Airswift is seeking a IT Project Manager to work with one of our major clients in the Oil & Gas industry on a hybrid schedule located in Calgary, AB.

Key Responsibilities: Typical PM Duties: Budget, scope, scheduling, and logistics. Team Management: Define and manage clear roles & responsibilities within the project team.  Lead and motivate team members creating a positive and collaborative working environment. Meeting Coordination: Schedule and facilitate meetings with internal and external partners, including software implementors. Vendor Management: Partner with the software implementor to manage scheduling, budgeting and scope. Managing vendor deliverables, change, quality and cost is a crucial part of the role. The successful candidate must be able to influence and hold vendors accountable. Stakeholder Management: Critical for mapping and engaging stakeholders effectively. OCM Focus: Managing deployment logistics, ensuring comprehensive stakeholder engagement, and executing readiness assessments and change management.
Required Experience & Skills: Experience: Minimum 10 years as a Project Manager.  Must have experience managing large, complex software implementation projects with many stakeholders. Industry Experience: Oil and Gas experience is beneficial but not mandatory; a strong PM can transfer skills across industries. Technical Skills: Proficiency with MS Project and JIRA. Waterfall methodology experience is important, with knowledge of Agile/Scrum Master methodologies as a plus. Certifications: PMP certification is an asset, but not required Leadership: Previous experience managing staff and contractors required. Vendor Management & OCM: Key competencies include managing vendor quality, changes, and billing, and implementing OCM strategies that emphasize stakeholder feedback and engagement.
Desired Attributes: Risk Management: Proactive approach to risk management and vendor engagement. Communication Skills: Strong facilitation skills for meetings and stakeholder engagements. BA Background: A background in Business Analysis (BA) can be advantageous. Success Indicators: Ability to manage vendors effectively, build a collaborative and high performing project team, and drive change management and system adoption through stakeholder involvement.