Senior Project Director

Abacus Service Corporation; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Project Director to oversee IT Risk Mitigation Initiatives in Winnipeg. This role involves managing project planning, execution, and stakeholder communication, requiring extensive experience and relevant certifications. The position demands onsite presence and no remote work is allowed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years' experience managing technology programs.
• Deep understanding of project management methodologies like PMBOK.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT Risk Mitigation Initiatives portfolio.
• Oversee project plans, budgets, and stakeholder communication.
• Track resource utilization and manage project interdependencies.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Resource management

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Program Management Professional (PgMP)

Job description

Job Description: The Senior Project Director will be responsible for overseeing and successfully planning and executing the IT Risk Mitigation Initiatives from start to finish, including but not limited to the following:

• a) Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of the IT Risk Mitigation Initiatives portfolio to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards;
• b) Oversee the development of detailed project plans, charters, timelines, resource plans, and manage the portfolio throughout the project life cycles;
• c) Build, communicate, and manage an integrated program plan (IPP);
• d) Manage the budget for all initiatives and projects within the IT Risk Mitigation Initiatives portfolio;
• e) Manage project risks and issues, implementing corrective measures as needed;
• f) Oversee all projects within the portfolio and manage their interdependencies;
• g) Track and manage resource utilization across all project streams;
• h) Support stakeholder communication and serve as the primary contact between leadership, technology teams, and key stakeholders;
• i) Align project deliverables with the desired outcomes of the initiatives, involving all stakeholders;
• j) Provide guidance to project managers and delivery teams to achieve project objectives;
• k) Develop and implement processes for governance, including gating checkpoints, dashboards, and reports;
• l) Produce and manage status reports with the Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO), ensuring compliance with standards;
• m) Lead governance activities, including steering committee coordination and creation of progress reports;
• n) Report progress to the Executive Management Committee, Audit and Finance Committee, and Board of Directors as required.

Skill set requirements include:

• a) Minimum of ten years' experience managing technology programs of similar scope and scale;
• b) Deep understanding of project management methodologies such as PMBOK.

Education and certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or equivalent certifications preferred.

Additional details:

• The services will be provided onsite at WCB facilities and from the contractor's facilities in Canada, unless otherwise agreed;
• The Senior Project Director is expected to perform services onsite at least 50% of the time;
• Work authorization is required, and relocation is accepted;
• Remote work is not permitted.