IT Project Manager
Job Description
<p><strong>Wage: Commensurate with experience <br></strong><strong>Hours of Work: 2 Year Term Position. Full-Time (35-40 hours per week) <br></strong><strong>Location: Whitehorse, Yukon</strong></p> <p>At Air North we believe that connecting people is more than just a business—it’s a mission. With every flight, we’re bridging communities, empowering travelers, and showcasing the beauty of the North, and other exciting Canadian destinations. When you join our team, you become part of a close-knit group that works together to make travel safe, enjoyable, and memorable. From our attentive service to our famous warm cookies served on board, every detail reflects our commitment to a welcoming experience with true Yukon hospitality. Join us if you’re passionate about making a difference and eager to be part of an airline that values community and commitment.</p> <hr> <p><span style="color: rgb(10, 81, 161);"><strong>Why join us?</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Phenomenal <span style="text-decoration: underline;">local and international flight benefits</span> for you and your family!</li> <li>Extra travel benefits such as hotels and cruises</li> <li>Employer paid health & dental benefits</li> <li>Group RRSP investment options</li> <li>Cargo shipping benefits</li> <li>Vehicle and home heating fuel discounts through Chieftain Energy for you and your family</li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(10, 81, 161);"><strong>Role Summary:</strong></span></p> <p>The IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering complex IT initiatives that align with organizational objectives. This position acts as the liaison between technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership to ensure successful project outcomes. The PM drives project governance, manages risks, optimizes resources, and ensures delivery within scope, time, and budget while maintaining high-quality standards.</p> <p><span style="color: rgb(10, 81, 161);"><strong>Key Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>IT Project Portfolio & Demand Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Partner with IT Leadership and business units to identify, evaluate, and prioritize project demands</li> <li>Participate in the intake and assessment process for new project requests, ensuring alignment with strategic goals</li> <li>Manage a portfolio of IT projects, balancing competing priorities and resource constraints</li> <li>Maintain visibility into the project roadmap and forecast team capacity across active and upcoming initiatives</li> </ul> <p><strong>Project Planning & Execution</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead end-to-end project delivery for initiatives such as system implementations, infrastructure upgrades, and digital transformation efforts</li> <li>Provide project management support for business-led initiatives outside of IT as requested, applying the same governance, planning, and delivery standards</li> <li>Develop project charters and secure stakeholder sign-off on objectives, scope, and success criteria prior to execution</li> <li>Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies</li> </ul> <p><strong>Stakeholder Management & Communication</strong></p> <ul> <li>Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders of all levels</li> <li>Facilitate regular status u