Project Manager

Overview:
Our government client in Regina, SK is looking for a Project Manager for a 13+ month contract to start, with possible extensions, reference #C19004468. This position is preferred to be local to the Regina area but candidates can be remote located anywhere in Canada.


What you will be doing:
Our client is currently looking for one (1) Project Manager, with information technology experience. This Project Manager will manage the implementation of clinically focused information technology projects. This may include managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, with many stakeholders and many complex needs. The Project Manager will report to the Director of Citizen and Referral Services and will provide the required decision and project management support to ensure projects stay on time and on budget with high-quality deliverables. This is a highly visible, busy, and challenging role.
The Successful Supplier will undertake the subsequent tasks and responsibilities, which include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage, schedule and coordinate all aspects of the project over the entire project life;

• Support an effective, proactive cross-functional project team that may consist of both management & non-management individuals in an environment that encourages innovation, teamwork, initiative and open communications; promotes and models the corporate values. Recognize both personal and team success;

• Maintain a high level of competency in project management related disciplines;

• Assist project team members as required, in the successful project implementation, project planning, project management, change management & transition, and communications;

• Monitor and report project progress to the project team, steering committee and sponsors.

• Communicate to all levels of stakeholders of project using an appropriate method of communication in a timely manner. Ensure a common understanding by setting expectations in accordance with the project plan, in order to align the stakeholders and team members;

• Provide delivery oversight to requirements gathering, detailed design and future state development; and

• Lead, direct and manage project staff to ensure the effective use of resources. Maximize performance by developing, mentoring and sustaining a high degree of expertise amongst project staff. Organize and direct work including prioritizing.

What you must have:

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) designation;

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in managing large-scale (provincial or equivalent in scope) IT software or infrastructure projects

• A post-secondary degree in Business Administration or equivalent;

• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience driving project management in a busy, multifaceted environment;

• Previous experience in managing large scale IT software or infrastructure projects;

• Previous experience in organizational change management;

• Previous experience working in a healthcare environment;

• Proven experience utilizing project planning and estimating skills;

The ability to create and manage work breakdown structures (WBS);

• Familiarity with current IT platforms and methodologies and understand how they will be utilized for this role;

• Knowledge of IT support environment processes and the use of information systems;

• Previous experience working collaboratively with IT and non-IT stakeholders; and

• The proven ability to work independently, or within a team in a fast pace and at times unstructured environment with changing priorities.

The ideal Resource should also have the following skills and capabilities:

• Advanced computer skills, including but not limited to MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Visio), be detail oriented and be skilled at developing presentations, reports and documentation using all MS Office Suite programs;

• A strong capability in establishing and maintaining excellent interpersonal relationships with external and internal stakeholders;

• A well-developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information utilizing plain language;

• The ability to quickly grasp and understand technical concepts and systems;

• An excellent multi-tasking, facilitation, troubleshooting, time management, problem solving and customer service skills; and

The ideal Resource possesses the following personal characteristics

• Detail Oriented

• Analytical, and Result-oriented

• Customer Focused

• Strong Interpersonal and Team Orientation

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.