Application Deadline: 10 October 2025

Department: Information Technology (IT)

Location: Saskatoon

Description Reporting to the Manager, IT, the IT Project Manager & Digital Adoption is responsible for leading strategic IT initiatives and driving digital transformation across the organization. This role will manage a broad range of projects, from physical infrastructure projects to enterprise system implementations. A key focus will be on ensuring successful project delivery, followed by the development and execution of user adoption strategies to maximize the impact of new technologies. The role will also champion the integration of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to enhance business processes and foster a culture of continuous digital innovation.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to): Project Leadership

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT infrastructure and digital transformation projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including scope, cost, milestones, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Champion the adoption of AI technologies with effective change management.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, define project goals, and ensure successful implementation.
• Evaluate and recommend digital tools and platforms that enhance efficiency based on continuous engagement with business stakeholders.

Governance, Performance & Delivery

• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and outcomes to leadership and other stakeholders.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of digital adoption initiatives.
• Continuously assess and improve project management and digital adoption methodologies based on feedback and lessons learned.

Change and Adoption

• Champion digital adoption by designing and executing change management strategies that drive user engagement and system utilization.
• Develop and deliver training programs, workshops, and support materials to facilitate smooth transitions to new technologies.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches).
• 5+ years of experience managing IT infrastructure and digital transformation projects, preferably in mining industry.
• Experience implementing or managing Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions and driving organizational adoption of AI technologies is considered a strong asset.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering technology solutions that drive business value.
• Experience implementing digital change management frameworks (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter).
• Demonstrated success in engaging stakeholders at all levels to drive alignment and adoption.
• Familiarity with enterprise IT systems (e.g., Microsoft 365, SAP, or collaboration tools).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and organizational skills.
• Experience in a regulated or compliance-driven environment is an asset.

Core Competencies Communication

• Communicates in an open candid and consistent manner with impact to inform, enroll, coach, and inspire.
• Effectively builds rapport and appropriately delivers information (oral and written) in a timely, well-organized, thoughtful, and engaging manner.

Team Effectiveness

• Works collaboratively across functional teams, embracing unique talents and diverse perspectives, to achieve common goals.
• Takes a proactive approach to building relationships by actively participating as a prepared team member, demonstrating flexibility and respect for different work styles.

Work Management

• Plans, manages and follows through to ensure the flow and timely completion of activities to deliver successful work results.
• Maintains quality and safety standards to ensure NexGen's Elite Standards are met across all work streams.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.

Personal Accountability

• Takes responsibility for own actions and outcomes.
• Maintains effective and professional approach, demonstrating resilience and accountability in a fluid fast paced work environment.

Analytical/Critical Thinking

• Able to identify, articulate and problem solve for complex situations with consideration for outcomes.
• Provides clear and informative explanations to support effective decisions in line with company objectives.
• Uses creative, conceptual, and/or inductive reasoning.

Functional & Technical Skills

• Applies specialized knowledge in own area of expertise and openly shares information and knowledge with others.