Job Description
We are looking for an
IT Project Manager
for a
12-month contract position, with possible extensions
in
Edmonton, Alberta.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Position is available as hybrid, out of south Edmonton and need to be in person to work at least 3 days per week from their office. Travel requirements is minimal and based on project needs.
Role Description
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead an enterprise ERP upgrade initiative, with a strong focus on financial systems. The successful candidate will have hands‑on experience managing ERP upgrades and will work closely with Finance, IT, and external vendors to guide the organization through the entire upgrade lifecycle—from planning and design through go‑live and stabilization.
This role requires a project leader who can translate technical activities into business impacts, manage risk, and ensure Finance stakeholders are supported and prepared throughout the upgrade.
The Project Manager manages the end‑to‑end Project management life cycle, from the initiation, planning, execution, governance, control and close‑out phases and is responsible for the management on the success of a solution delivered.
Responsibilities
Leads and facilitates the end‑to‑end contract negotiation lifecycle. Ensure each of the project lifecycle is managed and properly transition to operation. This includes planning and design sessions, testing, training, product evaluation, change controls, communication strategies and solution adoption.
Lead end‑to‑end delivery of ERP upgrade project, including planning, execution, testing, cutover, and post‑go‑live support
Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, dependencies, and risk registers
Coordinate internal IT teams, Finance stakeholders, system integrators, and vendors
Act as the primary liaison between IT and Finance throughout the upgrade
Guide Finance teams through key upgrade phases including requirements validation, process changes, testing, data migration, and user readiness
Ensure financial modules are aligned with business needs and regulatory requirements
Facilitate workshops and decision‑making sessions to resolve process, data, and configuration impacts
Establish and maintain project governance, status reporting, and executive communications
Manage scope, change requests, and issue resolution to ensure delivery objectives are met
Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and financial reporting standards
Drive user acceptance testing (UAT) planning and execution with Finance and business teams
Identify and mitigate risks related to data integrity, financial close, reporting, and business continuity
Oversee cutover planning, go‑live readiness, and stabilization activities
Ensure documentation, training, and knowledge transfer are completed
Required Skills and Experience
5+ years of IT Project Management experience.
Proven experience with Project Management methodologies.
Proven experience leading ERP upgrades is considered an asset.
Strong experience working with Finance teams on financial systems or ERP transformations
Solid understanding of financial business processes and system dependencies
Minimum 5 years progressive Information Technology experience and a broad knowledge of Information Technology.
Skilled in executive reporting and stakeholder communication up to C‑suite.
Public sector experience is considered an asset.
PMP or related project management certification.
ITIL v3 or v4 certification is considered an asset.
Please note that while all applications are appreciated,
only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
InSync Systems Inc.
is a privately‑owned boutique Canadian Resourcing and Consulting Services Company that works closely with a range of corporate clients across multiple industries to bring them solutions that effectively address their business needs.
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