Posted 44 months ago

Project Manager

OttawaOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Project Manager responsible for managing and supporting the implementation and post-implementation of the FreeBalance Accountability Suite, coordinating with government stakeholders, and ensuring project scope, schedule, and budget adherence.

About this role

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of managing and supporting the implementation and post-implementation of the FreeBalance Accountability Suite, utilizing best practice project management principles and applying technology to enhance government business operations. Key to the Project Manager position is the ability to demonstrate previous experience with implementation, project management, and working with key stakeholders.

Main responsibilities

Management of a project software implementation;

Maintain a strong and positive relationship with government representatives and government officials;

Use effective leadership skills to direct all phases of programs from inception through completion, to include planning, evaluating whether working as a team or independently;

Plan and execute the programs/projects to meet the contractual obligations of the contract, controlling the project scope, schedule, and budget;

Follow through on invoices and payments due to FreeBalance.

Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the project and scope, including meeting the project schedules and WBS tasks, submitting quality deliverables, and maintaining the project's responsibility matrix;

Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements;

Assess and minimize our exposure and risk on the Project;

Work closely with the customer, providing status updates to senior officials, including the project steering committee;

Effectively apply our methodology and enforce project standards;

Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities.

Ensure project documents are complete before submission to the customer and are stored appropriately.

Manage subcontractors and deliverables;

Manage program execution to include internal/external process improvement;

Provide mentoring for project management best practices and techniques

Other duties as assigned.

Travel as required.

Qualifications

Must have University Degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, Public Accounting, Economics or equivalent;

Masters in Public Management, Financial Management or Information Technology considered an asset;

Professional designation in Project Management, Public Management, or Financial Management required;

Must have experience on ERP and MUST have experience handling government projects;

Minimum of 7 years of experience in the implementation of Financial Management Systems;

Ideal candidate will have implemented 2 projects of Financial Management System in the public sector, at the national and state or municipal levels;

Experience in the creation and execution of change management related to Financial Management Systems considered an asset;

Must be eligible for Government of Canada Security Clearance level “Secret (Level I)

Strong presentation skills and experience with executive-level communications;

Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills in English. Other languages are considered an asset.

Skills

BudgetingChange ManagementERPExecutive-level CommunicationsFinancial Management SystemsGovernancePerformance ReportingProject ManagementQuality AssuranceRisk ManagementSchedulingSecurity Clearance ProcessStakeholder ManagementVendor/subcontractor ManagementWBS

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