Senior Project Manager, IT

BC Ferries; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 133,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Competitive compensation and benefits

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

BC Ferries is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Information Technology to lead complex IT projects from planning through implementation. You will work with business and technology leaders, sponsors, and vendors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and measurable outcomes.

Hybrid work options are available as part of a broad transformation program aimed at safety, reliability and customer service. You will drive governance, risk management and change management while translating business needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in Business, Computer Science or related discipline.
• 10–12 years of progressive project management experience.
• 2–4 years of experience managing large-scale technology or capital projects (> $2M).
• Experience with enterprise platforms and integration technologies.
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies, governance, risk management and change control.
• Expertise in project financial management and reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Jira and related PM tools.
• PM certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cross-functional IT projects from initiation to closure within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Define objectives, deliverables, success measures, and delivery plans with stakeholders.
• Establish and manage project governance, including steering committees and reporting.
• Build relationships across teams, align priorities, and resolve conflicts.
• Develop integrated project plans and manage resources, risks, issues, and scope changes.
• Monitor expenditures, forecast budgets, and analyze variances.
• Lead change management activities for stakeholder readiness and adoption.
• Translate business needs into IT requirements and solutions.
• Collaborate with Procurement & Supply Chain on technology sourcing and vendor evaluation.
• Coordinate interdependencies across projects and services to ensure delivery success.
• Provide team leadership and accountability across internal teams and vendors.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and apply lessons learned.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget forecasting

Risk management

Change control

Communication

Vendor coordination

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Business, Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Oracle Fusion

Oracle Integration Cloud

Azure Integration Services

UKG Workforce Management

Maximo Application Suite

Job description

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Information Technology

Victoria or Vancouver Lower Mainland

BC Ferries is embarking on a bold, multi-year transformation of our business and the way we work. This evolution is focused on strengthening the experience for both our customers and employees; while ensuring we continue to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable service—now and into the future.

As our vessels and terminals become increasingly connected, and we adopt modern platforms powered by advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, we’re looking for forward-thinking leaders and talented professionals who are excited by what’s possible. People who not only embrace innovation, but who also know how to build, inspire, and empower teams to turn vision into reality.

If you thrive in complex, large-scale environments, enjoy driving enterprise-wide transformation, and are comfortable operating at the intersection of people, process and technology, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Join us and play a meaningful role in shaping the future of coastal transportation—where the challenge is significant and the impact is lasting.

The Opportunity

At BC Ferries, technology and transformation play an important role in how we connect coastal communities and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. Making that happen takes strong project leadership, thoughtful planning and the ability to bring people together around a shared goal.

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact IT projects that support our business priorities and shape how we work today and into the future. From enterprise technology implementations to cross-functional business transformation initiatives, you’ll guide projects from planning through implementation, ensuring they deliver on their objectives, timelines and budgets.

Working closely with business and technology leaders, project sponsors, vendors and cross-functional teams, you’ll navigate competing priorities, manage risks and dependencies, and turn complex challenges into practical solutions. If you’re an experienced project leader who thrives on bringing clarity to complexity and delivering meaningful business outcomes, this is an opportunity to make a difference.

The Role

Reporting to the Director, Portfolio Planning and Execution, you contribute value through key areas of oversight such as:

• Leading complex, cross-functional IT projects from initiation through implementation and closure, ensuring alignment with business priorities, agreed scope, schedules, budgets and expected outcomes;
• Defining project objectives, deliverables, success measures and delivery plans in collaboration with business stakeholders, project sponsors and technology leaders;
• Establishing and managing project governance, including Steering Committee meetings, status reporting, decision-making, escalations and stakeholder communications;
• Building strong relationships across business and technology teams, facilitating discussions and resolving competing priorities to maintain alignment and momentum;
• Developing and maintaining integrated project plans, managing resources, risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies and scope changes throughout the project lifecycle;
• Managing project financial performance by monitoring actual and forecasted expenditures, analyzing budget variances, identifying financial risks and implementing corrective actions;
• Leading change management activities to support stakeholder readiness, adoption and successful transitions to new systems, processes and ways of working;
• Translating business needs into project requirements and technology solutions, advising stakeholders on priorities, sequencing, dependencies and delivery considerations;
• Partnering with Procurement & Supply Chain on technology sourcing activities, including RFP/RFI development, requirements definition, vendor evaluation and selection;
• Coordinating interdependencies across projects, applications, business processes and technology services to manage impacts and support successful delivery across the IT portfolio;
• Providing project team leadership, fostering collaboration and accountability among internal teams, vendors and other project resources;
• Conducting post-implementation reviews, capturing lessons learned and applying project management best practices to strengthen future delivery;

What you bring to the team

• A bachelor’s or associate degree in Business, Computer Science or a related discipline
• 10–12 years of progressive project management experience, including leading complex business and technology projects through the full project lifecycle
• At least 2–4 years of experience managing large-scale technology or capital projects with budgets exceeding $2 million, including enterprise application or cloud-based technology implementations
• Experience with enterprise platforms and integration technologies, such as Oracle Fusion, Oracle Integration Cloud, Azure Integration Services, UKG Workforce Management, Maximo Application Suite or comparable solutions
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, risk management and change control, with the ability to apply established practices to complex initiative
• Demonstrated expertise in project financial management, including budget forecasting, expenditure tracking, variance analysis and financial reporting
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority and guide diverse teams toward shared decisions
• Proficiency with project planning and collaboration tools, including MS Project, Jira and related project management and reporting applications
• A project management certification is an asset

What we offer

This is a regular full-time position with a target salary range of$132,600 - $165,700per annum.The starting salary isdeterminedbased on the successful candidate’sknowledge,experienceand internal equity.

Taking care of our employees is a top priority for us, and to do that, we offer benefits that help you stay healthy in all ways. Some of our great benefits include:

• Career development and learning opportunities
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Defined benefit Public Service Pension Plan
• Minimum four weeks’ vacation
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Wellness programs and employee discounts

"We sail to serve and connect the people and the coast of BC"

At BC Ferries, our people are at the heart of delivering safe and reliable service along 1,600 km of coastline. Every day, we connect communities and move tens of thousands of passengers and vehicles across our 25 routes through the dedication, expertise and hard work of our teams. Guided by a shared commitment to safety, service, inclusion and local commitment, we offer meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a positive impact. Whether you work onboard our vessels, in our terminals or behind the scenes, you'll play an important role in connecting