- Term 6-month initial term followed by possibility of 18-month renewal
- Assigned Recruiter(s) Farah Ulla
- Job Opening ID 11782
- State/Province Manitoba
- Country Canada
- Number of Positions 3
- Work Experience 10+ Years
Job Description
Role Description:
Project Management Services:
- Manitoba views Project Management as the comprehensivemanagement and control of all aspects of the project throughout all phases ofits life cycle to achieve prescribed objectives defined in terms of ProjectManager Responsibilities. Through the application of appropriate managementtechniques, the Project Manager will lead and manage the efforts of the ProjectTeam to achieve the objectives of the project to meet project requirements. TheProject Manager is expected to work competently using several projectmanagement methodologies including but not limited to waterfall, agile andhybrid.
- Other responsibilities of a Project Manager are but notlimited to following
Project Initiation and Planning:
General:
- Responsible for regular communication with all projectstakeholders' groups including the project owner, project teams and resources,consultants, and Manitoba staff.
- Responsible to direct the activities and deliverables ofassigned project management resources.
- Review, record and manage contract change management withinManitoba authority and approval framework.
- Actively monitor all risks and opportunities to the project,communicating with project stakeholders including but not limited to projectteam, owners and Service Providers regularly.
- Will be responsible for coordinating and managing allactivities required to be complete the projects.
- Responsible for project entry and data management withinManitoba project management framework and information management systems.
Budgeting and Schedule:
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules ensuringintegration of capital and operating streams and providing regular updates tothe Manitoba manager identified for their project.
- Operate within the approved project budget in accordancewith the Manitoba capital framework. Weekly reporting and tracking is expectedusing internal Manitoba systems which will include but is not limited to bothactual and forecasted monthly project spending.
- Manage implementation for conformity within the approvedproject requirements, including detailed scheduling and coordination.
Procurement:
- The PM will work with consultants and external and internalstakeholders from Manitoba and be responsible for defining the requirements ofthe project including the detailed design documents and specifications up to atender ready document package. Support and participate in the tendering processincluding assisting the selection committee to award the tender to thequalified proponent and issue the contract. Development of project scope,quality, budget, schedule, risk, and adhering to all federal, provincial andmunicipal acts and regulations, laws and legislation.
- Develop the procurement plan in accordance with Manitobaobligations and policies for the project.
Project Execution, Monitoring and Controlling :
General:
- Delivery of project plan to ensure alignment of projectgoals and expectations including management of Service Providers andcontractors, manage and control project scope, schedule and budget, quality,risks, communications, stakeholders and change control.
- Manage all changes to scope through project charter and/orChange Order process, review and approve submitted costs and track against bothapproved budget and schedule. Advise Manitoba Manager when project budgetincrease or schedule delay is projected to occur. Work within Manitoba systemsto seek and obtain approvals.
- Project Manager is required to monitor and navigate projectthrough Manitoba’s internal processes such as Architectural Review Board (ARB)approval process.
- Responsible to manage project budget including review andprocess progress claims, advising on timing of final payment and release ofholdback monies. Biweekly/Weekly reporting and tracking is expected usinginternal Manitoba systems/processes including but not limited to Cash flowreporting of both actual and forecasted monthly project spend.
- Responsible to conduct start up meeting, attend bi-weeklyclient meetings and other as required. The PM will be require to provideregular communication including reporting on projects status, budget andschedule using Manitoba systems and templates.
- Track and manage overall Project opportunities and risks.Maximizing opportunities and managing issues. Work with Stakeholders to informthe issue and provide recommendations to be communicated Project Manager asnecessary.
- Manage quality assurance and control requirements ensuringwork conforms to the contract including review of mock-ups and deficiencyreviews.
- Responsible to manage and coordinate provision of stafftraining on new systems.
- Responsible for project entry and data management withinManitoba project management framework and information management systems.
Procurement:
- Work with Manitoba to tender, recommend, select andnegotiate contracts with vendors.
Project Close Out:
- Conduct project closeout review.
- Assemble and review all necessary project close outinformation including transfer to operations, as-built documents, trainingmanuals etc.
- Lessons learned with all stakeholders and clients.
- Final project close out.
Requirements
Skill Requirements/Qualifications:
The Resource must have the following minimumqualifications or experience:
- Minimum of ten (10) + years of experience managingInformation Technology projects
- Valid PMP Certification or Prince2 Practitionercertification.
- Expertise in project lifecycles, and project planningincluding Resource, cost, and schedule estimation.
- Experience planning and managing projects in a Public Sectororganization
- Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
- Excellent interpersonal and listening skills
- Strong critical thinking and problem resolution skills
- Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation