, preferably within large enterprise environments.
  • Proven experience managing multiple concurrent IT projects with significant budgets and complex dependencies.
  • Demonstrated experience managing large project budgets or portfolios, ideally in the range of $8M–$10M annually.
  • Solid understanding of enterprise IT environments and technology project delivery.
  • Previous exposure to projects involving cloud migration, cybersecurity, application security, infrastructure modernization, or Identity & Access Management.
  • Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and financial reporting.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and external partners.
  • Strong project governance, risk management, and executive reporting capabilities.
  • Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Professional proficiency in French and English.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP certification or equivalent project management certification.
  • Experience working within banking, insurance, financial services, or other large regulated organizations.
  • Familiarity with AWS cloud migration, cybersecurity, AppSec, infrastructure, or IAM/GIA initiatives.
  • Experience using project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, or ServiceNow.
  • Experience presenting to senior leadership and executive steering committees.
  • Familiarity with enterprise IT governance, procurement processes, and vendor management.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a seasoned IT Project Manager with strong delivery discipline, financial acumen, and stakeholder management capabilities.

They have successfully managed complex technology projects and significant budgets within large organizations and are comfortable working with technical teams across various IT domains.

While technical expertise in cloud, cybersecurity, application security, infrastructure, or IAM is an asset, the primary focus of this role is project management excellence, financial oversight, governance, and successful execution rather than hands-on technical expertise

Bilingual (French/English) required due to communication with teams across Canada

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity Employment:

At People Force Consulting Inc, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know, we will work with you to ensure an accessible and positive experience.

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Responsibilities

Lead multiple concurrent technology projects and oversee an annual portfolio of approximately $8–$10 million, managing delivery, budgets, schedules, resources, risks, and dependencies. Coordinate technical teams, stakeholders, and vendors; maintain project governance and financial reporting; and support implementation, testing, deployment, and operational transitions.

Requirements

Requires 8–10 or more years of IT project management experience, including managing complex concurrent projects, substantial budgets, multidisciplinary teams, and enterprise technology delivery. Candidates must have strong financial, governance, risk, communication, and leadership skills, experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methods, and professional proficiency in French and English.

Skills

  • IT Project Management
  • Portfolio Management
  • Financial Management
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Project Governance
  • Risk Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Executive Reporting
  • Agile
  • Waterfall
  • Hybrid Project Delivery
  • Cloud Migration
  • Cybersecurity
  • Application Security
  • Identity and Access Management

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Categories

  • Technology
  • Management & Leadership
  • Security & Safety
  • Consulting
  • Finance & Accounting

Keywords

  • IT Project Management
  • Project Portfolio
  • Cybersecurity
  • AWS
  • Cloud Migration
  • Application Security
  • Infrastructure Modernization
  • Identity and Access Management
  • IAM
  • Project Budgeting
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Cost Tracking
  • Project Governance
  • Risk Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Vendor Management
  • Statements of Work
  • Agile
  • Waterfall
  • Hybrid Methodology
  • PMP
  • MS Project
  • Jira
  • Azure DevOps
  • ServiceNow
  • Enterprise IT
  • Executive Reporting
  • Change Management
  • Banking
  • Financial Services

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