Senior Project Manager

Randstad Canada; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager to spearhead a digital health initiative in New Brunswick. This role requires a proven track record in managing large-scale projects with a focus on Enterprise Master Patient Index and master data management. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in project management particularly in digital health/eHealth projects. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are also essential. The position offers a vital opportunity to contribute to healthcare improvement.

Benefits

Cross-functional leadership experience

Opportunity to improve healthcare delivery

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years recent experience as a Senior Project Manager.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Minimum 12 years IM / IT experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and monitoring of the Personal Health Number initiative.
• Manage internal and external project resources and vendor coordination.
• Prepare and present updates to Steering Committees.

Skills

Project Management

Digital Health

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a high-impact digital health initiative focused on implementing a Personal Health Number (PHN) system. This system will provide a unique lifetime identifier for all individuals receiving healthcare, enabling connected systems and improved interoperability across the health ecosystem. The ideal candidate will bring extensive project management experience in digital health, strong expertise in Enterprise Master Patient Index and master data management, and a proven ability to manage large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with clinical and non-clinical teams, lead cross-functional initiatives, and contribute to improving the delivery of healthcare services.

• 24 month contract to start

Advantages

• Lead a high-impact digital health initiative improving healthcare delivery.
• Gain cross-functional leadership experience with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and monitoring of the Personal Health Number (PHN) initiative.
• Manage internal and external project resources and vendor coordination.
• Maintain project documentation, status reports, and meeting minutes.
• Prepare and present updates to Steering Committees and other stakeholders.
• Track project budget, resources, and timelines.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate risks and issues.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Support change management activities, including adoption strategies and communications.
• Develop operational frameworks to ensure smooth transition from project to operations.

Mandatory Qualifications

• University bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum 10 years recent experience as a Senior Project Manager.
• Minimum 10 years recent experience in digital health / eHealth projects in a Canadian jurisdiction.
• Minimum 12 years IM / IT experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience managing projects affecting Enterprise Master Patient Index (EMPI) and master data management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to travel within New Brunswick for face‑to‑face meetings.
• Limit vendor submissions to 2.

Desirable Skills / Experience

• 5+ years managing technology projects within eHealth / digital health, preferably in Canada.
• 5+ years of strong communication planning, coordination, and presentation skills for internal, external, and executive stakeholders.
• 10+ years establishing and supporting project governance for effective oversight and decision‑making.
• 5+ years managing large, complex projects across multiple business units, with extended duration.
• 1 year and 15+ direct participants, involving business transformation and technical issues.
• 10+ years experience in project monitoring, control, and execution, including planning, scheduling, reporting, quality management, issue / risk management, change control, implementation, and transition to operations.
• 10+ years experience managing teams of specialists on IT projects.
• 10+ years experience in vendor and contract governance to achieve project outcomes.
• Familiarity with data security and client privacy in relation to NB’s Personal Health Information Privacy and Access Act (PHIPAA).
• Recognized Project Management certification (please specify certification and renewal date, if applicable).

Summary

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