Senior Project Manager

MGIS Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MGIS Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Canada, Nova Scotia to lead the implementation of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). The role involves managing cross-functional teams and ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards while maintaining detailed project documentation.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in IT project management, is proficient in Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, and possesses strong communication skills. This position requires on-site attendance at the Dartmouth facility; remote work is not standard.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading complex IT or infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage vendors, contracts, budgets, and stakeholders.
• Experience in government or public-sector environments considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of assigned projects including scope, objectives, and timelines.
• Manage daily project activities to ensure progress according to plans.
• Serve as primary contact for HHB and manage vendor performance.

Skills

Project management methodologies

CMMS/EAM implementations

Vendor management

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Strong communication skills

Education

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

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