Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Project Manager to join our Client’s based in Halifax, Information & Technology department. In this critical role, you will lead a portfolio of business and technology projects from initiation through to successful delivery. This Senior Project Manager will drive software implementations and technology transformation initiatives, lead cross-functional process improvement efforts, and provide strategic guidance to ensure that solutions are optimized, sustainable, and in line with enterprise objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with scope, timeline, and budget.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, define milestones, manage risks, and allocate resources effectively.
• Secure project funding through established processes.
• Oversee and manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial accountability.
• Collaborate closely with business analysts, technical teams, and stakeholders to capture requirements and define deliverables.
• Apply project management best practices, methodologies, and tools to maximize efficiency.
• Provide consistent and transparent project updates to the steering committee and relevant stakeholders.
• Foster open communication across cross-functional teams and ensure stakeholder needs are met.
• Monitor project progress using dashboards and ensure compliance with PMO standards.
• Lead change management processes and perform change control activities as needed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Mentor, motivate, and guide project teams to foster collaboration and resolve conflicts effectively.

Qualifications

• Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience managing business and technology projects.
• Proven experience implementing enterprise project management frameworks, information systems, and digital solutions.
• Prior experience in the utility, government, or public sector is considered a strong asset.
• Experience in enterprise architecture and establishing IT service delivery programs/practices.
• Solid understanding of ITIL and other IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture methodologies such as TOGAF.
• Ability to comprehend technical aspects of IT projects, including software, infrastructure, and cybersecurity impacts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and analytically.
• Data-driven decision-making capabilities to track project success and make informed recommendations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Planner, and Visio Professional.
• Skilled in collaboration tools such as SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Suite.