Location:
Ottawa, ON, Hybrid, 2-3 days per week onsite
Language:
Strong written and spoken English communication skills required
Duration:
18-month contract, ending December 2027

About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-impact campus security enhancement initiative for a public sector, higher education environment. This work will begin with the replacement and modernization of radio communications infrastructure supporting critical protection and security operations.

This is a highly visible role where you will work closely with technical teams, operational leaders, vendors, and key stakeholders to deliver a secure, reliable, and future-ready communications solution. Your leadership will help ensure essential teams have the tools and systems they need to respond effectively and support a safe campus environment.

What’s In It for You
This opportunity offers the chance to lead a meaningful infrastructure modernization project in a complex, mission-critical setting. You will gain exposure to senior stakeholders, procurement and vendor selection, technical testing, operational commissioning, and cross-functional delivery in an environment that values collaboration, accountability, and practical innovation.

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll lead the end-to-end delivery of a radio communications infrastructure modernization project, from planning and RFP support through vendor selection and implementation
• In this role, you’ll coordinate project schedules, budgets, risks, issues, and deliverables while keeping stakeholders aligned and informed
• You’ll manage project budgets exceeding $250,000, ensuring strong financial oversight and transparent reporting
• You’ll work closely with technical, operational, procurement, and vendor teams to support solution design, acceptance testing, and commissioning
• You’ll apply structured project management methodology to guide decision-making, governance, and project execution
• You’ll support critical operations by ensuring the solution meets security, reliability, and operational continuity requirements

Skills and Qualifications
• 10+ years of senior IT project management experience leading complex infrastructure or operational technology projects
• PMP designation required
• University degree required
• Experience in telecom, radio frequency, operationally critical services, or related technical environments
• Proven experience leading end-to-end solution implementations, including RFP support, vendor evaluation, and vendor selection
• Experience delivering projects in public sector, higher education, municipal, emergency services, policing, security, telecommunications, or critical infrastructure environments
• Experience with radio communications systems, dispatch environments, emergency communications, technical acceptance testing, or operational commissioning is preferred

Why Partner with Altis
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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.