ISL 30R - Senior Project Manager

Government of British Columbia; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government agency in Canada is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, focusing on implementing business goals and managing significant technology components. Candidates must have relevant certification and five years of project management experience. Benefits include flexible work arrangements. Applications are accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive benefits

Career development options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of recent experience as a project manager.
• Experience managing complex projects with significant business and technology components.
• Ability to gather requirements from multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects for successful implementation of business goals.
• Facilitate change management and lead project teams.
• Integrate and implement business solutions into existing environments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Project management

Education

Degree or diploma in business administration or related field

Project Management Certification (PMP, PgMP, PfMP)

Job description

About the BCLDB

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis, and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to government’s goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

As part of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Corporate Services (CS) team plays a critical role in supporting the entire organization. Comprised of Corporate Communications & Stakeholder Relations, Corporate Policy, Corporate Privacy & Information, Sourcing and Vendor Performance, Strategy & Business Transformation, Social Impact & Environmental Sustainability and Enterprise Project Management Office, CS is driven by customer-service and taking action to advise, consult and support each business area throughout the LDB.

The CS team is comprised of approximately 70 staff. What brings CS together as a team is the ability to work together to support both the operational areas of the business and other corporate service areas (e.g., Corporate Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology). The group has a strategic lens with a focus on ensuring the organization aligns and complies with corporate priorities, policies, legislation, best practices, and government mandate.

About this role

The Enterprise Project Management Office department provides strategic leadership, processes and tools for the development and support of project portfolio management; provides project best practices, methodology and mentorship, and Project Management resources for projects ranging in size from smaller projects to large Corporate Projects/Programs with large technological components across the organization. While most projects will have a significant technology component, this is not always the case.

The scope of projects/programs can be related to various LDB lines of businesses including: corporate services, retail services, wholesale services, for both Liquor and Cannabis.

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing projects for successful implementation of business goals. At this level, this will involve the application of knowledge, techniques, and structured processes both to implement projects, as well as facilitating people through the change. The Senior Project Manager leads, manages, and directs the analysis, planning, development, delivery and change management function for the lifecycle of a project. They lead the integration, coordination, and implementation of new and improved business solutions (both systems and business processes) into the existing environment ensuring that all new pieces integrate fully and efficiently. In addition, this role will participate in developing and supporting the project management office functions.

Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to guide teams through projects, manage competing priorities, communicate in an effective way to foster consensus, facilitate change to people processes and tools, and drive delivery of assigned projects to ensure timeliness and quality within scope and budget.

The LDB is a dynamic environment with multiple programs implementing significant, exciting changes to the business. As a Senior Project Manager, you will gain experience leading a wide variety of projects across different areas of the business and technologies.

A successful completion of a criminal record check is required.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position requirements

Education and Experience:

• Degree or diploma in business administration, commerce or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of recent, related experience as a project manager*, and a Project Management Certification from a recognized institution (i.e., PMP, PgMP or PfMP).

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered, i.e., a minimum of 8 years of recent, related experience as a project manager* with formal courses and/or certification in business administration, commerce or a related field, and a Project Management Certification from a recognized institution (i.e., PMP, PgMP or PfMP).

*Recent, related experience as a project manager must have occurred in the last 10 years and must include the following:

• Independently managing the full life cycle of complex and multi-faceted projects with:
  • A significant business change component.
  • A significant technology component.
  • Gathering requirements from multiple client/stakeholder groups.
  • Change management programs.
  • A requirement to present to and obtain buy-in from senior leadership teams.
• Delivering projects of significant scope and impact across multiple business functions as part of a project team.

Please ensure you provide detailed descriptions of relevant projects in your resume. This information will be used to assess your qualifications.

Application instructions

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:

• A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
• Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Evelyn Chen, HR Advisor, Talent and Compensation at [e-mail].

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating adiverse workplaceto represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements, such as a hybrid work combination of in-office and work-from-home, following the guidelines established for flexible workplaces.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers.