Senior Im/it Project Manager

Description:

Within the Ministry of Finance, the Information Management Branch (IMB) delivers a full suite of information management and technology services to the Ministry of Finance and Office of the Premier, as well as Government House, Ministers’ Offices, and a number of boards and commissions. In partnership with our clients, we deliver technology enabled business transformation; design, build and maintain business applications, operate the ministry’s service desk, and provide infrastructure planning, business process mapping, change management support, project management and investment planning as well as information technology security and privacy support. Although our work is centered on technology, our success comes from relationship building and a customer centric lens.

The primary focus of the Senior IM/IT Project manager is to manage multiple IM/IT projects with a strategic value which are controlled against defined business plans and budgets. This job will manage human and financial resources, lead a diverse team of technical specialists, and manage the stakeholder consultation process. This position is also responsible for project management services and planing ongoing business and technology needs consistent with government and ministry strategic plans, system standards and interfacing requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Completion of a degree in the computer science, business administration, project management or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience leading or managing complex IM/IT or business transformation projects.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience managing and overseeing concurrent projects with multiple competing priorities and timelines.
• Experience managing project teams and working with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in the development of business cases and/or concept cases (e.g., feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, options papers).

Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• Project Management Certification (e.g., AGILE Scrum Master, PMP, PRINCE2) or equivalent or advanced project management training.
• Change management training or certification.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing IM IT contracted services.
• Experience working with Senior Executives (e.g., Executive Director and abo