Program Manager

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government office in Winnipeg is seeking a Program Manager to provide leadership across various projects. You will develop investment plans and manage project execution while ensuring efficient operations. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Asset Management, strong stakeholder management skills, and holds relevant degrees/certifications. This position offers competitive salary packages and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive organizational environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer-paid benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Pension plans

Maternity/parental leave programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in Asset Management.
• Experience leading large-scale change initiatives.
• Proven ability to deliver presentations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of investment plans for service areas.
• Manage program procurement processes.
• Coordinate and oversee Project Turnover.

Skills

Leadership in project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Master’s degree in Project Management

PMP designation or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Project Management Systems

Job description

Overview

Program Manager
Department: Innovation & Technology

Designated Work Location: 510 Main Street; Remote with designated work location

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Salary: $94,655.30 - $127,322.60 annually, W.A.P.S.O. Grade 6

Employee Group: W.A.P.S.O.

Posting No.: 126631

Closing Date: January 21, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees, including competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. We offer education, training and staff development opportunities to ensure employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a diverse, safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Employees who work remotely must demonstrate they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work locations to attend meetings or in-person tasks.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare. Equity may be a factor in selection; consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Women and Persons with Disabilities. Recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies where permitted. Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process. Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the general direction of the Senior Manager, Asset and Investment Management, the Program Manager provides leadership and guidance in the execution of projects and initiatives through an integrated multi-disciplinary team approach that strives for innovation, excellence and efficiency. This position typically has a number of resources assigned to support investment decisions and project delivery. The types of Projects may include, but are not limited to, innovation and technology. You will manage projects throughout the project life-cycle and ensure effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, and continuous learning. The Program Manager will develop investment plans with defined service outcomes within a specific service area and lead, facilitate, coordinate, and provide direction, monitoring and oversight for investments to realize benefits efficiently and effectively. Strong stakeholder relationships are expected throughout the project lifecycle. The Program Manager will work closely with the Manager of the AMO to ensure that investments align with work outcomes and business owner expectations. This position focuses on investments within a specific service area and investments that realize similar benefits.

As The Project Manager, Your Duties Will Include

• Develop investment plans for a specific Service area.
• Provide project management leadership, expertise and guidance to direct reports to successfully complete and/or implement projects and departmental initiatives, while achieving the benefits of the investment.
• Manage the overall program procurement process which includes solicitation and contract administration tasks.
• Provide ongoing collection and dissemination of project information.
• Develop Business Cases per the investment planning manual.
• Manage the Design Management process.
• Coordinate and oversee the Project Turnover process.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Bachelor’s Degree in public sector management, computer science, architecture, commerce, civil technology/engineering or finance or an acceptable equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Master’s degree in Project Management would be desirable.
• Successful completion of the associated professional designations in addition to the education listed above would be an asset including obtaining a P.Eng., C.E.T/A.Sc.T, MRAIC, CMA, CGA, MBA, CA, or CPA.
• Attainment of a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation/Prince II certification and certification in Asset Management, and ADKAR at the time of hire is desirable. Applicants who have not yet attained these certifications would be required to obtain within a 6 year timeframe.
• Certificate in Quality Management would be considered an asset.
• Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience related to the duties listed above in Asset Management including Investment Planning and Project Delivery, preferably in a public sector environment.
• Knowledge in the industry sector applicable to the department that position will reside in.
• Experience with strategic planning at a senior level, including managing complex organizational change and determining and setting priorities based on organizational mandates and initiatives.
• Experience providing strategic advice, leadership and guidance to Senior Management on multiple projects/programs including complex capital projects.
• Previous success leading large-scale change initiatives, navigating complex environments and influencing desirable outcomes through positive and collaborative relationship management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, stakeholders and the general public.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint) including experience with Project Management Systems such as Microsoft Project or similar/equivalent software.
• Supervisory experience including planning, organizing, directing, motivating and managing professional and administrative staff.
• Proven ability to deliver presentations and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated commitment towards continuous learning, growth, and the achievement of high performance.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to set priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Experience in a municipal environment would be considered an asset.
• Comprehensive understanding of the City’s political and administrative structure and its strategic goals and policies.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants educated outside of Canada must have education comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada with an official academic assessment from a recognized Canadian assessment service if submitting foreign credentials.

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit www.winnipeg.ca/police
• Must have the ability to travel within Winnipeg.

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

• Current resume (Required).
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311.

Position Reports To: Program Manager, Asset and Investment Management (AIM)

• In accordance with Article 4, an employee who enters the bargaining unit on or after the date of ratification [October 29, 2020] shall be placed on Schedule A-2. Employees of the bargaining unit who are on Schedule A-2 at the time of ratification will continue to be paid in accordance with Schedule A-2. Employees of the bargaining unit who are on Schedule A-1 at the time of ratification will continue to be paid in accordance with Schedule A-1 until they are the successful applicant to a position at a higher Administrative Salary Level (Grade) or they (or the Association on their behalf) initiate a successful reclassification to a higher Administrative Salary Level (Grade) in which case they will be placed on Schedule A-2 and subsequently follow article 25-2 (Position Evaluation - Treatment of Incumbents).

Note: Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.