Job Description

Senior Project Manager, Special Facilities - Contract - 18780
About the Opportunity
A Public Sector client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a high-profile initiative focused on the assessment, planning, and execution of secure physical space projects. This role sits within a high-security environment and plays a critical role in delivering complex infrastructure and facilities programs that support national mandates.
You will become part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team, working alongside internal stakeholders and external partners to drive outcomes that are measurable, compliant, and mission-critical. The environment is fast-moving, governance-driven, and impact-focused, making this an ideal opportunity for a senior practitioner who thrives in complexity and accountability.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Initiation

• Review established project management artifacts for use as basis for ongoing project management activities
• Review and ensure understanding of Project Charter and Project Management Plan including scope, work breakdown structure, project schedule and timelines
• Review and ensure understanding of budget requirements (internal and external costs) for project
• Review and ensure understanding of Project Complexity and Risk Assessment
• Review and ensure understanding of project specific deliverables such as business requirement
• Review recent governance meeting minutes and ensure understanding of current issues
• Attend kick-off meeting with Project Authority and team members to discuss project status and way forward

Project Execution

• Track and report on project progress; identify issues or potential issues; propose, obtain approval and carry out corrective actions as necessary
• Follow-up with stakeholders as needed for production of deliverables in this phase
• Review and update project plan, RAID log, Action log, budget report and project status reports throughout project lifecycle
• Actively manage the project to ensure it stays within the approved parameters (as documented in the Charter and the Plan)
• Schedule and coordinate working group meetings
• Attend and lead discussions during working group meetings on project status and action items
• Attend and take meeting minutes during Steering Committee meetings and provide input on project status as required
• Oversee and manage solution design, build and Quality Assurance (QA) activities
• Lead engagement activities with external partners including the construction company, building maintenance, CSIS, CCCS, SSC and PSPC as needed to ensure progress on project deliverables
• Maintain electronic filing using the client's information management system (SharePoint and/or Cloud) as determined by Project Authority

Project Closure

• Carry out Financial and Contract closeout activities including the preparation and delivery of an executive summary and presentation to capture budget and scheduling variances, as well as lessons learned
• Ensure proper information management, using the client's electronic systems (SharePoint and/or Cloud) of all project documentation as determined by Project Authority

About You
The successful candidate will have the following:

• Post-secondary education from a recognized institution
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Proven, substantive experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering 3 complex projects from initiation through close-out
• Experience as a Senior Project Manager in organizing and leading recurring work planning and monitoring meetings with multiple delivery teams
• Experience as a Senior Project Manager preparing and delivering executive steering committee presentations
• Experience as a Project Manager related to the procurement, design, and construction of a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) in line with Government of Canada standards*
• Experience as a Project Manager in the planning and monitoring of Authority to Operate (ATO) deliverables required for SCIF Accreditation in line with Government of Canada standards*
• Experience as a Project Manager in writing ATO content required for SCIF accreditation in line with Government of Canada standards*
• English essential
• Must have a valid Secret level security clearance

About the Job

• Duration: One-year contract with a one-year option
• Location: National Capital Region, Ottawa
• Work Environment: Primarily on-site, with flexibility for occasional remote work

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How to Apply
Please apply by clicking the "Apply Now" button below and follow the instructions to submit your resume. You can also apply by submitting your resume directly to . If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 18780.
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Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
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