Project Manager (6-Month Term)

Saskatchewan Blue Cross®, one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, is currently recruitingfor a full-time 6-month term Project Manager to join our team inthe PMO department. This position offers the flexibility to be in-office or participate in hybrid options in our Saskatoon 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 valuesBelieve that creating great experiences is totally within their controlCollaborate and always set others up for successBuild positive relationships and an understanding of what people’s needs areSee solutions and possibilities (not problems!)Are simply outstanding at what they doDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure the successful delivery and management of single or multiple projects from initiation through to completion within scope, quality, time, and cost constraintsAnalyze project scope to make recommendations on estimated time frames and appropriate processes for accomplishing workWork with leadership to identify opportunities and establish objectives for assigned projectsIdentify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, required activities and tasks, and prepare the appropriate planning documentsImplement project communication plans and ensure continuous, clear, concise, and timely communication with respect to decisions and changesPerform risk assessment and implement mitigation plansMonitor 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 approachManage project plans to ensure timelines and key milestones are met and in line with business objectives and identify obstacles and solutions to challengesDirect and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budgetPlan the day-to-day management of the business analysis, design, schedules, resource requirements, development, and testing tasksCreate and maintain project documentation including charters, decision documents, risk/issue/action registers, change requests, and status reportsAdhere to PMO directed standards and procedures for project reporting and documentationOversee the test plan development process ensuring thoroughness and that they meet defined objectivesConduct impact analysis, and prepare statistical and narrative reportsActively lead project review meetings and deliver regular status updates to the PMO Manager and Project SponsorReview and coordinate work plans with external service providers or consultants contracted to execute projectsOversee the development of user training documentation to ensure effective and efficient use of new and existing technologiesSupport change management and work with teams to integrate change management activities into the overall project planAssist in determining an action plan to support the integration of projects into daily workflowParticipate on committees as requiredPerform other related projects and duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS & 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 ManagementA proficient understanding and working knowledge of Agile and JIRA is requiredWorking knowledge of project management methodology and experience or familiarity with major defined PM approaches such as PMI
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