Project Manager, Academic Systems

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage a portfolio of academic systems and digital transformation projects using PMO standards and methodologies.
• Develop andmaintainprogram roadmaps project plans schedules milestones and interdependencies.
• Track and report on project performance including scope schedule risks issues and outcomes.
• Support prioritization sequencing and resource planning across multiple initiatives.
• Contribute to benefits realization planning and post-implementation evaluation.

• Establish and apply project governance structures decision-making frameworks and approval processes.
• Developmaintain and enforce standardized PMO artifacts including project charters work plans risk registers status reports and change logs.
• Manage change control processes and assess impacts to scope timelines and resources.
• Ensure projects align with BCNET policies standards and reporting requirements.

• Serve as a primary point of coordination between institutional stakeholders BCNET teams vendors and external partners.
• Facilitate steering committees project working groups and executive-level updates.
• Manage vendor delivery contractual milestones and dependencies across multiple projects.
• Support alignment across institutions while accommodating local requirements within shared initiatives.

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of projects from initiation through implementation and stabilization.
• Coordinate readiness activities integrations and handoffs to operational teams.
• Ensure training communication and change management activitiesare incorporatedinto project plans.

• Capture lessons learned and performance metrics to improve project delivery practices.
• Develop reusable templates toolkits and documentation to support consistent and scalable delivery.
• Contribute to the ongoing maturity and effectiveness of BCNETs PMO.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Project Management Information Systems Education Technology or a related field.
• 3-5 yearsof experience managing complex projects or programs preferably within post-secondary public sector or shared-services environments or;
• 3-5 years of experience managing complex projects or programs supporting Registrars Office academic administration or student systems.
• Experience working within a PMO or applying formal project management methodologies (e.g. PMI PRINCE2 Agile/Hybrid).
• Knowledge of or certification in change management (e.g. ACMPProsci)
• Proven experience in web developmentUXSharePoint (development and administration) and leading or supporting platform and content migrations.

• Project & Program Management: Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects using standardized PMO practices.
• Governance & Reporting: Strong experience with executive reporting project controls and decision support.
• Risk Issue & Change Management:Proven ability toproactively manage delivery risks and changes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled at collaborating with senior leaders cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Experience coordinating vendor delivery and third-party dependencies.
• Communication & Documentation: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational & Analytical Skills: Ability to prioritize synthesize information and manage competing demands.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed multi-institution environment.

Benefits and Perks:

• Hybrid Work Model: Flexibility to work remotely and in our Downtown Vancouver office.
• Note: The first two weeks of employment will be in-person at our downtown office location for onboarding and training purposes.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive coverage from day one including extended health dental vision and a wellness allowance.
• Defined Pension Plan: Secure your future with our defined benefits pension plan.
• Professional Development: Annual allowance for skill-building and growth opportunities.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days personal days sick days and year-end office closure.
• Volunteer Day: One paid day annually to support a cause you care about.
• Inclusive Culture: Supportive workplace with team-building events and activities.
• Convenient Office Location: Easy access by transit and close to great coffee spots!

About BCNET:

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