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Senior Project Manager

Altis Recruitment

Ottawa, Ontario

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Senior Project Manager

Altis Recruitment

Ottawa, Ontario
 
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Our valued Federal Government client is currently seeking a Senior Agile Project Manager to support with a large scale transformation effort. This is a remote contract that will run until March 2025 to start with the possibility of extension. 

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies: Daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

  • Ensure adherence to Agile principles: Promote values from the Agile Manifesto—collaboration, customer focus, and adaptability.

  • Define and maintain product roadmaps in collaboration with product owners.

  • Manage the backlog: Prioritize user stories and ensure that tasks are clearly defined and ready for sprints.

  • Identify risks early and develop mitigation strategies.

  • Manage scope changes by maintaining communication with stakeholders about trade-offs.

  • Support continuous improvement by fostering feedback loops and implementing lessons learned.

Qualifications and Skills

  • 10+ years of experience in IT Project Management
  • 5+ years of experience in the application of Agile Project Management Principles
  • 5+ years of experience supporting large scale IM/IT transformation initiatives ($25+ million dollar budgets)
  • Valid Secret level Federal Government clearance


We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 

majella.de.freitas@altis.com

 

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employment.Emploi@cfmws.com

 

 

 

About Altis Recruitment

Welcome on behalf on the Altis Recruitment team! Altis has a long-standing business relationship with the Defence community. For more than 30 years, we have been grateful to work alongside the Department of National Defence and countless military professionals. We know that family members of military personnel often make many personal sacrifices to support their loved ones. We understand that it can be difficult to pursue a career when embracing sudden changes like relocation and deployment. For some, this has meant putting a pause on career goals or professional development. We would like to provide you with everything you need for a successful and confident job search – in addition to access to job opportunities. Download the checklists our experts have created to help you be at your best from application to interview.