Job Description
OverviewAs the Project Manager you are responsible for planning and managing projects to ensure successful delivery of the project objectives. You will organize and lead the project team in the development and execution of the implementation plan, to satisfy the project goals as a project champion, working collaboratively with Business Owners, Product Managers and other business leaders. You will often lead medium to complex size project teams and teams of direct and indirect project staff, including consultants.ResponsibilitiesManage the full project life cycle from initiation to closeout, ensuring all the requisite key controls are in place to manage project constraints to baseline e.g. scope, schedule, budget and quality.Understand business objectives, strategies and the project’s business case; explore the scope of business issues and prepare a project plan, including estimating required resources and timelines.Identify and manage risks and issues that emerge throughout the project lifecycle.Lead project discussions and participate as an active member of the project team.Manage, co-ordinate, and schedule project resources and activities to ensure tasks are executed according to the project plan and objectives. Develop and manage the project schedule, milestones, deliverables, and action items for projects. QualificationsDegree in Business, Commerce, Computer Science or equivalentProject Management Professional (PMP), Scaled Agile (SAFe) certification or designation is an asset.Supplementary courses in Project Management i.e. Risk Management, Program Management, and Agile Project Management are an asset.Seven years’ related experience, including three years managing medium projects and special initiatives.Specific experience in a project environment and/or process review is an asset.Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate a diversified work group/project team.Strong strategic and tactical planning skills, with the ability to align business and technology planning.Knowledge of MS Teams, Azure DevOps, Miro, PowerBiKnowledge of Microsoft Suite of software including Visio, SharePoint, and MS Project.Employee BenefitsHealth benefitsWe offer a comprehensive health benefits program that includes:flexible health, dental and vision planshealth spending accounttravel health coverageother extended health benefits such as ambulance, massage and physiotherapyFinancial securityIn an effort to support financial security, we offer:registered pension plangroup, dependent, and optional life insurance coveragecritical illness insurancesick leave to cover short-term disabilitylong-term disabilityWellnessWe offer programs that focus on how to better achieve a balance between work and personal commitments, as well as maintain a healthy workplace culture. This includes:vacation entitlementflexible work arrangement for eligible positionsmaternity, parental and adoptive leavesbereavement and family responsibility leavesemployee and family assistance programmental-health programminglunch-and-learn offeringsdiscounted gym memberships and wellness accountDiversity and inclusionManitoba Public Insurance believes that diversity and inclusion strengthens us. We consider ourselves to be a barrier-free organization where individual values, beliefs and practices are respected and appreciated for the diversity they bring to our work life.Employee recognitionIt’s important to recognize our employees for their contributions. Not only do we recognize employees as they achieve milestone years in their careers, we also have several outlets for leaders and peers to reward each other for work well done.Professional developmentWe want our employees to grow, which is why we offer support in keeping their skills up-to-date. We offer in-house training, professional development and an educational assistance program.Safety and healthIn an effort to encourage a safe and healthy work environment, we offer various safety, health and workplace policies and programs along with technical expertise and assistance to support employee activities in safety and health.