Project Manager

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse worldwide client base within the oil & gas industry.Job Title: 2 Roles - Program Manager - Disaster Recovery (DR) & Minimum Viable Company (MVC) InitiativesProject Manager - Enterprise Data Governance & AILocation: Calgary, ABLength: Initial 3-month contract (planned 12-month engagement with possible extension)Rotation: Monday to Friday, standard office scheduleRole 1: Program Manager - Disaster Recovery (DR) & Minimum Viable Company (MVC)We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Program Manager to lead the implementation of Disaster Recovery (DR) and Minimum Viable Company (MVC) initiatives. Following a recent vendor assessment, this individual will translate recommendations into actionable workstreams, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver a resilient operating model aligned with industry best practices.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end execution of the DR and MVC program, including governance, operating, and delivery model implementation.Translate vendor recommendations into structured work packages and oversee execution.Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors (e.g., PwC, Accenture) to align technical and process deliverables.Develop and manage program roadmaps, timelines, and maturity benchmarks (6, 12, 18 months).Define and manage roles across delivery and sustainment teams, including recovery test coordination.Oversee RFP development, vendor engagement strategies, cost, and scope management.Prepare and deliver executive presentations and progress reports.Monitor progress against resiliency frameworks (e.g., NIST) to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.Facilitate collaboration across departments to ensure alignment with strategic planning and cybersecurity initiatives.Qualifications15+ years of experience in program/project management, preferably in IT resilience, disaster recovery, or enterprise risk.Proven success managing complex, multi-vendor initiatives in large organizations.Strong understanding of DR frameworks (e.g., NIST), operating models, and governance structures.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging senior leadership and technical stakeholders.PMP or equivalent certification preferred.Experience with vendor management, RFPs, and budget planning.Experience within the energy or utilities sector is an asset.Role 2: Project Manager - Enterprise Data Governance & AIWe are also seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide Data Governance and Artificial Intelligence (AI) implementation projects. This position will oversee strategic data initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, regulatory compliance, and innovation goals.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Delivery & ExecutionManage full project lifecycle for data governance and AI initiatives-from planning to delivery and closure.Oversee production releases and deployments for enterprise data and AI platforms.Ensure adherence to PMO standards, change management protocols, and compliance requirements.Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to defined scope.Data Governance LeadershipDevelop and implement enterprise data governance and AI frameworks, policies, and procedures.Lead data quality, classification, lineage, and metadata management initiatives.Ensure compliance with data privacy, regulatory, and audit requirements.AI Project ManagementLead AI and machine learning project implementations-from requirements through deployment.Manage integration of AI solutions across enterprise systems and ensure ethical AI governance.Oversee model validation, risk management, and performance monitoring processes.Stakeholder & Risk ManagementEngage with business, technical, legal, compliance, and risk stakeholders to ensure alignment.Present updates and recommendations to senior leadership.Identify, assess, and mitigate project and data-related risks.Coordinate with cybersecurity teams for secure data and AI implementations.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.PMP certification strongly preferred.5+ years of project management experience in data governance, AI, or enterprise technology.Expertise in data governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and AI lifecycle management.Proven success delivering complex, cross-functional data or AI projects.Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership skills.Knowledge of the energy sector or related industries is an asset.These roles offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical IT resilience, data, and AI transformation programs. Both positions begin as 3-month contracts with the intention to extend to 12 months and beyond, depending on performance and project needs.Apply here or send your resume to