Job Title: Project Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of assigned projects throughout their lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Establish project objectives, scope, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring integration of capital and operational streams.
• Monitor project risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Ensure adherence to approved project budgets, providing regular tracking and reporting.
• Direct project team members and coordinate their activities to meet project requirements.
• Manage project procurement activities, including requirements definition, tendering, and vendor selection.
• Facilitate effective communication between stakeholders, including internal teams, external consultants, and government representatives.
• Ensure compliance with Manitoba's project management framework and approval processes, including Architectural Review Board (ARB) approvals.
• Track and manage overall project opportunities and risks, making recommendations as needed.
• Conduct project closeout activities, including lessons learned and transfer of project documentation.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing Information Technology projects.
• Valid PMP Certification or Prince2 Practitioner certification.
• Strong expertise in project lifecycle management, including cost, schedule, and resource estimation.
• Experience developing business cases and planning projects within a public sector organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong facilitation, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge and experience in multiple project management methodologies, including waterfall, agile, and hybrid approaches.
• Experience in the government sector required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PMP or Prince2 Practitioner certification (mandatory).

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with government procurement and contract management processes.
• Familiarity with Manitoba’s project management framework and internal processes.
• Experience using project management tools and software.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams in a public sector environment.

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.