Project Manager

Taleo; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% pay in lieu of benefits

8% vacation pay

Extended health & dental plans

Professional development funds

Hybrid-work program

Job summary

Simon Fraser University is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Academic Management Systems and IFMS program, providing senior-level project management to enhance visibility, coordinate planning, and ensure governance and reporting requirements are met.

The role emphasizes integrated planning, dependency management, delivery monitoring, risk tracking, budget administration, rollout coordination, and cross-team escalation, with a focus on proactive issue resolution and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computing Science, Business Administration or related discipline.
• PMP or equivalent project management credentials.
• Eight years of related experience in planning and completing large information technology projects.
• Experience in planning and completing large information technology projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management documentation (charter, communication plans, RACI chart, risk mitigation, change management, closure report).
• Ability to analyze business or technical problems and propose solutions.
• Ability to build relationships and maintain rapport with stakeholders.
• Ability to meet deadlines and provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide Academic Management Systems and IFMS program senior-level project management function.
• Enhance IFMS visibility across the University; address issues and dependencies proactively.
• Support governance and reporting requirements.
• Focus on integrated planning and dependency management; delivery monitoring and risk tracking.
• Manage budget administration, rollout coordination, and cross‑team communication and escalation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Financial management

Risk management

Negotiation

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computing Science or Business

PMP certification

Job description

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

Academic Management Systems, part of IT Services at SFU, partners with Faculties and Faculty Relations to deliver systems that support academic operations. We are agile, cross-functional teams of analysts, developers, and QA specialists who thrive on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Our focus is building user-centered IT solutions that simplify processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the SFU experience for faculty and staff.

About the Role

This Project Manager will provide Academic Management Systems and the Integrated Faculty Management Systems (IFMS) program senior level project management function, helping to enhance IFMS visibility across the University, ensure issues and dependencies are addressed proactively, support governance and reporting requirements.

This Project Manager will focus on integrated planning, dependency management, delivery monitoring, executive reporting, risk and issue tracking, budget administration, rollout coordination, and cross-team communication and escalation. Plus, all necessary project management activities.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computing Science, Business Administration or related discipline, and expert project management credentials related to systems and IT management, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), with eight years of related experience including experience in planning and completing large information technology projects, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of project management systems and the development of project management documentation (e.g., project charter, communication plans, RACI chart, risk mitigation, and change management plans, and project closure report).
• Good knowledge of change management and process documentation.
• Good knowledge of cost estimating and cost control.
• Excellent planning, financial management, and team management skills.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Excellent analytical reasoning, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to negotiate standards, costs, timelines, quality, and other considerations with stakeholders, contractors, and consultants.
• Ability to prepare Request For Proposal (RFP) and other contractual documents for the engagement of contractors and consultants.
• Ability to analyze business or technical problems and propose and implement solutions.
• Ability to build relationships and maintain rapport with stakeholders.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to team members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
• Employer paid extended health & dental plans
• Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year)
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Additional Information

The assignment end date is March 31, 2028.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact [e-mail].