Senior ICT Project Manager

City of Coquitlam is located at City Hall. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Senior ICT Project Manager. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The role is offered on a regular full-time basis.

Employer Name
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City of Coquitlam
Position
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Senior ICT Project Manager
Salary: $126,625 – $142,435 annually
Employment type
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Regular Full Time (Exempt)
Location
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City Hall

• The candidate will be responsible for leading enterprise-wide, high-impact technology modernization and digital transformation projects from strategy and planning through implementation and service delivery.
• The candidate will be responsible for developing and managing project plans, budgets, schedules, governance frameworks, risk management strategies, and communication plans to ensure successful project outcomes.
• The candidate will be responsible for working with departments across the organization to identify business needs, define project objectives, and align initiatives with Council priorities, business plans, and ICT strategic objectives.
• The candidate will be responsible for leading cross-functional project teams comprised of internal staff, business stakeholders, consultants, vendors, and implementation partners.
• The candidate will be responsible for managing organizational change activities and supporting departments through the adoption of new technologies, processes, and ways of working.
• The candidate will be responsible for presenting project updates, recommendations, risks, timelines, and performance metrics to executive sponsors, steering committees, and senior leadership.
• The candidate will be responsible for developing business cases, project charters, procurement documentation, and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to support project delivery and strategic decision-making.
• The candidate will be responsible for establishing and enhancing project management methodologies, governance practices, tools, and frameworks that support continuous improvement across the organization.
• The candidate will be responsible for monitoring project financial performance and ensuring responsible stewardship of public funds through effective budget management and resource planning.
• The candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while facilitating collaboration across multiple departments and project teams.
• The candidate will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and proactively managing project risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• The candidate will be responsible for providing guidance and mentorship to project team members while promoting project management best practices and a culture of continuous improvement.

• The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• The candidate must hold a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• The candidate must have a minimum of five to seven years of progressive project management experience, including delivery of large, complex IT, enterprise technology, or digital transformation initiatives.
• The candidate must have two to three years of experience delivering projects using Agile project management methodologies.
• The candidate must demonstrate experience leading enterprise-wide projects involving multiple stakeholder groups, departments, and business functions.
• The candidate must have experience managing project budgets, vendors, procurement processes, and external implementation partners.
• The candidate must possess strong written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• The candidate must have experience leading organizational change initiatives and supporting successful business transformation outcomes.
• Candidates with experience delivering large-scale digital transformation, modernization, or enterprise technology initiatives within a large municipality will be given preference.
• The candidate should have experience working within a large municipal organization or other comparable public sector environments, including Crown corporations, health authorities, post-secondary institutions, or government agencies, as this is preferred.
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