Client: Government of Manitoba – 29954-RFR-DTS-071

We are seeking an experienced

Project Manager

with a minimum of 10 years of experience managing Information Technology projects, along with a valid PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner certification. The ideal candidate will have expertise in project lifecycle management, project planning, resource allocation, cost and schedule estimation, business case development, public sector project management, and managing multiple projects concurrently. The successful candidate will lead projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, procurement, and closeout while ensuring alignment with project objectives, approved budgets, schedules, quality standards, and Manitoba's policies and procedures.

Role Snapshot

Job Title: 29954-RFR-DTS-071 – Project Manager

Client: Government of Manitoba

Work Location: 215 Garry Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Work Arrangement: Onsite / Remote, subject to Manitoba's discretion and approval

Duration: Up to 24 months

Initial Term: 6 months, followed by an anticipated 18-month renewal

Extension: The engagement may be extended beyond 24 months in exceptional circumstances.

Standard Working Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST, Monday to Friday

Working Hours per Day: 7.25 hours

Remote Hourly Rate: To be provided by the candidate

Onsite Hourly Rate: To be provided by the candidate

Certification Requirement: Valid PMP Certification or PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification

Background Check: Clean criminal record check required at the proponent's expense; an enhanced Manitoba background check may also be required for certain projects.

Must Have

Minimum of ten (10)



or more years of experience managing Information Technology projects.

Valid PMP Certification or PRINCE2 Practitioner certification.

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

Experience developing business cases.

Experience planning and managing projects within a Public Sector organization.

Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.

Excellent interpersonal and listening skills.

Strong facilitation skills.

Solid critical-thinking and problem-resolution skills.

Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills.

Description Skill Requirements and Qualifications

Project Management Services

Other Responsibilities Of a Project Manager

Project Initiation and Planning

General

Responsible for regular communication with all project stakeholder groups, including the project owner, project teams and resources, consultants, and Manitoba staff.

Responsible for directing the activities and deliverables of assigned project management resources.

Review, record, and manage contract change management within Manitoba's authority and approval framework.

Actively monitor all project risks and opportunities, communicating regularly with project stakeholders, including but not limited to the project team, owners,



and Service Providers.

Responsible for coordinating and managing all activities required to complete the projects.

Responsible for project entry and data management within Manitoba's project management framework and information management systems.

Budgeting and Schedule

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring integration of capital and operating streams and providing regular updates to the Manitoba manager identified for the project.

Operate within the approved project budget in accordance with Manitoba's capital framework.

Provide weekly reporting and tracking using internal Manitoba systems, including but not limited to actual and forecasted monthly project spending.

Manage implementation to ensure conformity with approved project requirements, including detailed scheduling and coordination.

Procurement

The Project Manager will work with consultants and external and internal stakeholders from Manitoba and be responsible for defining project requirements, including detailed design documents and specifications, up to a tender-ready document package.

Support and participate in the tendering process, including assisting the selection committee in awarding the tender to the qualified proponent and issuing the contract.

Develop the project scope, quality requirements, budget, schedule, and risk management approach.

Ensure adherence to all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal acts, regulations, laws, and legislation.

Develop the procurement plan in accordance with Manitoba's obligations and policies for the project.

Project Execution,

📌 29954-RFR-– Project Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 S M Software Solutions
📍 Winnipeg