Under the direction of the Program Manager, Asset and Investment Management (AIM), the Project Manager provides leadership and guidance in the execution of large scale, complex, Information Technology (IT) projects. These projects and initiatives are highly structured and follow an integrated multi-disciplinary team approach that strives for innovation, excellence and efficiency.

Projects may include, but are not limited to Citywide cloud services implementations, migrations, or integrations, software development projects, development and implementation of MS Power Suite solutions, data center migrations, radio and telecommunications upgrades, unified messaging integrations, and critical business system upgrades or replacements. This position will manage projects throughout the project’s life-cycle and ensuring effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, and continuous learning.

As an experienced Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP), the Project Manager will be expected to manage the delivery of multiple IT projects simultaneously through the application of structured project management techniques, organizational change management, effective stakeholder management, and defined project controls.

The Project Manager will, initiate, lead, facilitate, coordinate, and provide direction, monitoring and oversight activity for the projects assigned and ensure that the benefits of the investment are realized in an efficient and effective manner. This position is expected to develop and maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

The Project Manager will work with the Project Sponsor to plan, deliver and transfer the project to the Business Owner

As the Project Manager, you will:

• Provide project management expertise and guidance to the Department to successfully complete and/or implement projects and departmental initiatives, while achieving the benefits of the investment.
• Develop and manage the procurement process which includes solicitation and contract administration tasks.
• Manage the Design Management process.
• Develop Business Cases and Investment Strategies per the Investment Planning Manual.
• Coordinate and oversee the Project Turnover process.

Your education and qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Commerce, Finance, Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Post-secondary education in Project Management would be an asset.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is essential. Applicants who have not yet attained this designation are required to obtain within a 1-year timeframe.

• Certificate in Asset Management is essential. Applicants who have not yet attained this certification are required to obtain within a 3-year timeframe.

• Change Management Training or Certificate in Change Management would be considered an asset.

• Successful completion of the associated professional designations in addition to the education listed above is considered an asset including obtaining a P.Eng., C.E.T/A.Sc.T, MRAIC, CMA, CGA, CA, CPA, or MBA.

• Certificate in Quality Management is considered an asset.

• Minimum Five to eight (5-8) years of experience related to the duties listed above in Project Management, preferably in a Public Sector environment.

• Knowledge in the management of IT projects such as cloud-based software and software as a service implementation, infrastructure as a service, IT infrastructure, and business transformation projects.

• Previously demonstrated success in leading projects including change initiatives, navigating complex environments and influencing desirable outcomes through positive and collaborative relationship management.

• Experience with supervision and management of design consultants and contractors.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills in order to be flexible and responsive to changing priorities and circumstances as well as ability to work on diverse projects simultaneously in stressful and fast paced environment.

• Supervisory experience including planning, organizing, directing, motivating and managing professional and administrative staff.

• Previous experience managing and leading projects including organizing, coordinating, planning, and maintaining schedules and controlling a large number of projects.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, stakeholders and the general public.

• Demonstrated ability and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint) including experience with Project Management Systems such as Microsoft Project or similar software.

• Demonstrated commitment towards continuous learning, growth and the achievement of high performance.

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain relations with consultants, government agencies, developers, suppliers and contractors relative to facility and equipment design and improvements, and formulates sound recommendations.

• Proven ability to set priorities, solve problems and meet deadlines under pressure.

• Experience in a municipal environment would be considered an asset.

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit www.winnipeg.ca/police.
• Must have the ability to travel within Winnipeg.