Location: Winnipeg, on-site 
Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English required
Duration: Contract, 1 year term 
Background Check Requirement: Clean criminal record check required prior to start

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where your work directly shapes the success of a province wide technology program. In this position, you will guide complex initiatives, support cross functional teams, and ensure the program delivers measurable outcomes that matter.

You will join a public sector environment that values clarity, strong governance, and collaboration. Working closely with project managers, stakeholders, and government partners, you will bring strategic oversight, operational coordination, and trusted leadership to a diverse portfolio of initiatives.

What’s in it for You

You will join a workplace that values structure, transparency, and teamwork. You will also have the opportunity to influence high impact projects, work closely with senior stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts within a mature PMO environment. This role offers a meaningful platform to advance your leadership experience while supporting services that impact communities across the province.

Your Responsibilities

• In this role, you will develop a deep understanding of each project within the program and how they connect.
• You will oversee and coordinate dependencies across all projects to ensure alignment and reduce risks.
• You will support program, project, and resource planning while ensuring adherence to PMO governance standards and policies.
• You will liaise with stakeholders, ensuring timely communication and accurate reporting.
• You will work closely with project managers to guide the project lifecycle, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and within scope.
• You will track project status, KPIs, and overall performance to support accountability.
• You will engage in vendor evaluation, selection, and contract negotiations.
• You will contribute to ongoing PMO process improvements.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience managing Information Technology projects.
• PMP or Prince2 Practitioner certification.
• Solid knowledge of project management methodologies and strategic planning.
• Experience leading teams within a provincial government environment.
• Strong understanding of IT, cyber security, and their application to business needs.
• Exceptional facilitation, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong leadership, analysis, problem solving, and organizational abilities.

*Two references are required for submission 

Why Partner with Altis

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.