Information Technology Project Manager

We are looking for an IT Project Manager for a 6-month contract position, with possible extensions in Edmonton, Alberta. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.Position is available as on-site location. Hybrid, 3 days on-site and 2 days remote, may be considered once the project is underway and progressing as expected.Role DescriptionWe are seeking a results-driven IT Project Manager experienced in transitioning cybersecurity services to Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). This role is critical in ensuring a seamless migration of operational security capabilities to the contracted MSSP, minimizing risk, and maintaining compliance while improving service performance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in cybersecurity programs, cybersecurity vendor management, service transition governance and cybersecurity service management experience.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. The role involves a combination of experience in security services, vendor management, and project management proficiency.ResponsibilitiesLeads and facilitates the end-to-end planning transition and delivery of MSSP transition programs. This includes planning and design sessions, testing, training, product demos, change controls, communication strategies and solution adoption.Delivery and planning of Security Operations Center (SOC) services, threat intelligence, incident response, and vulnerability management.Drive project execution across multiple internal and external stakeholders including vendor service teams, cybersecurity SMEs, infrastructure teams.Track and coordinate all service transition activities to ensure a seamless onboarding of the new MSSP.Consolidate and organize all transition-related documentation, including technical and contractual materialsOversee the onboarding of new cybersecurity services, ensuring contractual obligations and technical requirements are metManage transition governance, including escalation of issues and resolution of risks during the onboarding phaseCollaborate closely with the internal IT team, vendor Project Manager and vendor team to align transition activities, scheduling, and prioritiesProvide leadership and set priorities for the Business Analyst (BA) to support transition objectivesThe role is limited to the onboarding phase of the new vendor and does not include ongoing operational management of MSSP servicesMonitor and audit contractual deliverables to ensure all obligations are met following the onboarding of in-scope servicesReview and validate service levels to confirm ongoing compliance with agreed standards after vendor onboardingWork closely with the internal Cybersecurity team and leadership to ensure alignment with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, etc.)Collaborate on validating operational handover criteria, including runbooks, escalation procedures, incident handling workflows, and reporting dashboardsSupport and coordinate knowledge transfer activities to ensure SOC analysts are fully trained and enabledPartner with the internal Cybersecurity team to monitor security, operational, and business continuity risks throughout the transition lifecycleWork with Cybersecurity leadership to ensure compliance with regulatory requirementsCollaborate on service acceptance testing, operational readiness reviews, and post transition maturity assessmentsRequired Skills and ExperienceProven experience with either the Agile and/or Waterfall Project Management methodologies. 5+ years of IT Project Management experience Successfully managed at least 2 projects involving cybersecurity services. The ideal candidate has specific experience of a cybersecurity service transition(s).Proven success managing cybersecurity vendor transitions or outsourced service onboarding.Minimum 5 years progressive Information Technology experience and a broad knowledge of Information Technology. Strong knowledge of Managed Security Services Providers, Security Operations Center (SOC) related services, SIEM, SOAR, and security event monitoring.Skilled in executive reporting and stakeholder communication up to C-suite.Experience with cybersecurity compliance requirements and frameworks (NIST, CIS, etc.)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.