Remote Contract Project Manager Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.

Our Western Canada Team is looking to grow and expand, offering unique opportunities to engage with high-profile clients and drive transformative initiatives across diverse industries. We are seeking an exceptional Management Consultant with a strong background in Project Management and experience in Consulting, Utilities, IT, or Oil & Gas.

The ideal candidate will bring a solid understanding of industry best practices, a broad knowledge of business and technology solutions, and hands-on experience managing complex business processes or technology transformation projects. In addition, the candidate should demonstrate an understanding of emerging AI capabilities, including Generative AI and agentic AI, and how these technologies can be applied responsibly to improve productivity, enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and support innovation across client environments.

As a Project Manager, you will lead and oversee complex initiatives from planning through delivery, ensuring projects are completed successfully, on time, and with a strong focus on client satisfaction. You will work closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement, technology enablement, and AI-driven transformation, while helping clients navigate change and adopt new ways of working.

If you are a results-driven professional with a proven track record in project delivery, consulting, and transformation across any of these sectors — and you are interested in helping organizations leverage both traditional and emerging technologies, including AI — we encourage you to apply and be part of our dynamic and growing team.

Must be local to CALGARY and the surrounding area – and willing to work in a hybrid environment with a combo of remote and on-client site.

**Please note the following:

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
• While our offices are located in Alberta, you may be asked to work East Coast hours should our client have that requirement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clients to define business objectives, scope, success criteria, and project strategy.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, resources, risks, and dependencies.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and status updates to support engagement and decision-making.
• Lead project execution, ensuring delivery remains on scope, schedule, budget, and aligned with quality expectations.
• Monitor performance, resolve issues, and maintain project momentum.
• Define and track KPIs, conduct post-implementation reviews, and apply lessons learned to improve future delivery.
• Mentor and coach team members while staying current on industry trends and project management best practices.
• Demonstrate strong management consulting capabilities, including structured problem-solving, analytical thinking, executive-level communication, stakeholder management, business case development, and the ability to translate complex and ambiguous business challenges into practical, actionable recommendations.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Experience working in Consulting, Utilities, IT, or an Oil & Gas is a must.
• A leader with 5-10+ years experience working as a Project Manager, including experience on complex, high-visibility, and enterprise-wide/cross-functional projects
• Proven track record and ability to collaborate with and influence large stakeholder groups representing a variety of roles, functions and business areas
• PMP certification (or equivalent)

Other Skills & Experience:

• Experience with Change Management and incorporating OCM best practices to your work.
• Strong and succinct communication, presentation and facilitation skills. Ability to interact with leadership, key business stakeholders, subject matter experts and technical team members.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or information technology (or equivalent education plus experience)
• Adept at navigating complex, multi-dimensional business and technology environments utilizing structured and systematic thinking and approaches combined with available and often incomplete information to identify and execute on critical path priorities. 
• Critical thinker and problem-solver with the ability to adapt as information, project and environment variables evolve.
• “Someone who doesn’t have all the answers - but knows how to get them”

WHAT DO WE OFFER? 

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing team to serve some of the most exciting and highly respected companies in the world. You will have the opportunity to provide clients with pioneer mind-set thinking, customized solutions, and you will often have the satisfaction of seeing the impact of your work on their business. We are committed to a healthy work-life integration.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary with a clear and structured yearly salary increase and bonuses
• Healthcare that includes dental, vision, life insurance, and RRSP contributions
• Career advocacy program that supports achieving personal development goals through coaching, collaboration, and real-time feedback
• Robust learning and development platform through the Sia Institute, Working Groups and Training
• Reimbursement for continuing education and certifications
• Your team will consist of highly educated, specialised and entrepreneurial consultants within a company which is a successful player in the global consulting market
• Working in an  environment which creates opportunities to share knowledge and work together on international projects with colleagues all over the world

DEIB

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are part of Sia’s DNA. Thanks to our expertise in several sectors and our international growth, our teams include a variety of experiences and cultures. We’re confident that promoting DEIB creates an environment in which everyone can reach their full potential.

Our global network, DEIB@Sia, brings together our people worldwide to facilitate local and global progress, focused on the following areas:

• Gender equality (global Gender Equality Index score of 91/100 for FY19-20)
• LGBTQ+
• Race & Ethnicity
• Working Parents
• Disabilities

To learn more about Sia, please visit: 

https://www.sia-partners.com/en/join-us

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.