Senior Project Manager
About The Position
Service New Brunswick’s Technology Services Division is seeking an individual to join the Program Management Office for 12 months as a Senior Project Manager. As one of the largest IT employers in New Brunswick, with over 700 technology professionals located across the province, we are dedicated to having an agile, client-focused approach, acting as a strategic partner to government departments, health authorities, schools, and other public sector organizations. Working at Service New Brunswick is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to build a meaningful career. Guided by our vision of "Excellence in Service Delivery", our teams provide high-quality, innovative public services for customers with a focus on value for all New Brunswickers. Known for our people-oriented workplace culture, we foster an environment where innovation, inclusivity, and teamwork are celebrated. We are proud to be recognized as one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers for 2025!
Requirements
- University degree in related discipline with a minimum of six (6) years of experience in project management or related work experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
- Written and spoken competence in English and French is required for one position; Written and spoken competence in English is required for the other position. Please state your language capability.
- Candidates must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.
- Please state your language capability on your application and ensure that preferred language for assessment is clearly identified.
- Candidates will be required to undergo Criminal History Clearance prior to appointment.
- Knowledge and the ability to use Microsoft office technology
Nice To Haves
- Certification from a recognized Project Management Association, such as PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) or PRINCE2’s Practitioner.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (such as Scrumworks, Jira, TFS, Azure DevOps)
- Experience managing IT projects across multiple organizations or functional areas with both traditional and adaptive approaches in a high-pressure environment.
- Certification or experience in Change Management.
- Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Experience leading programs and projects in a government setting.
- Experience presenting to and facilitating varying group sizes and senior level management.
- Please provide proof of relevant certifications.
- Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.
Responsibilities
- Defining scope, outcomes & measures, work packages, requirements, and deliverables at project and program levels.
- Developing resource management plans, identifying and acquiring required resources, delegating tasks and responsibilities and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors.
- Directing and managing projects and programs to deliver desired outcomes and benefits.
- Developing full-scale program roadmaps, project plans, value maps and effectively communicating project expectations.
- Liaising with project stakeholders, including senior leadership, to understand, set and manage expectations.
- Developing and growing business relationships vital to the success of projects.
- Drafting and submitting budget proposals and recommending budget changes.
- Coaching, mentoring, motivating and supervising team members and contractors
- Leading teams in the use of SCRUM/Agile methodologies
- Tracking project timelines, outcomes, milestones, and deliverables
- Delivering status reports, analyzing results, and troubleshooting problem areas.
- Managing changes in scope, budget, schedule, identifying potential risks and devising contingency plans.
- Fostering the professional growth of colleagues through mentoring and coaching.
- Monitoring and managing risks, issues and interdependencies between projects in a program
Benefits
- employee recognition program
- mentoring program
- training & development opportunities
- employee townhalls
- ongoing leadership development
- comprehensive employee benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
