Senior Project Management Specialist – AI Transformation

Job ID: 14376 Job Title: Senior Project Management Specialist – AI Transformation Contract Length: 14 Months Location: Hybrid in Ottawa, ON Federal Government Clearance Level Required: Reliability Clearance Vacancy Type New Position ________________________________________ About Us Maplesoft Group is currently seeking a Senior Project Management Specialist – AI Transformation for a contract opportunity. The successful candidate will lead enterprise AI transformation and digital-modernization initiatives, working across business, technology, data, architecture, cybersecurity and risk functions. ________________________________________ Position Summary The Senior Project Management Specialist will lead and coordinate an enterprise AI transformation program. This role will be responsible for developing and managing the AI roadmap, establishing governance and delivery frameworks, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving AI adoption and digital modernization initiatives in an Agile environment. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Develop and manage the enterprise AI transformation roadmap Establish AI governance, delivery frameworks and operating models Coordinate business, technology, data, architecture, cybersecurity and risk teams Lead AI and digital-modernization initiatives in an Agile environment Manage project schedules, risks, issues, dependencies and status reporting Facilitate executive committees, workshops and solution reviews Develop metrics and reporting to support enterprise decision-making Support change management, training and enterprise AI adoption Drive collaboration across technical and business stakeholders Provide executive-level communication and project updates ________________________________________ Required Qualifications 8+ years of experience leading large enterprise projects, programs or transformation initiatives 3+ recent years of experience in AI transformation, digital modernization, innovation or emerging technology Demonstrated experience with governance frameworks, operating models, metrics and executive reporting Knowledge of AI technologies, AI governance and enterprise adoption strategies Strong executive communication and stakeholder-management skills Experience coordinating complex, cross-functional initiatives involving business and technology teams Experience working in an Agile environment Eligible to obtain Government of Canada Reliability Status clearance ________________________________________ Preferred Qualifications Technology-related post-secondary education AI, cloud, project management or digital-transformation certifications Experience leading enterprise AI adoption or emerging-technology programs Experience within financial services, government or other highly regulated environments ________________________________________ Compensation Salary Range: $90.00 - $110.00 / hour ________________________________________ Our recruitment process is led by human recruiters who review all applications and make the final hiring decisions. We use AI-assisted tools to help screen and organize applications. These tools do not replace human judgment, and all hiring decisions are made by people. Please note that data collected by the Company may be stored or processed on servers located outside of Canada. ________________________________________ Application Submission Details Submission Deadline Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 - 5:00pm EST How To Apply Click the "APPLY NOW" Button below: ________________________________________ Maplesoft is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

Lead and coordinate an enterprise AI transformation program, including the development of AI roadmaps and governance frameworks. Coordinate cross-functional teams across technology, data, and cybersecurity to drive digital modernization in an Agile environment.

Requires over 8 years of experience leading large enterprise projects, with at least 3 recent years focused on AI transformation or emerging technology. Candidates must be eligible for Government of Canada Reliability Status clearance and possess strong executive communication skills.

• Change ManagementPreferred
• Risk ManagementPreferred
• Project managementPreferred
• Stakeholder ManagementPreferred
• Cross-Functional CoordinationPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• AI Transformation
• Project Management
• Digital Modernization
• Agile Methodology
• AI Governance
• Stakeholder Management
• Executive Communication
• Risk Management
• Change Management
• Roadmap Development
• Cross-functional Coordination
• Operating Models

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

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 30, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available