Project Manager (12 month term)

Why Pythian: At Pythian, we are experts in strategic database and analytics services, driving digital transformation and operational excellence. Pythian, a multinational company, was founded in 1997 and started by ensuring the reliability and performance of mission-critical databases. We quickly earned a reputation for solving tough data challenges. We were there when the industry moved from on-premises to cloud environments, and as enterprises sought more from their data, we expanded our competencies to include advanced analytics. Today, we empower organizations to embrace transformation and leverage advanced technologies, including AI, to stay competitive. We deliver innovative solutions that meet each client’s data goals and have built strong partnerships with Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and Snowflake. The powerful combination of our extensive expertise in data and cloud and our ability to keep on top of the latest bleeding edge technologies make us the perfect partner to help mid and large-sized businesses transform to stay ahead in today’s rapidly changing digital economy. Why you: We are looking for an experienced and delivery-focused Project Manager to join our PMO. In this role, you will own end to end delivery of technical engagements ranging from data migration, data engineering, cloud modernization, AI/ML, Gemini Enterprise AI Enablement, and database transformation projects. You will serve as the central coordination point between client stakeholders, engineering teams, our partners and internal Pythian stakeholders, driving projects to completion on time, within scope, and on budget. This is a hands-on, execution oriented role that requires strong leadership, proactive risk management, and the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. If this is you, and you wonder what it would be like to work at Pythian, reach out to us and find out! Intrigued to see what a life is like at Pythian? Check out #pythianlife on LinkedIn and follow @loveyourdata on Instagram! Not the right job for you? Check out what other great jobs Pythian has open around the world! Pythian Careers What you will be doing: Project Delivery & Execution

Project Manage end-to-end delivery of technical projects across data migration,data engineering ,AI/ML ,cloud modernization ,and database transformation engagements.
Establish and manage realistic ,committed project schedules that account for deadlines ,dependencies ,resources ,and costs .
Ensure project completion on time ,within scope ,and within approved budget; monitor performanceand recommend schedule changes ,cost adjustments ,or resource additions as needed .
Establish milestones ,monitor adherence to master plansandschedules ,and proactively identifyand resolve project issues through appropriate corrective actions .
Operate across both Agileand waterfall delivery frameworks ,applyingthe right methodologyto the engagement context .

Risk ,Issue & Change Management

Implement proactive early warning systems to detect projects heading into distressand formulate structured get-to-green recovery plans .
Track project risks ,issues ,and budgeton a weekly basis; escalateand present findings to Customer Sponsorand Steering Committee at least monthly .
Maintain rigorous change control discipline ,ensuring all scope changes are documented ,approved ,and reflectedin updated project baselines .
Provide actionable recommendations on howto handle risksand delivery challenges ,not just identification .

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Serve as the primary point of contact for client project teams,seniorstakeholders ,our partnersand internal Pythian stakeholders throughoutthe engagement lifecycle .
Communicate project status ,decisions ,risks,and milestones through regular meetings ,structured status reports,and ad hoc updates basedon stakeholder needs .
Deliver executive-level presentations with clarityand confidence.Both writtenand verbal .
Secure formal acceptanceand approvalof deliverables fromthe Project Sponsorand key stakeholders at defined milestones.

Scope & Contract Management

Own the Statement of Work(SOW)and ensure adherenceto all contractual obligations throughoutthe project lifecycle .
Interface with engineering teamsand client organizations to clarify ,document,and manage project requirementsandscope boundaries .
Ensure all backlog requirements meetthe definitionof ready before enteringthe development pipeline,and manage schedulingand communicationof deployments.

Resource & Backlog Management

Manage active project workand backlog,addressing prioritiesand communicating capacityandsourcing needs tot eam membersand delivery stakeholders .
Protect project schedules amidst changing resourcing demands; model staffing scenariosandestimate resource risks proactively.
Understand customer production needsandt determine staffing models,release plans,and delivery roadmaps tomeet those needs,directingthe team accordingly.

Agile Ceremonies & Team Collaboration

Lead Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning,Sprint Reviews Retrospectives,and Daily Stand-ups ensuring meaningful participationand continuous improvement.
Drive clear definitions of Sprint Goalsandsure team alignmenton prioritiesand delivery commitments.

-Foster a collaborative accountable,and delivery focused team culture across internaland client-side team members. Tools & Process

Leverage tools such as Jira,Jira Plans Confluence,and Smartsheet for planning tracking,and reporting.
Apply AI assist toolsand techniquesto enhance productivity reporting,and decision-making across engagements Gemini Enterprise Atlassian Rovo etc.
Maintain accurateandu p-to-date project documentation including RAID logs status reports resource plans,and financial trackers.

What we need from you: -7+ years of project management experience in an IT Services or professional services environment. -Proven expertise in Agile methodologies(Scrum Kanan)project planning risk trackingand mitigation financial trackingandsenior stakeholder management. -PMP CSM PMI -ACP -a plus -Hands-on experience managing technically complex projects including data migrations data engineering cloud migrations or AI /ML implementations. -Proficiency with JIRA Jira Plans Confluence,and Smartsheet for project trackingandrepor ting. -Experience with AI-assisted tools for project management reporting automation or decision support -a plus. -Comfortable presentingto VPs SVPs & C-level stakeholders. -Familiarity with cloud platforms GCP Azure -a plus -Demonstrated abilityto lead cross-functional technology teamsandrived alignment across engineering delivery,and business stakeholders. -Experience managing projects with contractual SOW obligations change control,and client escalations. -Self-motivated withthe abilityto handle significant context-switching in a fast-paced client-facing environment. -Comfortable working during EST business hourswith availabilityto support EMEA-based projects as needed. -Bachelor's degreein Information Technology Computer Science Business or a related field. What you will receive:

Love your career: Competitive total rewards package Blog during work hours; take a day offand volunteerfor your favorite charity .
Love your coworkers: Collaboratewith someofthe bestand brightestin the industry!
Love your development: Hone your skills or learn new oneswith our substantial training allowance participatein professional development days attend training become certified whateveryou like!
Love your workspace: We give you allthe equipmentyou needto work from home includinga laptopwith your choiceof OS,and an annual budgetto personalizeyour work environment!
Love yourself: Pythiancares aboutthe healthand well-beingof our team You will havean annual wellness budgetto make yourselfa priority(use it ongym memberships massages fitnessand more) Additionally,you will receivea generous amountof paid vacationandsick days as wellas a dayoffto volunteerfor your favorite charity.

Hiring Disclaimer

The successful applicantwill needto fulfill therequirements necessaryto obtaina background check .
Accommodations are availableupon requestfor candidates takingpartin any aspectof theselection process .
Pythian is lookingto fill this positionas soonas possibleas this positionis for an activeand open position .

AI Disclaimer Pythian may utilize Enterprise Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools or features throughout its hiring process These tools help us manage high volumesof applications efficientlyand may be employedto review applications analyze resumes,and assistwith other recruitment steps While Pythian uses AI in its hiring process,it does not substitutefor human judgment Our Talent Acquisition Team reviews all AI-generated recommendations,and thesystem is subjectto regular bias audits to ensure fairnessand compliancewith all applicable employmentand human rights laws All final hiring decisionsare made by,and remainthe responsibilityof human decision-makers By applyingfor this position,you consentto Pythian’s useof theseAI toolsin theevaluationof your application You have therightto requesta human reviewof any solelyAI-driven decisionor to requestan accommodation Should you require further details regardingthe processingof your data please reach outto us. The pay range for this role is:85 000 -A090 000 CAD per year (Canada: Ottawa Office)