Join a top employer and advance your career! We are seeking an experienced Project Manager for an exciting onsite contract opportunity with our Government client based in Winnipeg. This position begins with a 6-month term, with an expected total duration of 24 months.

This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in the public sector while advancing your career. Apply now to join a dynamic team and contribute to exciting and meaningful projects!

Responsibilities
Facilitate regular communication with all project stakeholders' groups including the project owner, project teams and resources, consultants, and staff.Direct the activities and deliverables of assigned project management resources.Review, record and manage contract change management within appropriate authority and approval framework.Actively monitor all risks and opportunities to the project, communicating with project stakeholders including but not limited to project team, owners and Service Providers regularly.Coordinate and manage all activities required to be complete the projects.Complete project entry and data management within project management framework and information management systems.Develop and maintain detailed project schedules ensuring integration of capital and operating streams and providing regular updates to the manager identified for their project.Operate within the approved project budget in accordance with the capital framework. Weekly reporting and tracking is expected using internal systems which will include but is not limited to both actual and forecasted monthly project spending.Manage implementation for conformity within the approved project requirements, including detailed scheduling and coordination.Work with consultants and external and internal stakeholders and be responsible for defining the requirements of the project including the detailed design documents and specifications up to a tender ready document package. Support and participate in the tendering process including assisting the selection committee to award the tender to the qualified proponent and issue the contract.Develop project scope, quality, budget, schedule, risk, and adhering to all federal, provincial and municipal acts and regulations, laws and legislation.Develop the procurement plan in accordance with obligations and policies for the project.Manage delivery of project plan to ensure alignment of project goals and expectations including management of Service Providers and contractors, manage and control project scope, schedule and budget, quality, risks, communications, stakeholders and change control.Manage all changes to scope through project charter and/or Change Order process, review and approve submitted costs and track against both approved budget and schedule. Advise the Manager when project budget increase or schedule delay is projected to occur. Work within the client systems to seek and obtain approvals.Monitor and navigate project through organization’s internal processes such as Architectural Review Board (ARB) approval process.Oversee project budget including review and process progress claims, advising on timing of final payment and release of holdback monies.Conduct biweekly/Weekly reporting and tracking is expected using internal systems/processes including but not limited to cash flow reporting of both actual and forecasted monthly project spend.Conduct start up meeting, attend bi-weekly client meetings and other as required.Provide regular communication including reporting on projects status, budget and schedule using internal client systems and templates.Track and manage overall project opportunities and risks. Maximizing opportunities and managing issues. Work with Stakeholders to inform of issues and provide recommendations as necessary.Manage quality assurance and control requirements ensuring work conforms to the contract including review of mock-ups and deficiency reviews.Oversee and coordinate provision of staff training on new systems.Work with the client to tender, recommend, select and negotiate contracts with vendors.Assemble and review all necessary project close out information including transfer to operations, as-built documents, training manuals etc. Debrief with all stakeholders and clients on lessons learned during project duration. Complete final project close out.Qualifications:10+ years of experience managing Information Technology projects.PMP Certification or PRINCE2 Practitioner certification.Expertise in project lifecycles, resource planning, cost estimation, and scheduling.Proven experience developing business cases.Strong background managing projects in Public Sector organizations.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills.Criminal background check required.

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.