Service New Brunswick

Project Manager

12690 (R85-2024/25 - 570)

Open Competition - Pay Band 5

Flexible Work Location within New Brunswick

Service New Brunswickâ??s Technology Services Division is seeking an individual to join the Project Management Services Unit as a Project Manager. The SNB Technology Services Division provides technology services to all Government of New Brunswick departments and Regional Health Authorities. With over 800 employees, we form one of the largest IT employers in the province with office locations in most cities and regions. Members of our team have the opportunity to drive innovation and excellence across government using technology.

Who are you?

• You have strong leadership, planning and team-building skills with the drive to deliver exceptional service.
• You demonstrate initiative and are adaptable, organized and solution oriented.
• You are an effective communicator, facilitator, presenter, and collaborator.

What will you be doing?

As a member of the Project Management Services team, you will be responsible for the planning, execution, and finalization of projects of varying degrees of complexity and strategic importance to the organization and its clients. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Defining project scopes, goals, requirements, and deliverables.
• Acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors.
• Delivering project objectives and overseeing quality control.
• Directing and managing project development.
• Developing full-scale project plans and effectively communicating project expectations.
• Liaising with project stakeholders.
• Drafting and submitting budget proposals and recommending budget changes.
• Managing project resources and delegating tasks and responsibilities.
• Setting and managing project expectations.
• Planning, scheduling, and tracking project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Developing and delivering progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations.
• Delivering status reports, analyzing results, and troubleshooting problem areas.
• Managing changes in project scope, budget, schedule, identifying potential risks, and devising contingency plans.

What do you need to be successful?

The successful candidate must possess a university degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum of four (4) years of experience in project management or related work experience.

Subject to the response to this competition, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Some positions require written and spoken competence in French and English. Others will require written and spoken competence in English only. Please state your language capability.

Applicants 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.

What qualifications can set you apart from other candidates?

Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate the following asset qualifications:

• certification from a recognized Project Management Association, such as PMIâ??s Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) or PRINCE2â??s Practitioner.
• certification or experience in Scrum/Agile framework.
• experience managing IT projects across multiple organizations or functional areas and high-pressure environment.
• experience in a government and/or healthcare setting.
• certification or experience in Change Management.
• experience in presenting to and facilitating varying group sizes and senior level management.

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.

CORE COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following core competencies:

• Client Service Orientation
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Relationship / Network Building
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Results Orientation

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Project Management
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Written Communication
• Knowledge and the ability to use Microsoft office technology

Resumes should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including relevant part-time and full-time employment.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Some weekday evening and weekend work hours may be required on occasion and candidates must possess a valid driverâ??s license.

Candidates will be required to undergo Criminal History Clearance prior to appointment.

What can SNB offer you?

• Work life balance with meaningful work.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Career diversity within a single large employer
• Comprehensive benefits package (paid vacation plus health, dental, life and long-term disability plans) and pension.

Salary: $64,974- $90,740 annually â?? Pay Band 5 - Management and Non-Union Pay Plan

Please ensure your application is complete by December 2, 2024 and indicate competition number 12690 (R85-2024/25-570)

In the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties or are unable to complete your application online, contact [email protected].

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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