We are looking for a Senior Project Director for a 12-month contract position, with possible extensions in Calgary, Alberta. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

This position is a hybrid position primarily on-site in downtown Calgary with 4 days in the office/ week. 40 hours per week.

Role Description The Senior Project Director will provide dedicated leadership for the initial planning phase of a large-scale enterprise technology modernization program. This planning phase is expected to be approximately 120 days and will focus on developing a formal business case for senior leadership and executive approval.

Following anticipated approval of the business case, the Senior Project Director may continue to provide leadership and oversight for future phases of the program.

The role will work closely with stakeholders across the organization, including business, technology, governance, audit, external partners, and vendor representatives where required. The Senior Project Director will provide functional oversight of project managers, project coordinators, and other resources assigned to the planning phase, but will not have formal people management authority unless otherwise confirmed.

Responsibilities Lead the initial planning phase of the modernization program and produce a formal business case for senior leadership and executive consideration. Work with the planning team and internal and external stakeholders to confirm program deliverables, estimates, schedule, and alignment with organizational priorities, including dependencies related to existing system transitions and legacy platform retirement timelines. Work with business and technology leaders to develop the overall planning approach and key outputs, including the platform architecture framework, business information model, vendor selection scope and evaluation criteria, legacy platform migration and transition sequencing plan, future-state operating model, financial model, and governance design. Identify and manage dependencies between the modernization program and other active initiatives, including sequencing new work or changes that may affect delivery. Track planning-phase progress against agreed milestones, timelines, and budget expectations. Maintain program governance, including change control for existing platforms and legacy systems during the planning phase. Coordinate and escalate material changes for senior leadership approval where required. Support leadership in managing stakeholder expectations for planning-phase deliverables. Facilitate engagement with business areas, governance and audit stakeholders, external partners, and vendors. Support the transition from planning into full program execution following approval, including mentoring junior project management staff and strengthening program governance practices. Future-phase activities and deliverables will be scoped and defined following completion of the initial planning phase.

Required Skills and Experience 10 years of senior program experience executing large enterprise programs or technology consulting, with at least 5 of those years engaged with public sector or regulated industry clients. Demonstrated experience leading technology platform migrations or legacy system retirements, including migration sequencing and operating model transition. Experience with COTS platform integration and scoping competitive vendor processes, including business and functional requirements development for RFPs. Project Management Professional (PMP) is a requirement. PROSCI certification is a requirement.

Desired Skills and Experience Leadership — influencing without direct authority across complex multi-branch or multi-stakeholder environments. Effective communications at all levels, including ELT and Board-level reporting and business case presentation. Experience with managed service provider governance and large-scale IT modernization programs. Demonstrated ability to deliver quality products under pressure, especially in environments with high complexity, ambiguity, and competing organizational demands.

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.