Senior IT Project Manager

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. We have flexibility, in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What's in it for you

We've got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here's the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you're a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Support torwards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role
Join the Technology Solutions team in the Senior IT Project Manager position. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and leading IT projects within your assigned portfolio.

This is a temporary position until July 2026.

What you'll do:

• Oversee the successful delivery of IT projects from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with business objectives and project success metrics.
• Manage scope, schedule, costs, quality, issues and risks, resourcing and stakeholders for projects conducted with internal resources and/or external vendors.
• Provide oversight for projects or portfolio of projects delivered by third party vendors including contract development, and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility.
• Coordinate day-to-day interactions and communications with project stakeholders.
• Lead the work of Agile Teams through Agile principles and a solid knowledge of Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban.

What you should have:

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Business Administration or another related field.
• A minimum of seven (7) years' experience in a leadership role on projects, product, or portfolio management.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience in the Scrum Master role for a cross-functional development team.
• An advanced knowledge of Agile methodologies and software development life cycles (SDLC).
• A demonstrated experience in working in partnership with third-party providers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing requirements.
• Strong leadership skills and a history of leading through influence.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to adjust communication to address/meet needs of targeted audience.

It would be great if you also had:

• An Agile Certification (Agile coach/Scrum Master), a Project Management Professional (PMP), or another Project Management certification.
• An experience working on Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CRM/ERP) systems.
• Bilingualism (English and French).

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We're committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought - and of people - are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply

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If you applied before and you were not successful don't worry - we're always posting new positions, so don't hesitate to give it another shot. We're excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!