Project Manager – Early Learning & Childcare

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a complex technology implementation and modernization initiative within the Early Learning and Childcare sector.

The successful candidate will have strong experience managing large-scale technology projects involving data migration, permitting,compliance and licensing software, and diverse stakeholder groups. Experience within Canadian government environments is required.
Key Responsibilities

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Manage projects through development, implementation, deployment, and operational start-up.

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Ensure projects are delivered within established scope, schedule, budget, and performance requirements.

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Define and document project objectives, requirements, deliverables, roles, and responsibilities.

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Coordinate project resources and manage large, diverse stakeholder groups.

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Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, work breakdown structures, milestones, and dependencies.

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Manage complex data migration activities and associated project dependencies.

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Identify project risks, issues, scheduling conflicts, and critical dependencies and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.

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Manage and track project change requests.

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Conduct and provide critical path analysis.

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Prepare project plans, status reports, charts, dashboards, and other project documentation.

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Provide ongoing project status reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

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Facilitate meetings with stakeholders, project teams, vendors, and other project managers.

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Coordinate schedules and deliverables across internal and external stakeholders.

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Ensure project milestones and deliverables are completed as planned.

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Support issue resolution and decision-making throughout implementation.

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Manage project completion, operational transition, and project sign-off.

Requirements
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Valid PMP certification in good standing.

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Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Manager coordinating complex projects involving large-scale data migrations.

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Minimum 2 years of experience working with Canadian government organizations.

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Minimum 3 years of experience managing large and diverse stakeholder groups.

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Minimum 2 years of experience implementing and/or managing permitting, compliance, and licensing software solutions.

Nice to have

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2+ years of experience within Early Learning and Childcare.

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Understanding of Canadian childcare legislation and regulatory environments.

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Previous experience implementing AMANDA software.

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Strong experience with online document management solutions.

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Experience implementing Case Management Systems.

Highlights
Full Time

Current Vacancy

Originally posted on Himalayas