IT Project Manager

Who We Are
Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm. Our firm’s 950 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London, Johannesburg and an office in the professional and retail district known as Taza (/Ta-Zah/) on Tsuut’ina lands. Providing strategic and thoughtful advice in all areas of business law, our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals. Our clients interests are paramount in all that we do and we take pride in supporting our communities. We are a place where bright, talented, and collegial people want to work together and we work hard together to achieve our goals in a collaborative and efficient way.

A Day In The Life 

We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join our Firmwide IT department and play a key role in driving technology initiatives that support our business objectives. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage project lifecycles, and ensure successful delivery on time, within scope, and on budget. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to navigate complex projects in a dynamic business environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee multiple IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they align with business goals and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Define project scope, objectives, key deliverables, and resource requirements. Establish clear timelines and budgets while proactively managing scope changes, risks, and budget constraints.
• Work closely with senior leadership, department heads, IT teams, and external vendors to ensure alignment, transparency, and collaboration across all project phases.
• Inspire, mentor, and guide project teams to achieve milestones and high-performance outcomes. Foster a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Ensure project success by driving execution through the application of project management principles and methodologies
• Analyzes and defines business requirements for the business to gain project approval, or planning projects while documenting business requirements, analyzing and mapping business workflows or processes.
• Maintain regular communications with team and business stakeholders to ensure necessary and appropriate steps are taken to resolve difficulties, which may impede progress or compromise achievement of project’s objectives
• Maintain detailed status updates, dashboards, and reports to track project progress and present key insights to senior leadership and major stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while ensuring effective change management strategies are in place to support user adoption and business continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of three years of project management experience within an IT environment.
• PMP Certification is required. Additional certifications (e.g. Agile, Scrum Master, Prosci) are an asset.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure software implementations and cloud-based solutions. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools (MS Project, Planner, Monday).
• Law firm or professional services experience is preferred.
• Exceptional ability to manage cross-functional teams, facilitate discussions, and influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong client-facing communication skills (both oral and written) to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable business insights.
• Ability to anticipate challenges, analyze business needs, and implement creative solutions that drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Highly organized with advanced time management skills, able to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive matters with integrity, professionalism, and discretion.

Why Work With Us

Fasken is dedicated to rewarding your contributions and encouraging your professional development. We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth.  Our benefits include:

• A health and wellness subsidy
• An annual education & tuition reimbursement
• Flexible medical and dental benefits (effective from day 1)
• Short term and long-term disability insurance
• Personal days
• Employee & family assistance program
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions
• Monetary incentive for employee referrals
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives
• An engaging firm culture that celebrates our hardworking and dedicated people

Diversity and Inclusion

At Fasken we believe a diverse workplace comprises individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. Fasken is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Accessibility and Accommodation

It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verifications.

Compensation

The typical salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity.

Your Application

We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be considered.