A leading technology services provider is seeking a Project Manager for a 10-month remote contract. The role involves leading the implementation of a new Student Information System (SIS) while collaborating with teams in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing large-scale technology projects and effective communication skills. Start date is ASAP.
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale technology implementations.
Proven ability in vendor management and negotiation.
Effective communication with executive stakeholders and technical teams.
Responsabilités
Represent the client at key meetings.
Act as the primary contact for Thesis Elements and the implementation vendor.
Ensure accountability to the Statement of Work.
Identify resource shortfalls and prepare recommendations.
Work with Ministry Project Sponsor to ensure vendor deliverables.
Connaissances
Large-scale technology implementations
Multi-stakeholder project management
Vendor management
Risk management
Effective communication
Cross-functional team coordination
Formation
Project management credentials (PMP or PRINCE2)
Description du poste
On behalf of our Education client, Procom is searching for a Project Manager for a 10-month role. This position is remote with regular collaboration with teams in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
Job Description
The project involves the implementation of a new cloud-based Student Information System (SIS) called Thesis Elements, replacing the existing OCSM system. This initiative is part of a collaborative effort across Saskatchewan Regional Colleges and Dumont Technical Institute, starting with Great Plains College.
Responsibilities
Represent the client at key meetings such as Project Manager meetings, Steering Committee meetings, and Vendor workshops.
Act as the primary contact for Thesis Elements and the implementation vendor.
Ensure accountability to the Statement of Work, maintaining project schedules and reporting on status, expenditures, and risks.
Identify resource shortfalls and prepare recommendations.
Work with Ministry Project Sponsor / Manager to ensure vendor deliverables and manage Change Order Processes.
Provide guidance to local college project teams and support the collection of business processes.
Oversee data-related activities and coordinate SIS configuration tasks.
Mandatory Skills
Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale technology implementations.
Strong experience in managing multi-stakeholder projects.
Proven ability in vendor management and negotiation.
Risk, issue, and dependency management experience.
Effective communication with executive stakeholders and technical teams.
Coordination of cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Knowledge of the Saskatchewan post-secondary / college sector.
Experience with public sector or education technology projects.
Project management credentials such as PMP or PRINCE2.
Assignment Length
This is a 10-month contract position.
Start Date
ASAP.
Assignment Location
Remote, with regular collaboration with teams in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
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