Job Summary: The Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing IT projects through all phases of their lifecycle to achieve defined objectives.

Utilizing various project management methodologies including waterfall, agile, and hybrid, the role ensures effective coordination of resources, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, risk management, and stakeholder communication within a public sector framework.

Responsibilities: Manage communication with all project stakeholders including owners, teams, consultants, and staff.

Direct project management resources and oversee deliverables.

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and budgets, ensuring alignment with capital and operating streams.

Manage contract change processes and procurement activities including tender preparation and vendor selection.

Monitor and control project scope, quality, risks, and opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Provide regular project status, budget, and schedule reporting using internal systems and templates.

Coordinate training provision for staff on new systems.

Conduct project closeout reviews and document lessons learned.

Required Skills: Minimum 10+ years managing Information Technology projects.

Valid PMP or Prince2 Practitioner certification.

Expertise in project lifecycles, resource, cost, and schedule estimation.

Experience developing business cases.

Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects.

Solid interpersonal, facilitation, critical thinking, and problem resolution skills.

Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills.





Experience in public sector project management.

Ability to maintain a clean criminal record and pass enhanced background checks as required.

Desired Skills: Familiarity with Manitoba's project management frameworks and internal systems.

Knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal acts, regulations, and legislation related to project delivery.

Experience with Architectural Review Board (ARB) approval processes.

Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and procurement processes.

Experience in training coordination and quality assurance management.

Rated Criteria: Project Planning and Scheduling - 25 Points Budget and Cost Management - 20 Points Stakeholder Communication and Management - 15 Points Risk and Opportunity Management - 15 Points Procurement and Contract Management - 15 Points Leadership and Team Coordination - 10 Points Total: 100 Points Deliverables: Comprehensive project plans including schedules and budgets.

Regular status reports on project progress, risks, and financials.

Tender-ready design documents and procurement packages.

Contract change management documentation.

Project closeout documentation including as-built documents and training manuals.

Lessons learned reports and final project review summaries.

Must Haves: Valid PMP or Prince2 Practitioner certification.

Minimum of 10 years IT project management experience.

Experience managing projects within a public sector environment.

Clean criminal record and ability to pass enhanced background checks.

Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Public Sector Experience: Preferred

📌 Project Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 vTech Solution
📍 Winnipeg