The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance, Information technology and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.

Are you a seasoned project management professional with a passion for delivering impactful technology solutions? The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking a dedicated Project Manager - Information Management and Technology (IMT) to join our team in Yellowknife. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the planning and delivery of small to medium-sized projects that support public service operations across the territory.

Reporting to the Team Lead, Project Management Services, the Project Manager - IMT is responsible for managing IMT projects typically ranging up to $1 million in value, supporting various GNWT departments and Housing NWT. Projects may involve developing and implementing information systems and other technology-based solutions to address complex business needs.

This position involves working closely with stakeholders, clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams. You will manage project scope, schedule, and resources while ensuring quality outcomes within defined cost and time parameters. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full project lifecycle for small to medium-sized IMT projects
• Apply GNWT project management methodologies to meet business goals
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and partners to deliver high-quality solutions
• Monitor and control project costs, schedules, risks, and deliverables
• Provide clear documentation and regular status updates to stakeholders
• Identify, assess, and escalate project risks as needed
• Ensure compliance with security and privacy standards and seek expert guidance when appropriate
• Represent client/user needs and help inform team decision-making

Key Qualifications

Completion of an undergraduate degree in computer science, management information systems or business with 2 years of relevant and progressive experience as a member of a project team lead by a seasoned project manager. Knowledge of Project Management practices either formally through certification training or working as a project manager is a requirement. The following equivalencies will be considered:

Equivalencies

Completion of a diploma in a related field (e.g., Information Technology, Business Administration, or Management) with at least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in a project environment, including roles that involved direct support to a project manager, and demonstrated knowledge of Project Management principles. This experience can be supplemented by relevant project management certification (such as Project Management Professional, or Prince2 certificates).

All other equivalencies will be assessed on a case by case basis.

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR  
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

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