Senior Information Technology Project Manager

Original job posting

Lead the end-to-end delivery of a radio communications infrastructure modernization project, including planning, RFP support, and vendor selection. Coordinate project schedules, budgets, and risks while ensuring the solution meets security and operational continuity requirements.

Job details

Location: Ottawa, ON, onsite with some flexibility Language: Strong written and spoken English communication skills required French is an asset Contract 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 • 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 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.

What you’ll do

Lead the end-to-end delivery of a radio communications infrastructure modernization project, including planning, RFP support, and vendor selection. Coordinate project schedules, budgets, and risks while ensuring the solution meets security and operational continuity requirements.

Requirements

Requires over 10 years of senior IT project management experience with a PMP designation and a university degree. Experience in telecom, critical infrastructure, or public sector environments is essential.

Listed skills

• Risk Management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• IT Project Management
• Infrastructure Modernization
• Radio Communications
• Vendor Selection
• RFP Support
• Budget Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Acceptance Testing
• Operational Commissioning
• Risk Management
• Project Scheduling
• Governance

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Technology
• Government & Public Sector
• Security & Safety
• Education