Public Sector Project Delivery Leader

Aplin; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aplin is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to oversee critical public sector initiatives in Vancouver. You will lead multiple project teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and coordinate with government managers and external contractors to ensure alignment and success.

The role requires a minimum of three years of PM experience, a Bachelor’s degree in IT or engineering, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Project and the SDLC.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of project management experience within the last seven years, covering scope, quality, risk, and stakeholder management.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, or related fields; certifications like CA, CMC, CMA, CGA, or CFA are considered equivalent
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project) and systems development life cycle knowledge
• Demonstrated experience managing projects of at least eight months, with budgets under $5 million and substantial stakeholder involvement
• Strong communication and leadership skills to steer diverse teams and influence decision-making
• PMP certification is preferred but not mandatory

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple project teams across various disciplines
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, and resource allocation
• Identify and mitigate project risks through proactive risk management strategies
• Prepare and present project charters, status reports, and business cases to stakeholders
• Manage change requests and updates to budgets, timelines, and deliverables
• Liaise with government management and external contractors to ensure project alignment and success
• Track project performance metrics and adjust plans accordingly to meet objectives

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

SDLC knowledge

Job description

Aplin is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to oversee critical public sector initiatives in Vancouver. You will lead multiple project teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and coordinate with government managers and external contractors to ensure alignment and success.

The role requires a minimum of three years of PM experience, a Bachelor’s degree in IT or engineering, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Project and the SDLC.