Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager
Job ID: 84045
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Overview:
Our government client in Winnipeg, MB is looking for a Project Manager resource for a 24-month contract (an initial 6-month contract with an extension option of an additional 18-month) reference 29954-RFR-DTS-043. The position is preferred to be onsite in Winnipeg, MB but remote will be considered.
What you will be doing:
Our client views Project Management as the comprehensive management and control of all aspects of the project throughout all phases of its life cycle to achieve prescribed objectives defined in terms of Project Manager Responsibilities. Through the application of appropriate management techniques, the Project Manager will lead and manage the efforts of the Project Team to achieve the objectives of the project to meet project requirements. The Project Manager is expected to work competently using several project management methodologies including but not limited to waterfall, agile and hybrid.
Project Initiation and Planning
General
Responsible for regular communication with all project stakeholders' groups including the project owner, project teams and resources, consultants, and staff.
Responsible to direct the activities and deliverables of assigned project management resources.
Review, record and manage contract change management within authority and approval framework.
Actively monitor all risks and opportunities to the project, communicating with project stakeholders including but not limited to project team, owners and Service Providers regularly.
Will be responsible for coordinating and managing all activities required to be complete the projects.
Responsible for project entry and data management within project management framework and information management systems.
Budgeting and Schedule
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules ensuring integration of capital and operating streams and providing regular updates to the manager identified for their project.
Operate within the approved project budget in accordance with the capital framework. Weekly reporting and tracking is expected using internal systems which will include but is not limited to both actual and forecasted monthly project spending.
Manage implementation for conformity within the approved project requirements, including detailed scheduling and coordination.
Procurement
The PM will work with consultants and external and internal stakeholders and be responsible for defining the requirements of the project including the detailed design documents and specifications up to a tender ready document package. Support and participate in the tendering process including assisting the selection committee to award the tender to the qualified proponent and issue the contract. Development of project scope, quality, budget, schedule, risk, and adhering to all federal, provincial and municipal acts and regulations, laws and legislation.
Develop the procurement plan in accordance with Manitoba obligations and policies for the project.
Project Execution, Monitoring and Controlling
General
Delivery of project plan to ensure alignment of project goals and expectations including management of Service Providers and contractors, manage and control project scope, schedule and budget, quality, risks, communications, stakeholders and change control
Manage all changes to scope through project charter and/or Change Order process, review and approve submitted costs and track against both approved budget and schedule. Advise Manager when project budget increase or schedule delay is projected to occur. Work within systems to seek and obtain approvals.
Project Manager is required to monitor and navigate project through internal processes such as Architectural Review Board (ARB) approval process.
Responsible to manage project budget including review and process progress claims, advising on timing of final payment and release of holdback monies. Biweekly/Weekly reporting and tracking is expected using internal systems/processes including but not limited to Cash flow reporting of both actual and forecasted monthly project spend.
Responsible to conduct start up meeting, attend bi-weekly client meetings and other as required. The PM will be required to provide regular communication including reporting on projects status, budget and schedule using systems and templates.
Track and manage overall Project opportunities and risks. Maximizing opportunities and managing issues. Work with Stakeholders to inform the issue and provide recommendations to be communicated Project Manager as necessary.
Manage quality assurance and control requirements ensuring work conforms to the contract including review of mock-ups and deficiency reviews.
Responsible to manage and coordinate provision of staff training on new systems.
Responsible for project entry and data management within project management framework and information management systems.
Procurement
Work to tender, recommend, select and negotiate contracts with vendors.
Project Close Out
Conduct project closeout review.
Assemble and review all necessary project close out information including transfer to operations, as-built documents, training manuals etc.
Lessons learned with all stakeholders and clients
Final project close out.
What you must have:
Minimum of ten (10) + years of experience managing Information Technology projects
Valid PMP Certification or Prince2 Practitioner certification.
Expertise in project lifecycles, and project planning including Resource, cost, and schedule estimation.
Experience developing business cases
Experience planning and managing projects in a Public Sector organization
Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
Excellent interpersonal and listening skills
Strong facilitation skills
Strong critical thinking and problem resolution skills
Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
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.
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