Project Manager

vTech Solution; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

vTech Solution is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead IT initiatives across all lifecycle phases in a public sector setting in Manitoba. You will coordinate resources, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure governance and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

The role demands strong stakeholder engagement, exceptional communication, and a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within a public sector framework.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT project management experience within IT projects.
• PMP or Prince2 Practitioner certification is required.
• Expertise in project lifecycles, resource, cost, and schedule estimation.
• Experience developing business cases.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in public sector project management.
• Ability to pass enhanced background checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects through all lifecycle phases using waterfall, agile, and hybrid methodologies.
• Direct project management resources and oversee deliverables.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and budgets aligning with capital and operating budgets.
• Manage contract changes and procurement including tender preparation and vendor selection.
• Monitor scope, quality, risks, and opportunities; ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Provide regular project status, budget, and schedule reports.
• Coordinate staff training on new systems.
• Conduct project closeout reviews and document lessons learned.

Skills

10+ years IT project management

PMP or Prince2

Project lifecycles

Business case development

Multi-project management

Stakeholder communication

Public sector experience

Background check clearance

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing IT projects through all phases of their lifecycle to achieve defined objectives. Utilizing various project management methodologies including waterfall, agile, and hybrid, the role ensures effective coordination of resources, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, risk management, and stakeholder communication within a public sector framework.

Responsibilities

• Manage communication with all project stakeholders including owners, teams, consultants, and staff.
• Direct project management resources and oversee deliverables.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and budgets, ensuring alignment with capital and operating streams.
• Manage contract change processes and procurement activities including tender preparation and vendor selection.
• Monitor and control project scope, quality, risks, and opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide regular project status, budget, and schedule reporting using internal systems and templates.
• Coordinate training provision for staff on new systems.
• Conduct project closeout reviews and document lessons learned.

Required Skills

• Minimum 10+ years managing Information Technology projects.
• Valid PMP or Prince2 Practitioner certification.
• Expertise in project lifecycles, resource, cost, and schedule estimation.
• Experience developing business cases.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, critical thinking, and problem resolution skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience in public sector project management.
• Ability to maintain a clean criminal record and pass enhanced background checks as required.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with Manitoba's project management frameworks and internal systems.
• Knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal acts, regulations, and legislation related to project delivery.
• Experience with Architectural Review Board (ARB) approval processes.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and procurement processes.
• Experience in training coordination and quality assurance management.

Rated Criteria

• Project Planning and Scheduling - 25 Points
• Budget and Cost Management - 20 Points
• Stakeholder Communication and Management - 15 Points
• Risk and Opportunity Management - 15 Points
• Procurement and Contract Management - 15 Points
• Leadership and Team Coordination - 10 Points

Total: 100 Points Deliverables

• Comprehensive project plans including schedules and budgets.
• Regular status reports on project progress, risks, and financials.
• Tender-ready design documents and procurement packages.
• Contract change management documentation.
• Project closeout documentation including as-built documents and training manuals.
• Lessons learned reports and final project review summaries.

Must Haves

• Valid PMP or Prince2 Practitioner certification.
• Minimum of 10 years IT project management experience.
• Experience managing projects within a public sector environment.
• Clean criminal record and ability to pass enhanced background checks.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Public Sector Experience

Preferred