Job Description

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.