Job Description

Serving students, staff, faculty and our wider community across all three campuses, the VPFA (Vice President Finance and Administration) leads and develops foundational support services to help achieve SFU's academic, research and community engagement missions. We deliver SFU's day-to-day operational and administrative needs through the work of Ancillary Services; Facilities Services; Finance; IT Services; and Safety & Risk Services. We collaboratively, respectfully and inclusively engage and work with our community partners to meet the needs of and make a difference in the everyday lives of the people we serve, in addition to creating a vibrant work culture of learning and growth for our over 600 staff.

SFU IT Services empowers the university to thrive and innovate through the effective use of data and technology, and is focused on improving the digital experience for our students, faculty, researchers and staff. Join our growing team as we build new solutions and services to support SFU's academic and research mission.

The Project Manager plans, implements, and evaluates large software application and/or infrastructure projects within the IT Services portfolio of information system projects. The Project Manager oversees quality control throughout project life cycles and works with project sponsors to address successful organizational change. The Project Manager oversees multiple projects within the IT Services portfolios, including application selection/development/upgrades, infrastructure/hardware installations, etc., in accordance with the University's strategic vision and roadmap.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computing Science, Business Administration or related discipline, and expert project management credentials related to systems and IT management, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), with eight years of related experience including experience in planning and completing large information technology projects, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of project management systems and the development of project management documentation (e.g., project charter, communication plans, RACI chart, risk mitigation, and change management plans, and project closure report).
• Good knowledge of change management and process documentation.
• Good knowledge of cost estimating and cost control.
• Excellent planning, financial management, and team management skills.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Excellent analytical reasoning, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to negotiate standards, costs, timelines, quality, and other considerations with stakeholders, contractors, and consultants.
• Ability to prepare Request For Proposal (RFP) and other contractual documents for the engagement of contractors and consultants.
• Ability to analyze business or technical problems and propose and implement solutions.
• Ability to build relationships and maintain rapport with stakeholders.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to team members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values for Simon Fraser University. SFU encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

Assignment End Date: 12 months from start date

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.