Senior Project Management Specialist - AI Transformation

Engagement Type: Contract Location: Hybrid, Ottawa, Ontario Work Arrangement: Approximately 10 days onsite per month; flexibility may be considered for qualified candidates outside the Ottawa area. Travel and living expenses are not reimbursed. Contract Length: Initial 14-month term with potential extension up to an additional 22 months. Start Date: October 2026 Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Security Requirement: Eligible to obtain Government of Canada Reliability Status Clearance Language: English Overview Kyndryl Canada is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Management Specialist to support a large-scale enterprise AI transformation initiative for a major Canadian organization. This role will lead the planning, coordination, governance, stakeholder engagement, and organizational change management activities required to successfully advance AI adoption and operational transformation. The successful consultant will work closely with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams to establish and enhance AI governance frameworks, delivery models, operating structures, and transformation roadmaps while driving alignment across multiple workstreams. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and evolve an outcome-driven AI Transformation Roadmap aligned with business priorities. Lead planning and execution activities supporting AI framework development, communications, training, stakeholder engagement, and change management initiatives. Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of AI governance frameworks, operating models, architecture patterns, reusable assets, and implementation playbooks. Facilitate collaboration between executive leaders, business units, technical teams, and cross-functional stakeholders. Coordinate leadership committees, steering groups, governance forums, workshops, demos, and review sessions to ensure alignment and progress. Establish and maintain reporting frameworks, performance metrics, governance processes, and transformation oversight mechanisms. Support enterprise AI adoption by identifying opportunities to scale successful capabilities and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Deliver project management leadership and related transformation activities as required. Required Qualifications Experience Minimum 8 years of experience leading large-scale enterprise projects, programs, or transformation initiatives. Minimum 3 years of experience supporting AI transformation, digital modernization, innovation, or emerging technology initiatives. Proven success delivering complex initiatives within Agile environments involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. Experience establishing governance models, operating frameworks, reporting structures, KPI frameworks, and program oversight processes. Demonstrated experience supporting organizational change management initiatives, including communications, training, stakeholder engagement, and workforce enablement. Technical Knowledge Strong understanding of AI technologies, AI governance principles, and AI adoption strategies. Experience facilitating executive-level meetings, workshops, technical demonstrations, steering committees, and decision-making forums. Ability to build strong relationships across executive, business, and technical stakeholder groups. Education & Certifications University degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline. AI, Cloud, Digital Transformation, or related professional certifications are considered strong assets. Eligibility Requirements Must be located in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Must be eligible to obtain Government of Canada Reliability Status clearance. Must be available to support a hybrid engagement model. Why Apply? This opportunity is ideal for a senior transformation professional who combines strong project leadership, stakeholder management, governance expertise, and practical experience driving enterprise AI initiatives within complex enterprise environments. Disclaimer: This is an independent consultant position for contract work with a Kyndryl client and is not a direct staff position with Kyndryl. #indkyn

Lead the planning, governance, and execution of a large-scale enterprise AI transformation initiative. Coordinate between executive leadership and technical teams to establish AI operating models and transformation roadmaps.

Requires at least 8 years of experience in large-scale project leadership and 3 years specifically in AI or digital modernization. A university degree in a technical field and eligibility for Government of Canada Reliability Status are required.

• Risk ManagementPreferred
• Project managementPreferred
• Cross-Functional CollaborationPreferred

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• Project Management
• AI Transformation
• Governance Frameworks
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Organizational Change Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Strategic Planning
• KPI Frameworks
• Digital Modernization
• Operating Models
• Risk Management
• Executive Communication
• Roadmap Development
• Workforce Enablement
• Performance Metrics
• Cross-functional Collaboration

• Management & Leadership
• Technology
• Consulting
• Data & Analytics
• Government & Public Sector

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week

Office presence

2 days per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level