Project Manager, IT

Job title: Project Manager, IT

Job description: Location: Victoria, BC

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Salary: Exempt Band 4, MIN $79,500.00 – MAX $107,600.00

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 02/20/2022

Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of knowledge, skills, experience and ability of the candidate to meet the key requirements of the job. In addition, our pay philosophy is to align with the median of the range and be considerate of internal equity comparisons.

Are we right for you…

We’re passionate about helping to reduce congestion in our communities and bringing innovation to public transportation wherever we can including electrifying our fleet, introducing new bus lanes between Colwood and Downtown and exploring mobile payment options, to name just a few.

It’s an exciting time to be in the transit industry and we’re looking for creative and passionate people to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!

What you’ll be doing…

We are currently hiring 2 positions out of this recruitment:

• One Full Time Regular
• One Full Time Temporary – 1 year

You are a seasoned project manager and will be responsible for the management and delivery of technology projects in accordance with deadlines, budget and complex funding constraints. You will work within all technical program areas to deliver a range of projects; these will include applications to support operations and new technology to support BC Transit’s vision of being our rider’s best transportation solution. In addition, you will work with other areas of the business to support the technology component of other corporate projects (for example, facilities renovations requiring technology). Collaboration will be key to success, along with project facilitation, project documentation, communication and change management.

Specifically, you will have the opportunity to:

• Manage technology projects: develop detailed project plans that include scope, cost, schedule and quality; perform risk analysis, determine resources, oversee communications and records management.
• Maintain accurate budgetary tracking under structured and detailed federal funding scenario; provides regular reports and updates on team efforts to the Supervisor, IT Projects; ensures the accurate recording of progress and time expenditures; manages, tracks and ensures on time payments of invoices.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestone using appropriate tools; track and communicate milestones and deliverables.
• Develop, maintain and manage contract and vendor relationships; ensuring service level agreements are in accordance with contract.
• Manage the efforts of external contractors ensuring their work is on schedule and to the designated level of quality and defined standards; takes corrective action to remedy any concerns or issues.
• Prepare a variety of status reports and presentations for the Supervisor, IT Projects and relevant stakeholders in relation to the planning, implementation and progress of the project(s).

What you’ll bring to the table…

We love lifelong Learners and recommend the following mix of education or certifications to be successful in conjunction with relevant experience:

• Post-Secondary degree in computer science, business or engineering with a technology focus, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Considerable experience in a related field combined with at least 5 years’ experience leading and managing complex projects.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent training is considered an asset for this position.

What we’ll bring to the table…

• Comprehensive medical, dental and MSP group plan benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
• Membership in a “Gold Plated” defined benefit pension plan, meaning it’s the best in the Province and one of the best in the country; putting you in a strong position when it comes time to retirement
• Access to Fitness and Lifestyle Centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health
• Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and Health and Wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health
• A complimentary employee Bus Pass (plus two taxable dependent passes)
• A Corporate Learning and Development Program to help you in continuous career growth
• Full Time Regular employees are eligible for maternity and parental leave employer paid top-up to support you and your family,
• An Employee Recognition Program where we all recognize each other successes (not just your Leaders!)
• A partnership with Kids&Co daycare provider which covers your registration fee and gets you to the top of their waitlist for both their Victoria and Langford locations,
• A Social Club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria

What next steps could look like…

• An assignment and presentation will be part of the competitive process for those who are short-listed
• Interviews will take place the week of March 7, 2022
• The position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search.
• An eligibility list may be established for future full time regular or full time temporary vacancies
• If you have a disability which requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you
• Please note: in-province travel may be required.

To keep our team members, customers and the communities we serve safe, we have introduced an interim Employee Mandatory Vaccination Policy intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. BC Transit requires proof of being fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Please be aware that your appointment to this position is conditional on meeting and maintaining the definition of being “fully vaccinated” as per the definition of Health Canada. Any employee providing false or misleading information, may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.

We believe that diversity of thought and experience fuels innovation. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Should you require any accommodation or have questions, please let us know.

While we welcome all applications, we will only respond directly to those who are short-listed for a role. Thanks in advance for your understanding and wishing you all the best in your career journey.

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