Project Manager

Job summary

The Project Manager leads complex information systems and technology projects from definition through implementation within the health and social services sector. They are responsible for managing project scope, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communications while ensuring compliance with privacy and regulatory requirements.

Job details

Please note: The application deadline for this position is October 1 at 11:59 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST). The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking a Project Manager to join the Department of Health and Social Services' Information Services team in Yellowknife. This role leads complex information systems and technology projects that support the delivery of health and social services across the Northwest Territories. You will manage projects from planning through implementation, balancing scope, cost, schedule, quality and risk while helping ensure technology solutions meet operational and patient-care needs. About the Role Reporting to the Manager, Project Management Services, you will lead information system development, procurement, implementation, enhancement and replacement projects. You will work with clients, vendors, technical teams and program partners, applying predictive or adaptive/agile project approaches as appropriate while ensuring projects are effectively integrated into the broader Health and Social Services technology environment. Key Responsibilities Lead complex information systems and technology projects from definition through implementation and transition to operations. Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, quality, change and risk. Develop and maintain stakeholder engagement and communications with clients, vendors, program areas and project teams. Support procurement activities, including business cases, RFPs, evaluation criteria, vendor selection and contract management. Oversee project teams and third-party vendors, monitor performance and resolve issues affecting delivery. Ensure privacy, security and regulatory requirements are incorporated throughout the project lifecycle. Qualifications Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: A bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related field, combined with four or more years of directly relevant and progressive experience in a project management role delivering information systems or technology-enabled projects. Experience with project management and project portfolio management software and tools is required. Experience with Health or Social Services information systems and projects is considered an asset. Professional certification in project management is desirable, including Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. This is a Position of Trust and requires a criminal records check. Learn More The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. To learn more about living and working in the Northwest Territories, visit: GNWT Careers Benefits NWT Tourism

What you’ll do

The Project Manager leads complex information systems and technology projects from definition through implementation within the health and social services sector. They are responsible for managing project scope, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communications while ensuring compliance with privacy and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related field. A minimum of four years of progressive experience in project management for technology-enabled projects is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Northern living allowance • Defined benefit pension plan • Health benefits • Dental benefits • Relocation assistance

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project management
• Information systems
• Technology project management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Procurement
• Contract management
• Risk management
• Budget management
• Vendor management
• Agile methodology
• Predictive project management
• Health informatics
• Change management
• Privacy and security compliance

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Technology
• Government & Public Sector
• Healthcare
• Social Services