IT Senior Project Manager

As the third largest City in British Columbia, the City of Burnaby is committed to creating and sustaining the best quality of life for our entire community.

As a City, we provide facilities and services that support a safe, connected, inclusive, healthy and dynamic community. With this in mind, comes great responsibility - we seek likeminded individuals who are passionate about the community, work with integrity and respect, and are innovative when it comes to the work and services Burnaby provides to our citizens.

Join a team driven by meaningful work to build a world-class city that we all want to live in and be in! The Information Technology (IT) Department has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join the Project Management Office team.

This position exists within a modern workplace that enjoys a hybrid remote working schedule, extended health and dental benefits, a pension program, in-house professional and leadership development, and subsidies for professional accreditation.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will work closely with stakeholders in the organization to plan and implement large, complex IT projects.

The incumbent will manage the day-to-day progress of all projects, develop project plans, timelines, and any identified project constraints.

You will also be accountable for the delivery of all in scope project activities, report on the execution of project plans with input from Project Team members and other stakeholders, facilitates project communication amongst stakeholder groups, identify and manage organizational change requirements for the project, manage the project scope change processes, and manage team performance of project tasks.

Additionally, you will develop and document the Project Charter in collaboration with business owners, chair the Project Steering Committee (PSC), working group(s) subcommittees as required, and exercises considerable independent judgement in all aspects of the work.

Follows PMI best practices, standards, and processes, including standard templates, governance requirements, tools and oversees the project team to ensure delivery of stated project goals.

Perform related work as required.

Requirements include a degree in information technology, computer science, business, computer engineering or a related discipline and 8 years of related experience in project management or supervision and PMP Certification, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience plus required technical or project.

The role requires thorough knowledge of project management techniques including management of budgets (operating and capital) procurement processes and administrative functions.

Working knowledge and experience with agile as well as waterfall project management concepts, practices, and deliverables.

The role requires sound technical knowledge of administrative principles and practices, and applicable divisional policies and procedures.

The role also requires skill in the use of various software applications including MS Office, Jira, MS Project, Visio, and online project management tools.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain concepts and topics to non-subject matter experts and build consensus and credibility amongst diverse stakeholder groups is required.

Driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia.

This is a temporary full time position until December 31, 2024.

The closing date for this competition has been extended until it is filled. New applications are welcome!

At the City of Burnaby, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that authentically mirrors the vibrant community we proudly serve.

We consistently embrace diversity and endeavor to build an inclusive workforce that celebrates the richness of our community.

We warmly welcome applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to join us in shaping a more vibrant and equitable future together.

Copies of relevant professional certificates or degrees will be required at the time of the interview.

We thank all candidates for applying, but only those short listed will be contacted.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.