Senior Project Manager

BC Assessment; Victoria; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A Provincial Crown Corporation in Victoria is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex IT projects. The role requires extensive project management experience, focusing on delivering successful outcomes on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, making informed decisions and facilitating team collaboration. Competitive compensation offered, along with a commitment to supporting diverse candidates and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Public Service Pension Plan

Health and Wellness benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience in managing complex IM/IT projects.
• Experience leading and overseeing concurrent projects.
• Ability to develop business cases and feasibility studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-risk systems initiatives in IT.
• Oversee project planning, documentation, and delivery strategies.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and ensure project alignment.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Degree in computer science or business administration

Tools

Project management software

Job description

BC Assessment is currently looking for a temporary 6-month Senior Project Manager to join our Information and Technology Services division in our Victoria office.

We acknowledge that our Victoria office it is situated on the traditional and unceded territory of the Lekwungen speaking People, which includes the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations, as well as the traditional lands of the W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations. We are honoured to be able to live, work and play on this land.

Who we are

As a Provincial Crown Corporation, our enduring purpose is to support communities through independent excellence in property assessments. Our people are the key to our success - they drive our business, bring our values to life and help build communities. We value BC and also, truly value our people.

Learn about BC Assessment and what we do by watching this video!

Who you are

We are looking for someone with senior-level project management experience who enjoys bringing structure to complexity and helping teams deliver meaningful results. You’re comfortable leading projects from start to finish—balancing scope, timelines, budgets, and resources—while adapting your approach using both traditional and agile methods. You communicate clearly, think analytically, and approach challenges with a practical, solutions-focused mindset. Just as importantly, you enjoy working with others, facilitating thoughtful discussions, and creating clarity for clients and teams in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

What you’ll get to do

As a Senior Project Manager within IM/IT, you will play a key role in enabling the successful delivery of complex, high-risk systems initiatives that support organizational priorities. You’ll lead multiple projects end to end—from initiation through close—overseeing project planning, documentation, risk management, and delivery strategies to ensure outcomes are achieved on time, within scope, and on budget. You will provide leadership to multidisciplinary project teams, collaborate closely with third-party service providers, and facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops that drive alignment, informed decision-making, and sustainable results.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will also:

• Determine project scope, define deliverables in collaboration with PMO, and develop project charters to align with the direction of the program area.

• Lead the preparation of detailed and complex project feasibility studies and business cases and provide recommendations for approval/funding through the Executive team and Senior Leadership Team.

• Provide advice and recommendations to project steering committees and the Executive team based on a deep understanding of the needs of the project, program or operational initiative.

• Manage progress and take/recommend corrective action to ensure projects are on time, within budget and meet quality standards and prepares related reports for Executive.

• Accountable for project management processes to ensure the quality of information used for detailed project management reports and support the improvement of CPMO standards and practices.

• Accountable for conducting benefits realizations, project evaluations post-implementation reviews, and documents findings for future reference.

• Make presentations and provide advice to management and executives on project status.

• Accountable for managing project risk in collaboration with the Finance Division and budgeting project costs and financial resources for the project.

This position is included in the bargaining unit.

• Location: Victoria, BC

• Compensation: $93,317.50 - $109,693.26

• Competition Close Date: January 25, 2026 @ 11:59PM

*The compensation range above is based on the salary schedule outlined in the CUPE 1767 Collective Agreement. Successful candidates typically start at the minimum of the range (Step 1), with the opportunity to receive an increment after 12 months of service.

What you bring to the team

Education

• Completion of a degree in computer science, business administration project management or related field.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years experience leading or managing complex IM/IT or business transformation projects.

• Minimum five (5) years experience managing and overseeing concurrent projects with multiple competing priorities and timelines.

• Experience managing project teams and working with diverse stakeholders.

• Experience in the development of business cases and/or concept cases (e.g., feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, options papers).

• Significant experience managing multiple complex projects. Experience should include managing relationships with senior-level stakeholders, leading consultation sessions and directing the work of professional employees.

• Experience with business analysis methodologies, modelling techniques and the application and the software development life cycle

• Experience independently managing multiple projects.

• Experience directing the work of others (professional employees and/or consultants) in a team lead capacity and/or as a direct supervisor.

• Experience managing relationships with clients and leading consultation sessions.

• Experience in project management methodologies and change management processes.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following

• Project Management Certification (e.g., AGILE Scrum Master, PMP, PRINCE2) or equivalent or advanced project management training.

• Change management training or certification.

• Experience negotiating contracts and managing IM IT contracted services.

• Experience working with Senior Executives (e.g., Executive Director and above).

• Experience with business analysis methodologies, modelling techniques and the application and the software development life cycle

• Experience in the supervision of staff.

• Experience in contract administration.

• Experience directing the work of contracted resources.

Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Why you’ll love it here

We are proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers! We offer competitive benefits for our employees:

• Work-life balance – 35-hour work weeks, hybrid work options and flexible work schedules.

• Public Service Pension Plan – one of the best in Canada, allowing you to plan for your future.

• Health and Wellness - generous extended health and dental benefits through Pacific Blue Cross and an Employee Assistance Program to help support our employees overall well-being.

• Career development – we want you to grow and learn with us! We provide ongoing learning, leadership development and career development scholarship program.

• Location – Our office is located in Saanich, BC at Uptown which overlooks several shops and coffee shops and is walking distance to the Galloping Goose trail network. Our office also has secure bike storage and secure change rooms with lockers.

At BC Assessment, we believe that a strong and healthy culture creates an environment for our people to thrive, and that it delivers value and performance to the people of British Columbia. Our values include:

• We are here for each other

• We own our experience

• We are one team

• We are dedicated learners

Our commitment to you

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to everyone and not limited to those with any abilities or disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you require assistance or an accommodation, please contact us.

We acknowledge that many people have fluctuating access needs and that submitting job applications can be difficult. If there is anything in this job posting that is confusing or unclear, please let us know. We are happy to provide alternate forms to submit your application or respond to other access needs. One of BC Assessment's core values is that we are here for each other. We build relationships based on genuine support and care. We respect each other as individuals with different identities, experiences and views. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and supporting the success of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from anyone, including Indigenous Peoples, Black People, Members of Racialized Groups/Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and People with Diverse Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities or Expressions.

What else you should know

• Please complete the full application for this position, including your education, certifications and experience that are relevant to and/or required per the stated qualifications. If you are an internal employee, please ensure that your employee profile contains your relevant education and experience.

• Upload your resume and cover letter; once you submit your application, you will not be able to add documents.

• If a questionnaire is present, please complete it fully. Responses may be used to shortlist candidates against the stated job requirements.

• All BC Assessment employees must live in British Columbia. If you do not currently reside in, or live within commuting distance of the location(s) of the position to which you are applying, please make clear your relocation intentions as part of your cover letter.

What’s next

• Interviews are scheduled for the week of February 2nd, 2026.

• Offers of employment are conditional upon a satisfactory background check, two satisfactory reference checks and proof of qualifications and/or supporting documentation (e.g. copies of certificates, diplomas, degrees, driver’s license).