Job Description

SEM ltd is looking for an

Information Systems Project Manager.

SEM ltd is a vendor of personnel for several clients throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The purpose of this job advertisement is to source highly skilled local professionals for job placement opportunities that align with their experience.

Position Requirements:

The Project Manager will be required to manage all knowledge areas in the project life cycle. The consultant will:

Lead project delivery for a portfolio of IT projects which may vary in size and complexity

Define project goals and objective and ensure they are aligned with corporate goals and objectives

Define and manage project scope

Manage all project change requests through change order process

Plan, schedule and manage project timelines

Assist in the development and validation of project estimates and budgets and effectively manage those budgets

Provide financial reports and summaries as required

Establish work plan and define resource requirements and arrangement for assignment or recruitment of project resources

Define, manage and mitigate risk throughout the project

Establish project communication plan and clearly communicate project expectations to team members, management teams and stakeholders, ensuring that project information is disseminated to the appropriate stakeholders at the appropriate time

Determine frequency and content of project status reports

Ensure proper quality management processes are followed

Manage internal and external stakeholders expectations

Define and disseminate project success criteria

Develop and/or lead the Request for Information (RFI) or Request for Proposal (RFP) process and any contracts associated with assigned projects

Develop and build business relationships vital to project success

Responsible for vendor management, contract negotiations and vendor performance

Coach, mentor and motivate project team members and contractors throughout project life

Manage any conflict within the project team and between the team and the business/external parties as necessary

Ensure projects are effectively transitioned to operations

Conduct project lesson learned and develop summary and recommendation reports

Adhere to all corporate policies and procedures

Other duties as required

The consulting services will be carried out on-site in St. John's, Newfoundland. The consultant must be available to attend in-person meetings as required

Education Requirements:

The Consultant should have the following qualifications and experience:

Minimum education level of a University Degree or equivalent College diploma with combined work experience

Minimum of ten (10 ) years direct work experience in project management, including all aspects of project life cycle

Strong leadership and team building skills

Strong decision making and conflict management skills

Ability to coach, motivate, build trust, negotiate and communicate

Demonstrate political, cultural and safety awareness

PMP certification is an asset

Experience managing projects in the Utilities industry is an asset

Expected Start Date: April 7, 2025

Expected End Date: April 7, 2026 with possibility of extension.

Email talent@semltd.ca

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

Project management: 10 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

PMP (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-17
Expected start date: 2025-04-07