Senior Project Coordinator - Public Sector

Senior Project Manager

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. Are you passionate about delivering business value through effective project management? Do you thrive on working with a broad range of stakeholders and providing exceptional customer service to diverse business units? This is your chance to join one of BC's top employers and serve the vibrant community of Surrey.
We’re leading digital transformation in municipal government, delivering secure, user-focused solutions that support everything from public safety to smart city initiatives.
Impact that matters – Your work directly impacts services relied on by 500,000+ residents.
Growth opportunities – Work with the latest technologies, learn on the job, and access training and certifications.
Purpose-driven environment – Be part of a municipality committed to innovation, sustainability, and community service.

Project Manager, you will be assigned to one or more of our business-aligned portfolios and work on the various initiatives within that space. As an example, our Parks, Recreation and Culture Portfolio involves everything from working with our recreation facilities and supporting the maintenance and development of our City parks, to providing innovative solutions for our Arts, Heritage and Culture Services. In recent months, we have also become one of the leading municipalities in providing innovative solutions to support changing business norms (i.e. virtual ticketing, live sports streaming, virtual public programs, full service virtual council meetings).
Responsibilities As Senior Project Manager, you will:
Focus on detailing project specifications, managing stakeholders, managing risk and scope, as well as ensuring smooth operational transition in each business area
Lead strong project teams to deliver quality solutions from start to finish following standard project methodologies
Deliver what you promise, manage priorities, present realities while planning the future, develop timelines, reach milestones, and keep your team focused on the end results
Build strong collaborations with relevant business units throughout the City to align work with strategic goals
A degree/diploma in a related field plus at least 6 years of directly related experience managing large initiatives
Demonstrated leadership skills with a proven ability to lead diverse teams through large or multiple concurrent IT projects
Strong relationship and team-building skills and can communicate complex ideas in a way that fosters consensus
Experience in managing complex projects involving lots of changes to business operations
Experience with workforce management software will be preferred