Senior Project Manager

Zohorecruit; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HHB in Dartmouth, Canada, seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead CMMS implementation and related IT/infrastructure initiatives. You will manage scope, timelines and budgets, coordinating cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure successful delivery.

The role requires PMP or equivalent, strong governance and communication skills, and experience with CMMS/EAM systems and SharePoint. Onsite work at HHB’s Dartmouth facility is required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex IT or infrastructure projects.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• CMMS/EAM or enterprise system implementations experience.
• Proven ability to manage vendors, contracts, budgets, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint for project documentation and records management.
• Strong written and verbal communication, comfortable presenting to senior leadership.
• Experience in government or public-sector environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of assigned projects — define scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource needs; develop project charters and plans.
• Establish governance structures and communication plans at project outset.
• Manage daily project activities and maintain documentation per HHB requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams and delegate work; resolve team challenges.
• Serve as primary contact for HHB; manage vendor performance and communicate status, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
• Monitor vendor performance, identify non-performance, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and manage work plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks; manage scope changes via change control processes.
• Prepare and deliver status reports and updates to stakeholders and sponsors.
• Organize and facilitate project meetings and progress updates.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality requirements; coordinate testing and acceptance.
• Maintain auditable project records in HHB systems (e.g., SharePoint).
• Develop, track, and forecast budgets; review invoices.
• Lead project closeout activities and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Education

PMP certification

Tools

CMMS

EAM

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

Dartmouth South Central, Canada | Posted on 06/16/2026

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support a portfolio of HHB initiatives, with an initial primary focus on the implementation of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). This is a professional services consulting engagement with assignments authorized on a task-by-task basis.

What you'll be doing

• Lead all aspects of assigned projects — define scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource needs; develop and maintain project charters, schedules, budgets, and project management plans
• Establish governance structures and communication plans at project outset
• Manage daily project activities to ensure work progresses according to approved plans; maintain project documentation, decisions, and approvals in alignment with HHB requirements
• Lead cross-functional teams; facilitate collaboration across technical and business groups; delegate work, provide direction, and resolve team challenges
• Serve as the primary point of contact for HHB; manage vendor performance against deliverables and costs; communicate status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and sponsors
• Monitor vendor performance, identify non-performance, and recommend corrective actions; elevate issues as required
• Develop and manage detailed work plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle; manage scope changes through formal change control processes
• Prepare and deliver regular status reports, presentations, and updates to stakeholders and sponsors
• Organize and facilitate project meetings, briefings, and progress updates
• Ensure project deliverables meet defined quality requirements; coordinate testing, validation, and acceptance processes
• Maintain complete, accurate, and auditable project records in HHB systems (e.g., SharePoint)
• Develop, track, and forecast budgets; review, track, and approve invoices
• Lead project closeout activities including knowledge transfer, operational handover, and lessons learned
• Provide guidance on project management best practices, tools, and methodologies

What we're looking for

• Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary IT or infrastructure projects
• Strong background in formal project management methodologies; PMP or equivalent certification considered an asset
• Experience with CMMS, EAM, or enterprise system implementations preferred
• Proven ability to manage vendors, contracts, budgets, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint for project documentation and records management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership
• Experience in government or public-sector environments considered an asset

Requirements

Requirements & conditions

• Must be available to work fully onsite at HHB's Dartmouth facility; remote work is not a standard arrangement
• All work products and deliverables are the sole property of HHB
• Consultants must maintain Commercial General Liability ($5M), Professional Liability/E&O ($2M), and applicable Automobile Liability ($5M) insurance coverage
• Overtime beyond 35 hours/week requires pre-approval from the HHB CIO
• Travel beyond 50 km from Halifax Regional Municipality is reimbursed per Nova Scotia Provincial travel policy