This position requires in-person collaboration up to five days a week. This arrangement is subject to change based on business requirements.
Why WestJet Since our story took off in 1996, WestJet has strived to enrich the lives of everyone in our world; a career with us is no exception. We're proud to be one of Canada's most admired and respected corporate cultures and continuously aim for the highest standards of service and success.
Join us, this is where your career story takes off. As a Senior Project Manager, Technology Portfolio, you will lead some of WestJet's most important initiatives across technology, enterprise, and business functions. You will work at the intersection of strategy, and technology, delivering projects that create measurable value for our guests, our people, and the business.
Overview Of The Role Reporting to the Senior Manager, Technology Portfolio & Planning, the Senior Project Manager leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of medium to large, cross-functional projects, including technology implementations, enterprise initiatives, and business-led change. You will take work from approved intake through delivery and handover, applying WestJet's project delivery framework and governance gates, while keeping scope, schedule, budget, and resources aligned to the approved business case.
Success in this role requires strong delivery discipline, clear communication with executives, and the ability to bring people together around a common objective in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of technology, enterprise, and cross-functional projects through the project lifecycle and governance gates
Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths
Own project scope, budget, and resource plans; manage change control and forecast accurately with Finance
Partner with business sponsors, technology teams, architects, vendors, and operational groups to align priorities and drive execution
Facilitate steering committees, stage-gate reviews, and decision forums with clear recommendations
Identify, elevate, and manage risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies across multiple workstreams
Monitor project health and benefits realization; report status, variances, and outcomes to the portfolio and senior leadership




Support change management and operational readiness to ensure successful adoption and handover
Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams and contributors
Contribute to continuous improvement of WestJet's delivery methodology, templates, and tools
Experience & Qualifications Required Qualifications 8+ years of progressive experience leading large-scale projects or programs, including technology delivery
Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholder groups
Robust command of project management practices: scope, schedule, budget, resource, governance, and risk management
Proficiency with project and portfolio tools (e.g., MS Project, Planner, Jira, or similar)
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Experience working with and influencing executive leadership
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced workplace
Bachelor's degree in business, Technology, or a related field
PMP, Agile, Scrum, Lean, or related certification
Preferred Qualifications Experience delivering technology-enabled business transformation, including systems implementation and digital platforms
Experience delivering both Waterfall and Agile/hybrid projects
Airline, travel, hospitality, retail, or other service-industry experience
Experience within a PMO or portfolio governance setting, including stage gates and funding approvals
Experience in large, complex organizations undergoing enterprise change
Who You Are You are a strategic thinker who can connect big-picture objectives with practical execution plans. You enjoy solving complex problems, building alignment across diverse stakeholders, and delivering meaningful outcomes. You are equally comfortable discussing technology architecture, operational realities, and business impact, and you bridge gaps between teams to get the work done.
The Benefits Of Being a WestJetter A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date




Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs
About WestJet Group Of Companies WestJet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, WestJet has pioneered low-cost travel in Canada, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population in Canada by more than 50 per cent. Since the Sunwing Airlines integration in 2025, more than 15,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to our global network of more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. The WestJet Group is a major Canadian employer and includes WestJet Airlines, WestJet Encore and Sunwing Vacations Group. We're Canada’s leading value airline and largest vacation provider, with a united purpose of providing affordable and accessible air and vacation travel to Canadians.
Our safety promise At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. Safety and security are shared responsibilities all team members are expected to use safe work practices to ensure their well‑being and the safety of others. WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well‑being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place WestJet's operations at risk. All roles that are identified as Safey‑Sensitive are required to pass a Pre‑Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet'sAlcohol and Drug Policy.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion We embrace what makes each of us unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. We welcome diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds so if you're passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply – even if you don't meet every qualification listed. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility throughout the selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].
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📌 Senior Project Manager, Technology Portfolio (Alberta)
🏢 WestJet Group
📍 Alberta