Project Manager (ID#5187)

freelance.ca; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian freelance project management organization is seeking an experienced project manager to lead multi-disciplinary healthcare projects. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of project management experience, including at least 3 years in healthcare. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. Submit your resume if you meet these qualifications.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing integrated projects and teams.
• 3+ years of healthcare related experience.
• Ability to lead through influence and manage ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership and accountability to a multi-disciplinary team.
• Manage the project roadmap to ensure alignment and clear timelines.
• Oversee project performance metrics and reporting.

Skills

Project leadership

Healthcare program development

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health administration, business, computer science, or related discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership, structure, and accountability to a multi-disciplinary team representing SCA, SHA, eHealth, and the Ministry of Health.
• Manage the project roadmap, ensuring all working groups (Clinical, Lab, IT, Community Engagement, and Operations) are aligned, interdependencies are clear, and timelines are met.
• Develop and maintain project plans, manage scope, schedules, risk registers, and communication plans in collaboration with the various work stream leads and accountables.
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, ensuring materials, decisions, and next steps are clearly documented and tracked.
• Oversee project performance metrics and reporting for the Business Owners, Executive Sponsors and Steering Committee.
• Support change management, stakeholder engagement, and readiness planning across partner organizations.
• Promote collaboration and a “one-team” mindset among all stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in health administration, business, computer science, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience managing integrated projects and teams.
• 3+ years of Healthcare related experience.
• Proven ability to lead through influence, manage ambiguity, and deliver results in partnership environments.
• Proven experience leading large, multi-stakeholder projects in healthcare.
• Working knowledge of healthcare program development and operational implementation.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and principles, including change management, stakeholder engagement, and quality improvement.
• Healthcare program experience involving collaboration across clinical, technical, and operational teams.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills to guide cross-functional teams through project phases.
• Ability to rally teams under pressure and maintain focus on objectives, outcomes, and the broader system impact.
• Executive-level communication ability, including the skill to present complex information to audiences with varying levels of technical and clinical understanding.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills, demonstrating tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.
• Ability to comprehend complex business and clinical issues, connecting strategic intent to operational realities.
• Demonstrated systems thinking, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple interdependent workstreams.

Preferred Accreditation

• Project Management Professional designation preferred.
• Additional certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, Prosci) considered an asset.

If you have the necessary expertise and able to work in Canada, please submit your resume. While we thank all candidates in advance for their application, only those shortlisted will be contacted.