Project Manager

**Project Manager:**
On behalf of our Education client, Procom is searching for a Project Manager for a 10-month role. This position is remote with regular collaboration with teams in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

**Project Manager - Job Description:**
The project involves the implementation of a new cloud-based Student Information System (SIS) called Thesis Elements, replacing the existing OCSM system. This initiative is part of a collaborative effort across Saskatchewan Regional Colleges and Dumont Technical Institute, starting with Great Plains College.

**Project Manager - Responsibilities:**
• Represent the client at key meetings such as Project Manager meetings, Steering Committee meetings, and Vendor workshops.
• Act as the primary contact for Thesis Elements and the implementation vendor.
• Ensure accountability to the Statement of Work, maintaining project schedules and reporting on status, expenditures, and risks.
• Identify resource shortfalls and prepare recommendations.
• Work with Ministry Project Sponsor/Manager to ensure vendor deliverables and manage Change Order Processes.
• Provide guidance to local college project teams and support the collection of business processes.
• Oversee data-related activities and coordinate SIS configuration tasks.

**Project Manager - Mandatory Skills:**
• Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale technology implementations.
• Strong experience in managing multi-stakeholder projects.
• Proven ability in vendor management and negotiation.
• Risk, issue, and dependency management experience.
• Effective communication with executive stakeholders and technical teams.
• Coordination of cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.

**Project Manager – Nice-to-Have Skills:**
• Knowledge of the Saskatchewan post-secondary/college sector.
• Experience with public sector or education technology projects.
• Project management credentials such as PMP or PRINCE2.

**Project Manager – Assignment Length:**
This is a 10-month contract position.

**Project Manager - Start Date:**
ASAP.

**Project Manager - Assignment Location:**
Remote, with regular collaboration with teams in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.