Senior Project Manager
Jsi
We are looking for a seasoned Senior Project Manager to join our Project Management Office (PMO) within the Product Development department. This role is a key part of a company-wide initiative to modernize our software suite, which has evolved over the past 25 years and is now undergoing a strategic, multi-year transformation.
As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for coordinating efforts across departments and workstreams to ensure alignment and progress toward a three-year product development roadmap. You’ll work closely with stakeholders from Product, Engineering, QA, Security, Customer Success, Sales, and other teams to bring structure, transparency, and momentum to a high-impact modernization effort.
Key Responsibilities
-
Facilitate planning, coordination, and execution of cross-departmental projects aligned with our three-year modernization roadmap.
-
Partner with development managers, other project managers, and functional stakeholders to define project scopes, dependencies, milestones, and resourcing needs.
-
Develop and manage integrated project plans that account for both the transition from legacy systems and the development of new platforms.
-
Proactively identify risks, issues, and roadblocks—and drive timely resolution through coordination and communication.
-
Facilitate regular status updates and working sessions with internal stakeholders to maintain alignment and focus.
-
Track key milestones, manage timelines, and ensure executive visibility into progress and performance metrics.
-
Promote consistency in project planning and delivery through the application of PMO best practices, effective documentation, and relevant tools.
-
Support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all workstreams.
Qualifications
-
7+ years of project management experience in software development or technology delivery.
-
Strong background managing multi-year, cross-functional initiatives in mature or legacy environments.
- Deep understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and hybrid approaches.
-
Proven ability to influence without authority and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
-
Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
-
Proficiency in project tracking and collaboration tools
-
PMP, PMI-ACP, or other recognized project management certification is preferred.
-
Bachelor’s degree in a related field; additional certifications or advanced degrees a plus.
How We Work
You will be expected to work in a remote/hybrid environment reporting to our Kanata, Ontario location 2 or more times per week.
About JSI
JSI is built on purpose, that of making a difference in the world.
Founded in 1979, this privately-owned technology company is the North American leader in designing and developing acquisition, collection and analysis solutions for law enforcement and intelligence communities.
With 4Sight – JSI’s single, unified, product suite – customers can combine any number of disparate data sources into a highly intuitive, visually-focused platform. The result? JSI’s customers spend less time working with data and more time seeing patterns, understanding trends, and gaining perspective (and making the world a safer place).
With over 400 employees and a strong, growing global presence in Canada, the U.S., Australia, and Germany, JSI is not only the dominant player in its industry, it is also known for its fun, high-performing, purpose-driven corporate culture.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), JSI will provide accommodation-accessible formats, and communication supports for the interview process upon request.