Project Manager

Procom; Swift Current; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is seeking a Project Manager for a 10-month remote contract. The role involves leading the implementation of a new Student Information System (SIS) while collaborating with teams in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing large-scale technology projects and effective communication skills. Start date is ASAP.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale technology implementations.
• Proven ability in vendor management and negotiation.
• Effective communication with executive stakeholders and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Represent the client at key meetings.
• Act as the primary contact for Thesis Elements and the implementation vendor.
• Ensure accountability to the Statement of Work.
• Identify resource shortfalls and prepare recommendations.
• Work with Ministry Project Sponsor to ensure vendor deliverables.

Skills

Large-scale technology implementations

Multi-stakeholder project management

Vendor management

Risk management

Effective communication

Cross-functional team coordination

Education

Project management credentials (PMP or PRINCE2)

Job description

On behalf of our Education client, Procom is searching for a Project Manager for a 10-month role. This position is remote with regular collaboration with teams in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

Job Description

The project involves the implementation of a new cloud-based Student Information System (SIS) called Thesis Elements, replacing the existing OCSM system. This initiative is part of a collaborative effort across Saskatchewan Regional Colleges and Dumont Technical Institute, starting with Great Plains College.

Responsibilities

• Represent the client at key meetings such as Project Manager meetings, Steering Committee meetings, and Vendor workshops.
• Act as the primary contact for Thesis Elements and the implementation vendor.
• Ensure accountability to the Statement of Work, maintaining project schedules and reporting on status, expenditures, and risks.
• Identify resource shortfalls and prepare recommendations.
• Work with Ministry Project Sponsor / Manager to ensure vendor deliverables and manage Change Order Processes.
• Provide guidance to local college project teams and support the collection of business processes.
• Oversee data-related activities and coordinate SIS configuration tasks.

Mandatory Skills

• Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale technology implementations.
• Strong experience in managing multi-stakeholder projects.
• Proven ability in vendor management and negotiation.
• Risk, issue, and dependency management experience.
• Effective communication with executive stakeholders and technical teams.
• Coordination of cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Knowledge of the Saskatchewan post-secondary / college sector.
• Experience with public sector or education technology projects.
• Project management credentials such as PMP or PRINCE2.

Assignment Length

This is a 10-month contract position.

Start Date

ASAP.

Assignment Location

Remote, with regular collaboration with teams in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.