The Senior IT Project Manager leads complex Information Technology initiatives across various Government of Saskatchewan (GOS) ministries and public sector entities through all lifecycle phases - initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and closure. This role requires expert-level governance, executive reporting, risk mitigation, and organizational change management to ensure project outcomes align with GOS policies, standards, and strategic objectives.

Senior IT Project Manager
Location
Regina, SK

Onsite Flexibility
Onsite

Contract Details

Position Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 12 months

Pay Rate: C$90.00-120.00 / Hour (CAD)

Job Summary
The Senior IT Project Manager leads complex Information Technology initiatives across various Government of Saskatchewan (GOS) ministries and public sector entities through all lifecycle phases - initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and closure. This role requires expert-level governance, executive reporting, risk mitigation, and organizational change management to ensure project outcomes align with GOS policies, standards, and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Delivery: Develop detailed project plans, manage stage-gate approvals, and deliver IT outcomes on time, within budget, and to scope across Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid frameworks.

Governance & Executive Reporting: Establish and lead project governance structures (e.g., Executive Steering Committees, Project Boards), prepare executive presentations, and document governance decisions.

Stakeholder Engagement & Vendor Oversight:



Facilitate ongoing engagement with executive, business, and technical teams; oversee vendor performance and integrate third-party deliverables into master project plans.

Organizational Change Management (OCM): Lead OCM activities including impact/readiness assessments, communication planning, training, and user adoption strategies.

Risk & Change Control: Identify, monitor, and mitigate project risks and issues; manage scope, schedule, budget, and resource change requests through formal approval channels.

Resource & Financial Planning: Manage resource allocations, system development effort estimations, cost tracking, and audit compliance requirements.

Required Experience

Experience Level: 10+ years of demonstrated experience as a practicing Project Manager managing complex IT projects under pressure and tight deadlines.

Public Sector Expertise: Robust track record delivering public sector IT projects (government, Crown corporation, healthcare, or education) operating under formal governance and audit frameworks.

Technical Complexity: Experience within the last 5 years managing complex IT projects involving multiple stakeholders, vendors, and cloud integrations.

Local Landscape:



Direct experience with GOS or comparable public entities regarding business/technical landscapes.

OCM Integration: Demonstrated application of OCM frameworks and stakeholder readiness activities.

Documentation & Artifacts: Proven ability to create comprehensive project management documentation (charters, schedules, budgets, risk registers, change orders, status reports).

Nice-to-Have Experience

OCM certifications preferred.

Required Skills

Exceptional leadership, negotiation, facilitation, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Education Requirements

Active Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification required (a copy of the certificate must be submitted).

Important Notes

Must be local to Saskatchewan; position is 100% in-office in Regina, SK.

Saskatchewan government experience required (e.g., SaskBuilds, Province of Saskatchewan, SaskPower, SaskEnergy, TransGas, SaskTel, WCB Saskatchewan, SCIC, SGI).

About the Client
This client provides central coordination for property management, IT, and procurement services across government ministries, supporting a broad range of public sector operations throughout Saskatchewan. The organization works with professionals including IT project managers, procurement specialists, property management coordinators, and technology consultants who collaborate to deliver infrastructure and digital services to provincial government entities.

Job Number: 26-13832

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📌 Senior IT Project Manager (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000
📍 Saskatchewan