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Senior Project Manager

Altis Recruitment

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Senior Project Manager

Altis Recruitment

Winnipeg, Manitoba
 
Salary: From 70 to 90 per Hour
 

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba (Hybrid, 25%–50% on-site)
Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English required
Duration: 12-month contract with a 6-month extension option
Background Check Requirement: Yes 

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a well-established public sector organization to support the delivery of large-scale, high-impact initiatives that directly influence the services and systems relied on by communities. This is an opportunity to step into a senior-level role where your leadership will shape the successful execution of complex, multi-stream projects.

You will work alongside cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and technical experts to drive outcomes from concept through to implementation. This environment values collaboration, accountability, and thoughtful decision-making, offering you the chance to make a meaningful impact while working with experienced professionals across disciplines.

What’s In It for You

• A collaborative and purpose-driven workplace where your contributions have visible impact
• Exposure to enterprise-level projects within a structured, well-supported environment
• The opportunity to lead complex initiatives and influence strategic outcomes
• A culture that values balance, communication, and continuous improvement

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll lead end-to-end delivery of complex projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
• You’ll develop project charters, define objectives, and align stakeholders on success criteria and delivery approaches
• In this role, you’ll manage project plans, allocate resources, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams
• You’ll proactively identify risks, manage issues, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track
• You’ll provide regular reporting on project status, priorities, and performance to key stakeholders

Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive project management experience, including complex IT projects
• PMP certification required
• Strong proficiency with project management methodologies and tools such as MS Project and Microsoft 365
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and influence stakeholders in challenging situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar collaboration platforms is an asset

Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

 
 


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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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.