Saskatchewan Blue Cross®, one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, is currently recruiting for a full-time permanent Project Manager to join our team in the Project Management Office (PMO). This position offers the flexibility to be in-office or participate in hybrid options in our Saskatoon or Regina office.

JOB FUNCTION

If you are passionate about ensuring the successful delivery and management of projects from initiation through to completion while problem solving to maintain scope, quality, time, and cost constraints, then we’re looking for you! Reporting directly to the Manager, PMO, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing projects related to the development and implementation of new or enhanced systems and processes.

WHY CHOOSE SASKATCHEWAN BLUE CROSS?

We’re driven by a mission to empower communities on their journey to whole health and wellness, and have a lot of exciting things ahead of us. We’re improving our members’ experiences through investment in our people, technology, services and products. When you join our team, you’re joining an organization where employees are valued, recognized for their contributions and empowered to make us stronger. The wellbeing of our employees, our members, our partners and our communities is at the heart of our operations.

Our industry is evolving fast, and so are we! We’re looking for people who:

Share our values
Believe that creating great experiences is totally within their control
Collaborate and always set others up for success
Build positive relationships and an understanding of what people’s needs are
See solutions and possibilities (not problems!)
Are simply outstanding at what they do

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the successful delivery and management of single or multiple projects from initiation through to completion within scope, quality, time, and cost constraints
Analyze project scope to make recommendations on estimated time frames and appropriate processes for accomplishing work
Work with leadership to identify opportunities and establish objectives for assigned projects
Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, required activities and tasks, and prepare the appropriate planning documents
Implement project communication plans and ensure continuous, clear, concise, and timely communication with respect to decisions and changes
Perform risk assessment and implement mitigation plans
Monitor project activities, ensuring the currency, quality, and integrity of the information, while providing consistency in content and "look and feel" in line with PMO guidelines and approach
Manage project plans to ensure timelines and key milestones are met and in line with business objectives and identify obstacles and solutions to challenges
Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget
Plan the day-to-day management of the business analysis, design, schedules, resource requirements, development, and testing tasks
Create and maintain project documentation including charters, decision documents, risk/issue/action registers, change requests, and status reports
Adhere to PMO directed standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation
Oversee the test plan development process ensuring thoroughness and that they meet defined objectives
Conduct impact analysis, and prepare statistical and narrative reports
Actively lead project review meetings and deliver regular status updates to the PMO Manager and Project Sponsor
Review and coordinate work plans with external service providers or consultants contracted to execute projects
Oversee the development of user training documentation to ensure effective and efficient use of new and existing technologies
Support change management and work with teams to integrate change management activities into the overall project plan
Assist in determining an action plan to support the integration of projects into daily workflow
Participate on committees as required
Perform other related projects and duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Bachelor’s Degree in business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field with 2-5 years’ experience in Project Management, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Preference will be given to candidates with training and certification in Project Management
A proficient understanding and working knowledge of Agile and JIRA is required
Working knowledge of project management methodology and experience or familiarity with major defined PM approaches such as PMI
Proven experience managing IT Infrastructure, system integration, digital, and business process projects
Strong knowledge of project planning/scheduling tools and a proven record of practical application. Preference will be given to those with experience in Microsoft Project
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 products with an ability to easily learn new software applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both the user community and IT, and expertise in setting and managing customer expectations
Proven analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills, including the ability to recognize challenges, identify causes, and provide solutions
Effective influencing and negotiating skills in a collaborative manner in an environment where this role may not directly control resources
Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence
Good understanding of current and emerging technologies
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a project resource plan that ensures that the right people are in the right place doing the right things at the right time
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain focus on the broader context
Ability to multitask and meet the challenges of a fast-paced changing environment
Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality
Demonstrated commitment to continuous development with a willingness to enroll in related training
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada on an unrestricted basis

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