Project Manager (Programs)

Position: Project Manager (Programs)

Division: Strategy and Transformation

Department: Business Transformation

Term: 1 Temporary Full Time position available for up to 24 months.

Closing Date: 10/29/2026

Labour Group: The Society

Posting: 5803

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Project Management Office Lead within the Strategic Execution section of Business Transformation, the Project Manager (Senior), plans, leads and delivers strategic projects and programs from initiation to closeout. This role clarifies objectives, scope and success measures, secures resources, coordinates the efforts of team members and manages schedule, budget, risks, and quality throughout the project lifecycle.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops project charters to define project scope, goals, objectives, assumptions, constraints and deliverables in collaboration with project sponsor and stakeholders.
• Establishes and manages multiple related projects, schedules, timelines, budgets, expectations, resources, budgets, project milestones, deliverables, issues, risks, and timely communication with team members and stakeholders.
• Estimates resource requirements and skills required to complete project tasks and negotiates resources from within the applicable business division and Strategy and Transformation Division.
• Defines project success criteria, and key performance indicators, and reports status and outcomes to stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.
• Identifies and manages project dependencies, critical path and integration points to minimize risk and avoid schedule impacts.
• Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Leads project close-out activities including lessons learned and post-implementation reviews to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Supports the lifecycle of a project including developing business case; initiates, plans and controls project, and prepares forecast of short and long-term projects.
• Supervises, coaches, mentors, & motivates project team members, encourages positive action and accountability for assigned work, and promotes a collaborative, results focused team environment.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• University degree in computational science, commerce, business administration, project management or related discipline.
• Seven to nine years of direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of project initiation, planning, execution and completion.
• Possession of a Project management certification such as Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) and Program Management Professional (PgMP) preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Considerable knowledge with project management software, such as Microsoft Project or Microsoft Planner or similar.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines
• Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively, orally and writing, including the ability to prepare and present oral and written reports of a specialized nature.
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with suppliers, the public and other civic employees.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Requires Security Check

Acceptable current Criminal Record Check (CRC) upon offer of employment.

Weekly Hours: 36.67

Salary Range: $93,293.52 to $109,486.56 CAD per annum (2026 rates)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity

Accommodation

The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email [email protected].

While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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