Director, Government Projects Virden, Manitoba, Canada, MB

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Virden; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organization in technology and construction is seeking a Director for Government Projects. This role requires leadership in managing government-funded infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance, and strategic alignment with corporate objectives. Ideal candidates will possess significant project management experience, a degree in relevant fields, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary packages

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of project management experience with 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications industry standards.
• Demonstrated experience with federally or provincially funded projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of large-scale government funding projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide regular status updates to executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Budgeting

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Smartsheet

Job description

Director, Government Projects

Department: Executive
Reports To: CEO
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Director ofGovernment Projects is responsible for the leadership, oversight, and strategicmanagement of all government-funded projects at RFNOW Inc. This role ensuresthe successful delivery of high-impact infrastructure projects that are fundedby federal or provincial agencies. The Director serves as the primary liaisonbetween RFNOW and funding bodies, providing governance, compliance oversight,and executive-level coordination to ensure projects are delivered on time, onbudget, and within regulatory guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead theplanning, execution, and completion of large-scale government-fundedprojects across multiple departments.
• Initiateand coordinate the creation of responses to government request forproposals and other funding opportunities.
• Developand implement strategic frameworks to align project goals with RFNOW’scorporate objectives and the expectations of funding agencies.
• Provideleadership to project teams, ensuring a culture of accountability,efficiency, and high performance.
• Serve asthe primary point of contact for government agencies such as ISED and CIB.
• Build andmaintain strong relationships with funding bodies, regulators, andexternal partners.
• EnsureRFNOW remains compliant with regulatory bodies, such as CRTC by providingleadership on reporting
• RepresentRFNOW at official meetings, audits, and compliance inspections.
• Overseemultiple government-funded infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence toscope, schedule, and budget.
• Monitorprogress against milestones and deliverables; identify and resolvepotential risks or deviations from the Contribution Agreement.
• Provideregular status updates, escalation summaries, and strategicrecommendations to executive leadership.
• Overseeproject budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking; approve major expenditureswithin scope.
• Reviewand approve reports submitted to government agencies, including financialstatements, progress reports, and change orders.
• Ensurethat all work complies with the terms and conditions of fundingagreements.
• Ensureall projects meet legal, safety, and regulatory requirements, includingindustry and government standards.
• Prepareand lead internal and external audits, compliance reviews, and projectassessments.
• Developrisk mitigation strategies and contingency plans for critical issues.
• Workclosely with internal teams including Construction, Engineering,Procurement, and Finance to align resources and schedules.
• Facilitatecommunication between departments to eliminate barriers and improveexecution.
• Provideleadership and mentoring to project coordinators and other direct reportsinvolved in government projects.

Qualifications& Experience

• Bachelor’sdegree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field isan asset.
• PMP orequivalent project management certification is preferred.
• 8–10years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in a seniorleadership or director-level role.
• Demonstratedexperience managing federally or provincially funded infrastructureprojects.
• Strongunderstanding of telecommunications industry standards and regulatoryframeworks.
• Proventrack record in managing cross-functional teams and complex stakeholderenvironments.
• Proficiencywith project management software (ex. Microsoft Project, Primavera,Smartsheet).
• Strongfinancial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Familiaritywith government procurement processes, contribution agreements, andcompliance protocols.
• Exceptionalorganizational and leadership abilities.
• Advancedwritten and verbal communication skills.
• Strategicthinking and decision-making.
• Conflictresolution and stakeholder management.
• Highattention to detail, especially in regulatory reporting and documentation.
• This is aremote position requiring occasional travel required to project sites andstakeholder meetings.
• Must beable to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

RFNOW Inc. offers competitive salary packages, anincredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.
If interested,please apply online by visiting www.rfnow.com/careers.
RFNOW Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people from allbackgrounds and capabilities. Applicantsare welcome request necessary accommodations throughout our employment process.

About RFNOW Inc.

RFNOW Inc. is asuccessful, dynamic organization with opportunities to grow and specialize in anumber of areas within the field of technology and construction includingbroadband wireless communication, fibre optics, networkarchitecture/maintenance, directional drilling, cable plowing, line locating,tower building, residential and commercial service connections, and heavyequipment operation and maintenance. Learn more at www.rfnow.com .