Project Manager

As Project Manager, you will be required to manage IT related projects in the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) of the Information Technology Solutions and Services branch. Guided by the principles of the Project Management Framework (PMF) and System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), you will be responsible for leading project teams, managing project budget, risks, deliverables and timeline while adhering to the established governance structures.

• Manage complex system development projects by planning, organizing, directing and controlling multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Analyse project assignments and propose project management processes to successfully deliver approved project scope.
• Prepare detailed project charters, project management plans based on Portfolio Management Office templates covering objectives, activities and resource requirements.  Adhere to Branch’s project management methodology.
• Develop plans/objectives/costs and time frames for projects by discussing operational and technical requirements with clients and other areas of the Service.
• Manage all activities of the project by developing, organizing, maintaining and regularly updating project plans; controlling budgetary expenditures; directing/instructing human resources, managing change in scope and schedule.
• Resolve problems by analysing and following project management practices and standards; facilitating discussions and resolving conflicts internal and external to the project team; developing new approaches to resolve issues.
• Participate to the annual and multi-year planning activities by contributing to the Project Review Committee and Investment Review Committee processes, which evaluate initiatives against organizational priorities.
• Assist with business case development by developing preliminary project plans and resource estimates.
• Manage internal and contract project resource requirements by writing Statements of Work, contributing to Requests for Proposals, establishing evaluation criteria and weighing/reviewing responses against evaluation criteria.
• Manage projects related to the piloting/prototyping of new technologies by directing/instructing engineers/technologists/contractors responsible for performing the design/modification.

An undergraduate degree or a technologist diploma from a recognized post secondary institution in the fields of Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Network Management, Cyber Security or Telecommunications. 

The educational program must be from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada. 

If you completed a program outside of Canada, you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.

Note: Any higher level of education could be recognized as experience.

Undergraduate degree and seven (7) years of relevant experience; or technologist diploma and eight (8) years of relevant experience in a role where the core function was to lead and/or manage IT, R&D and/or Scientific projects using Project Management methodologies. 

In addition, preference will be given to candidates who possess any one of the following certifications:

• Project Management certification (Project Management Institute (PMI), Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Prince 2 Practitioner certification)
• A Master in Project Management

• Behavioural Flexibility
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Risk Management
• Result Oriented

Official Language (OL) Proficiency

The immediate need is to staff positions with a linguistic profile of:

• CBC/CBC Imperative and BBB/BBB Imperative
• English Essential

Offers will be made to qualified candidates who meet the linguistic requirements.

For positions identified as imperative, the person being appointed to the position must meet the language requirements of the position, as demonstrated by valid second language evaluation (SLE) results, at the time of appointment. 

Assets

An asset qualification is a qualification which can enhance the ability to perform the work based on current and future business requirements, but which is not strictly required.  Assets can help determine right fit in certain circumstances.

• Knowledge of System development lifecycle (SDLC) models 
• Knowledge of Iterative development methodologies / frameworks
• Familiarity with the use of project management software tools and applications 
• ITIL training or certifications
• Experience in Product Management
• Masters of Business Administration (MBA)+
• Knowledge of Data Science, Data Engineering 
• Knowledge on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence 
• Familiarity with Cyber security related initiatives

This position is eligible for the Technology Market Modifier, which is valued at 7% of the basic annual salary ($112,746 - $137,226). The above compensation package includes the 7% market modifier. 

While we continue to explore opportunities for flexible work arrangements, the majority of work in our organization must be done in the office and cannot be performed at home.

If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please mention it to the HR representative.

Employment Equity gaps have been identified among Persons with Disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and women for this positon. You are invited to voluntarily self-declare in your cover letter if you belong to any of these groups, as this information may be considered in the selection process.

• Clearly demonstrate in your resume and cover letter how you meet each Education and Experience criteria. 
• Provide concrete examples which illustrate how you meet each experience criteria. 
• Include where, when and how each experience criteria were acquired.
• For your education, please indicate the name of the institution attended and specify the diploma or degree obtained.
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• Make yourself available for the Career Opportunity process (assessments and interviews) or withdraw from the selection process.
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Failure to provide the required information will result in the screening out of your application. 

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