Project Manager

Project Overview The Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement (SBP), Information Technology Division (ITD), Project Delivery Office (PDO), is looking for one or more highly experienced Project Manager(s). The successful resource(s) will manage diverse initiatives involving business systems, processes, and programs; Information Technology (IT) systems and infrastructure; and financial and human resource functions, with impacts spanning multiple Ministries, sector partners, and the broader community.
ITD Project Managers are typically responsible for managing large complex IT projects. Project Managers are assigned to projects as required and may also be expected to comanage projects with other internal ministry Project Managers and/or thirdparty vendors.
Within the PDO, Project Managers are responsible for applying established project management methodologies and processes to ensure the successful delivery of project objectives within approved schedule and budget constraints. Project Managers are also encouraged to contribute to the development and enhancement of management methodologies, practices, and procedures that strengthen the ITD's project management framework. Job Description The duties of the Project Manager(s) include, though are not limited to:
Develop the terms of the detailed project plan in consultation with the Project Leadership Team.
Prepare and maintain the Project Plan and obtain approval from the Project Management Delivery Office and the Executive Sponsor for the assigned project, as applicable.
Ensure the project is undertaken in accordance with the standards, processes and documentation which follow Project Management Institute standards.
Ensure effective project governance by supporting executive steering committees with timely reporting, escalation of risks and issues, and clear recommendations.
Produce deliverables on time, within budget and to specification ensuring project objectives are met.
Ensure the work products and deliverables are completed in compliance with technical standards.
Deliver projects using Agile or hybrid (Agile/Waterfall) delivery approaches, ensuring alignment with approved governance, milestones, and outcomes.
Facilitate integration of project touch points (interconnections) across related projects if required.
Monitor and report on project performance: scope, schedule, cost, and quality of project deliverables.
Identify, monitor and manage risks related to the delivery of the project.
Provide timely communications and reporting regarding projects risks, issues and concerns to the team, Project Sponsors and relevant stakeholders.
Organize and facilitate multi-stakeholder workshops, meetings and prepare presentations.
Work collaboratively with third party vendors and other partners to include their delivery as part of the overall implementation plan.
Develop project change requests (scope, time and cost) while negotiating and sharing financial implications and/or impact with the Project Sponsor.
Manage cloud-based IT projects, including Software as a Service implementations, cloud migrations, or cloud native solution delivery.
Identify changes to resourcing requirements. Mandatory Requirements 1. Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification. (Copy of Certificate to be included in submission)
2. Demonstrated experience as a practicing Project Manager managing different, complex projects in an IT environment.
The proposed candidate must demonstrate handson experience as the accountable Project Manager for a minimum of three (3) completed IT projects that meet all of the following criteria:
Each project must have all of the below bullets to pass the mandatory:
A minimum project duration of 6 months
A minimum total project budget of $500,000
Multiple stakeholder groups (minimum of three, including business and IT)
At least one external vendor
System integration or cloud/SaaS implementation components
Experience will only be considered where the candidate held endtoend accountability for delivery. Experience limited to coordination, reporting, or partial lifecycle involvement will not be considered.
3. Candidate confirms the maximum blended hourly rate shall not exceed $145.00/hour plus applicable taxes for the duration of the contract.
4. Candidate must be available to work 100% on-site located in a Government of Saskatchewan office in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, upon contract start. Desired Requirements 1. Local Knowledge
GOS is interested in understanding the Resource's experience with GOS, or comparable entities, as it relates to the technical and business landscape. (This requirement is heavily weighted.)
2. Demonstrated experience delivering IT projects in a public sector environment (government, Crown corporation, healthcare, education, or regulated public entity), including operating within formal governance, approvals, and audit requirements. (This requirement is heavily weighted.)
Proponent must provide:
Number of public-sector IT projects delivered
Role performed
Duration
Description of governance structures used
3. Demonstrated experience operating within formal governance structures, including executive steering committees. (This requirement is heavily weighted.)
Proponent must provide:
Frequency of executive reporting
Types of forums led
Artifacts produced
4. Demonstrated experience effectively planning, executing, and adapting stakeholder communications on complex IT projects, involving diverse business, technical, vendor, and executive stakeholders.
The candidate must provide:
The types of stakeholder groups engaged.
The communication approach used.
Examples of challenging stakeholder situations
Actions taken to manage expectations, resolve issues, or gain alignment
The outcome achieved
5. Demonstrated experience managing cloud-based IT projects, including SaaS implementations, cloud migrations, or cloud-native solution delivery.
Proponent must provide:
Number of cloud projects delivered
Cloud platform(s) used
Project size
Outcomes
6. Demonstrated experience in leading and motivating people, encourage collaborative teamwork in an environment with internal and external stakeholders, conducting presentations, effectively leading meetings and facilitating workgroups with diverse business interests to reach consensus.
7. Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining project management artifacts.
Proponent must provide:
Types of artifacts created
Tools used
Scale and frequency of reporting
8. Demonstrated experience leading projects using Agile or hybrid (Agile/Waterfall) delivery approaches.
Proponent must provide:
Agile framework(s) used
Role in Agile delivery
Number of Agile projects led
Duration of Agile experience
9. Experience integrating Organizational change management practices into IT project delivery.
Proponent must provide:
Change methodology used
Nature of change activities
Certifications Education N/A Certifications (if required) Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification. (Copy of Certificate to be included in submission). Documentation Required for submission Resume, 3 references and PMP or PRINCE2 Certificate copy
For each Reference, must include Reference Name, Title/Position, E-mail Address, Telephone Number, and Association to Candidate, as well as Candidate's Name. Work Hours Standard Hours Account Manager Name (Proposal Team) Mohak Kukreti Work authorization required Resident of Canada Relocation is accepted N/A Remote work No Additional Notes if any 100% Onsite role at a Government of Saskatchewan office in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Copy of Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 is to be included in the submission.

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