Senior Project Manager

Shared Health; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex projects with a provincial focus. Responsibilities include managing deliverables, resources, and risks while applying established project management principles. The ideal candidate will have over seven years of experience, strong leadership skills, and relevant project management education.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years’ experience in project management.
• Formal education and training in project management required.
• Active member in good standing of a regulatory body.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assigned project(s) including scope, resources, and timelines.
• Apply project management principles and lead complex project teams.
• Promote and maintain a positive, professional working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Facilitation

Negotiation

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Knowledge of change management strategies

Education

Post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline

Certification in project management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Workbench

Job description

Under the direction of the Executive Leader / Director or designate, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the assigned project(s) including vendor evaluation / selection, project initiation and planning.

The Senior Project Manager applies established project management principles, tools, and templates including the executing, controlling and closing phases. Provides leadership to ensure the overall completion of project deliverables are achieved including managing project scope, resources, communications, risks / issues, budget, timelines, procurement, integration, quality and implementation. The Senior Project Manager promotes and maintains a positive, professional, and team-oriented environment demonstrating a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the organization. Projects will span a variety of areas, often with provincial scope and focus.

Experience

• Minimum seven years’ experience in planning and implementing complex projects including : Leading large complex project teams through planning and implementing large scale projects with multiple, diverse internal and external stakeholders including applying change management strategies. Demonstrated excellent facilitation and negotiation skills. Experience in program development, introducing new systems and change management. Previous experience in a health services environment. Proven track record of producing results within quality, scope, time and budget constraints. Expertise with practical application of project planning concepts such as JDS, PERT, JDD, project estimating tools and techniques, formal project management principles, practices and techniques, and specialized enterprise project management tools such as MS Project or Workbench. Demonstrated expertise in one or more established project lifecycle methodologies such as BATES, PMBOK, PRINCE2 and others. Expertise with Enterprise Project Management tools would be an asset.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

• Post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited educational institution; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Formal education and training in project management is required; certification in project management is an asset.

Certification / Licensure / Registration

• Active member in good standing of an associated regulatory body as appropriate.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates senior leadership skills as described in the framework.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Visio.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of roles and responsibilities of project team members and change management strategies.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to work extended hours.
• Periodic travel throughout Manitoba may be required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

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