Project Manager (Intermediate)

Who We Are

PLATO is Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned software testing and technology services company. For nearly 30 years, our expert teams have helped our clients deliver reliable products that users enjoy interacting with.

Our 100% Canada‑based team brings deep experience in QA, software testing, and IT services, along with a shared commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement. We’re a team that shows up for each other, whether that’s tackling complex client challenges or helping colleagues grow through coaching and knowledge‑sharing.

As Canada’s largest Indigenous‑owned software testing company, we’re proud of our roots and our mission to build a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. At the same time, we warmly welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about quality, teamwork, and making an impact.

Contract Duration: November 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027

Security Clearance: Current Government of Canada Reliability or higher is required at time of application. Eligibility for Secret is preferred.

Job Summary

The Project Manager supports the Release Delivery Lead in managing day-to-day release execution, acting as the connective tissue between the Release Delivery team and the Integrated Planning & Delivery function.

Responsibilities

• Own release-level planning and schedule management, maintaining an accurate plan and proactively escalating risks, issues, and variances.

• Serve as the primary planning contact for the Delivery Lead, providing clear status updates, progress tracking, and reporting.

• Ensure workstream activities, milestones, and dependencies are accurately reflected in the integrated program plan.

• Support Delivery Leads through coordination, tracking, reporting, and follow-through activities.

• Facilitate release planning and status meetings, driving action items and accountability to commitments.

• Produce timely workstream and program-level status reports and delivery metrics.

• Maintain release backlogs, work items, and reporting in Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar tools.

Requirements

• Experience supporting program, project, or release delivery in a planning, coordination, or PMO capacity.

• Strong planning, scheduling, and progress-tracking skills.

• Understanding of integrated planning and dependency management across multiple teams.

• Ability to identify, manage, and escalate risks, issues, and delivery impacts.

• Proficiency with Azure DevOps (ADO), MS Project or comparable project management tools.

• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder coordination skills.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Work With Us

At PLATO, we believe that great work happens when people feel supported, connected, and challenged in the right ways. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where experienced professionals share knowledge, mentor others, and contribute to solving complex, real‑world client projects.

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we’re here to support you.

PLATO respectfully acknowledges that we operate on treaty territories, unceded First Nations and Inuit territories, and within Métis homelands. We honour the long history of these lands and actively work toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non‑Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.