Project Manager (SDLC or ITIL) – Full Time Permanent

Reports To: Project Management Office (PMO)
Location: Victoria, BC
Reference # ZC-201652

Company Profile:

Our Victoria, BC based largest client is an industry leader in the provisioning of products and services to support the delivery of government services in North America and internationally. With operations across Canada and around the Globe, Our client is a world-leader in providing innovative, practical and meaningful solutions to help government programs and services function more effectively and efficiently.

In Canada, Our client is responsible for the administration of two of the Province of British Columbia’s most important healthcare programs: Medical Services Plan and Fair PharmaCare. They also administer the Ontario Drug Benefit Program on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care. In Charlottetown, PEI, our client develop and support flagship medical and drugs claims-management software — Medigent. In British Columbia., through Themis division, they also operate the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program that is responsible for tracking and collecting child and spousal support.

Our client is constantly looking at new technology, processes and methods of delivering services to the citizens of Canada. Because of this, and given their expertise in program information management, claims processing, contact centre services, document processing and information technology, they are positioned for significant growth.

You can join here in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia to experience the best in West Coast lifestyle. You will work in an environment that will challenge you and reward your achievements. Your down time can be spent exploring the natural beauty of the West Coast — from culinary experiences to cultural events, and to outdoor challenges. We have it all! Located in beautiful Victoria, BC, in the heart of downtown, client location offers easy access to every amenity.

Our client offers competitive market-based salaries, incentive pay opportunity, comprehensive employer-paid benefits and a defined-benefit pension plan or a Group RSP with employer-matching contributions, for eligible employees. Employees also get some great perks too, such as a heavily subsidized fitness-membership program, an annual gala year-end celebration event along with a supportive results-oriented work environment.

Our clients welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Our client has an immediate opening for a Project Manager with a successful track record of managing IT system implementation projects.
• The Project Manager will lead matrix project teams that may include: Operations Subject Matter Experts, Business Analysts, Application Developers, and Systems Engineers.
• The Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of project management including: the health and execution of projects, communication of project status both within office and to external stakeholders (clients and partners), budget management, change management, and the integration of project activities through our implementation methodology.
• These projects are cross-functional and cross-organizational; they vary in scope, visibility, and impact; hence PM’s must effectively facilitate inclusive and consultative decision-making, influence at all levels of the organization, and effectively negotiate and leverage resources.

Education Experience:

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in information systems, computer science, or related field, and demonstrated experience successfully managing the development and implementation of large scale enterprise applications.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
PMI certification and prior experience with an application landscape that supports a Health Services environment will be an asset.

How to Apply:
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