Senior IT Project Manager – Infrastructure & Windows Upgrades
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Experience Required:
5years
Posted:
12 August 2026 (20 days ago)
Application Deadline:
9 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Project Manager IT Infrastructure Windows Upgrade Utilities
100% On-site
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure upgrade initiatives within a utilities environment in Alberta Canada. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end project delivery with a strong focus on Windows upgrade projects enterprise infrastructure modernization and utility-specific operational technology (OT) integration. This role requires a seasoned professional with proven leadership in large-scale cross-functional projects and a strong track record of delivery excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning execution and delivery of IT infrastructure upgrade projects including Windows operating system upgrades and related enterprise application transitions.
Manage full project lifecycle activities including initiation scope definition scheduling budgeting risk management and closure.
Coordinate with business stakeholders technical teams vendors and external service providers to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans schedules RAID logs (risks assumptions issues dependencies) and status reporting.
Ensure projects are delivered on time within scope and within budget while meeting quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Oversee change management activities including stakeholder engagement communications and training coordination.
Identify and mitigate project risks and issues escalating as required to governance bodies.
Ensure adherence to organizational project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
Support procurement activities including RFPs vendor selection and contract management.
Provide clear and concise reporting to senior leadership and steering committees.
Manage multiple concurrent projects where required.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of progressive project management experience.
Demonstrated experience managing IT infrastructure upgrade projects (e.g. server network desktop and application upgrades).
Strong experience delivering Windows upgrade initiatives (e.g. Windows 10/11 enterprise rollouts or similar).
Proven experience working in a utilities environment (electric gas water or related regulated industry).
Solid understanding of enterprise IT environments and infrastructure dependencies.
Experience with project management frameworks such as PMI Agile or hybrid delivery models.
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
Proven ability to manage large-scale complex projects with multiple workstreams.
Preferred Qualifications
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a strong nice-to-have.
Experience working in regulated environments with compliance and governance requirements.
Experience with OT/IT convergence projects in utilities (SCADA control systems or similar).
Familiarity with infrastructure modernization programs (data centers virtualization cloud migration).