Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and manage projects throughout their full life cycle, from initiation and planning through implementation and delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving project objectives, managing schedules and budgets, coordinating project teams, and ensuring deliverables meet approved requirements.

The Project Manager must be proficient in various project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid, and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, risk management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all project activities throughout the project life cycle, ensuring alignment with approved objectives, scope, timelines, and requirements.
• Communicate regularly with project owners, stakeholders, project teams, consultants, service providers, and Manitoba government staff.
• Direct and coordinate project management resources, team activities, and deliverables.
• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules, integrating capital and operational workstreams.
• Monitor project budgets, track actual and forecasted expenditures, and provide weekly financial and project status reports using Manitoba's internal systems.
• Identify, assess, and actively manage project risks, issues, and opportunities, communicating updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Review, document, and manage contract changes in accordance with Manitoba's approval processes and governance framework.
• Coordinate implementation activities to ensure compliance with approved project requirements, schedules, and deliverables.
• Maintain accurate project records, data, and documentation within Manitoba's project management frameworks and information management systems.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated experience managing projects through all phases of the project life cycle.
• Experience applying Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid project management methodologies.
• Strong project planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting capabilities.
• Experience managing project teams, resources, stakeholders, risks, and contractual changes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project activities and deliverables within established governance, budget, and schedule requirements.