IT Project Manager

Alquemy; Regina; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector consulting firm in Canada is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a large-scale business transformation project. The Project Manager will develop detailed project plans, manage scope, schedules, and budget, while ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates should have extensive project management experience and strong communication skills. This role involves collaboration across various government ministries and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading large-scale, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of PMI standards and best practices.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to specification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and secure approval for the Detailed Project Plan.
• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risks in alignment with PMI standards.
• Deliver project outputs on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards and government processes.
• Facilitate integration across related projects and manage dependencies.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Vendor Management

Leadership Skills

Job description

Overview

This large-scale business transformation project will replace high-risk applications and databases, mitigate security vulnerabilities, modernize infrastructure, and introduce new cross-ministerial data sharing mechanisms to strengthen collaboration and drive efficiency across ministries, partners, and the wider community.

Responsibilities

• As part of the Project Management Team, the Project Manager will :
• Develop, document, and secure approval for the Detailed Project Plan.
• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risks in alignment with PMI standards.
• Deliver project outputs on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards and government processes.
• Facilitate integration across related projects and manage dependencies.
• Prepare and present regular project performance reports.
• Lead risk and issue management, escalating to sponsors as needed.
• Organize and facilitate stakeholder workshops and meetings.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors and partners to ensure coordinated delivery.
• Develop and negotiate project change requests (scope, time, and cost).
• Identify and communicate resourcing needs.

Background & Impact

• Replace outdated, high-risk systems.
• Reduce security vulnerabilities.
• Introduce modern, secure, and efficient infrastructure.
• Enable cross-ministerial data sharing for improved collaboration and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Project Management leading large-scale, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of PMI standards and best practices.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Experience facilitating workshops, managing vendor relationships, and navigating complex organizational environments.
• Excellent communication, risk management, and leadership skills.