Full Job Description
THE ROLE
The Project Director, Identity and Access Management (IAM), serves as the business champion and executive lead for enterprise identity modernization initiatives. The incumbent is accountable for ensuring IAM projects deliver the intended business outcomes, align with organizational priorities, and support the organization's security, compliance, operational efficiency, and digital transformation objectives. The Project Director provides strategic leadership throughout the project lifecycle, overseeing stakeholder engagement, business readiness, governance, change management, and executive communications. Working closely with business leaders, technical architects, cybersecurity teams, vendors, and project delivery teams, the Project Director ensures the successful implementation and adoption of identity management capabilities across the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
Education, Certifications and Licenses
College diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field AND several years of experience in information management and information technology or a related field
Experience
In leading the delivery of IM/IT initiatives
In IM/IT solutions management
In planning, evaluating and advancing IM/IT network, systems, security projects
In developing requirements for core IM/IT systems
In the product development lifecycle
In managing stakeholders and third party providers
In delivering distributed IM/IT systems
In negotiating and managing contracts for IM/IT services
In technical and business documentation
In project lifecycle
In project scope and change management in multi-technology environments
In Request for Proposal (RFP) development and execution
In personnel administration
In budget administration
Competencies, Skills and Abilities
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English or French Essential, Bilingual an asset
Reading: Advanced
Writing: Functional
Oral: Advanced
BENEFITS AVAILABLE
Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.
Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.
Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.
Learning and Development: Tuition Reimbursement Program, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.
Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.
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OTHER INFORMATION
This is a hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.
This position is a one-year term.
You may be eligible to receive a Scarce Skills Premium for this position as outlined in the IT Scarce Skills Compensation Agreement.
START DATE
September 07, 2026