Senior Information Technology Project Manager

Job Title:

Senior IT Project Manager – Infrastructure & Technology (Office Move)

Job Type:

6-month Contract (with potential extension)

Start Date:

As early as May 1, 2026

Location:

Downtown Calgary, AB (onsite required, especially closer to move date)

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM

Rate:

$60/hr T4 OR $70/hour Inc.

Overview Our client is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead a large-scale office relocation initiative focused on IT infrastructure and end‑user technology for a head office environment in downtown Calgary. This role will be responsible for ensuring a seamless, low‑risk transition of all IT systems, infrastructure, and user workstations to a newly constructed office space, with minimal disruption to business operations. This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role, requiring strong technical coordination, vendor management, and onsite leadership throughout planning, execution, and stabilization phases.

Project Context

Office relocation for a primary corporate/head office

New site currently under construction (design/build in progress)

Target move window: Late Fall (October, subject to change)

Preferred approach: Phased/staggered move to allow testing and validation

High emphasis on risk mitigation, testing, and business continuity

Key Responsibilities

Own and manage the end‑to‑end IT relocation project plan, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables

Act as the single point of accountability for all IT‑related move activities

Drive decision‑making around phased versus single‑day cutover strategy

Develop and maintain risk registers, dependency tracking, and mitigation plans

Oversee planning and execution across network infrastructure, backend systems, hardware deployment, and staging

Ensure infrastructure readiness prior to move‑in, including testing, validation, firewall setup, network configuration, and NAC validation

Track and manage hardware procurement, vendor quotes, approvals, and purchase timelines while monitoring long‑lead items and escalating risks early

Coordinate closely with construction teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure infrastructure delivery aligns with IT requirements prior to handover

Lead move‑day execution planning and coordination, ensuring a seamless plug‑and‑play experience for end users

Oversee workstation setup, including monitors, docks, peripherals, and specialized configurations such as trading environments

Coordinate transportation and setup of IT equipment in collaboration with movers and internal teams

Define and execute pre‑move staging and testing plans, as well as post‑move validation, issue triage, and stabilization efforts

Lead the hyper‑care period post‑move to ensure rapid resolution of any issues impacting business operations

Manage specialized workstation environments, including Bloomberg terminals, check printing systems, and custom configurations, ensuring compatibility and readiness

Conduct pre‑move inventory and technical validation of all equipment and configurations

Assess, recommend, and coordinate additional technical resources required for network testing, workstation deployment, and move‑day support

Required Qualifications

8+ years of experience as a Senior IT Project Manager within enterprise environments

Proven experience leading office relocation or IT infrastructure migration projects

Strong understanding of network infrastructure, including LAN, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, and network security concepts

Experience managing end‑user computing environments, hardware deployments, and staging processes

Demonstrated ability to manage vendors, procurement processes, and complex project dependencies

Strong experience working in fast‑paced environments with tight timelines and multiple stakeholders

Comfortable working onsite and taking a hands‑on approach during critical phases of the project

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills

Experience coordinating cross‑functional technical teams and driving project execution from planning through stabilization

Nice‑to‑Have

Experience supporting trading floor or highly specialized workstation environments

Familiarity with Network Access Control (NAC) implementations

Background in financial services or high‑availability enterprise environments

PMP or equivalent certification

Success Criteria

Seamless transition with minimal business disruption

Fully functional infrastructure and systems ready at go‑live

Strong end‑user experience with plug‑and‑play workstation readiness

Effective risk management with no critical failures during cutover

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