Project Manager - Information Services

Competition #

HW25-119E

Title

Project Manager - Information Services

Department

Corporate Services

Primary Function

• As a key member of the Information Services Team reporting to the Manager, I&T Project Management Office, the Project Manager - Information Services will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals. The Project Manager will be expected to liaise and coordinate with other departments and agencies to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide project management services related to corporate projects including project planning, budgeting, contract document preparation, quality control, documentation and reporting.

• Manage project staff and/or consultants according to the established policies and practices of the organization.

• Participate in a variety of management activities including hiring, performance management, discipline, budgeting processes and labour relations matters. Operating within budgets.

• Prepare scope of work documents and manage the execution of external consultant activities.

• Develop and maintain a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities and budgets. Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project.

• Lead investigations and studies related to HRWC IT projects.

• Manage cross-departmental project teams in the delivery of IT projects, including work assignments, quality control and decision support.

• In consultation with the appropriate manager, recruit, interview and select staff and/or volunteers with appropriate skills for the project activities.

• Liaise with consultants, contractors, developers, the public, elected officials, community interest groups, regulators, government representatives, stakeholders, and other related agencies.

• Assist with change management activities related to specific project implementation and to support on-going continuous improvement.

• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Senior Project Manager, Information Services
Supervises: Project Team members

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Education:

• Post-secondary degree in Information Technology or equivalent.

• PMP designation.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible related experience including direct supervisory experience or experience directing a team of technical or professional personnel. A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Other Requirements

Certificates / Licenses / Registrations:

• PMP Designation

• ITIL Certification

• Must have a valid NS driver's license and be willing to use their own vehicle in accordance with the Mileage Policy.

• Must be willing to undertake and maintain the following safety training:

• First Aid

• WHMIS

• Additional safety training as identified based on legislative and operational requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management.

• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools; proficient in project management software.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Demonstrated ability to work closely and effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including the public, elected officials, community interest groups, regulators, government representatives, developers, consultants, lawyers and insurers.

• Demonstrated achievement of operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.

• Experience in a leadership position successfully leading the implementation of complex change projects.

• Excellent leadership, motivational and interpersonal skills.

• High level of initiative, and ability to achieve results through effective interaction with other staff.

• Strong consultative and negotiation skills.

• Ability to interpret complicated problems/solutions and explain them in non-technical terms.

• Demonstrated organizational skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

How to Apply

The salary band for this non-union position is band 8 ($85,431 and $106,789 annually).

Completed resumes, cover letters or application forms [PDF], stating Competition #HW25-119E must be received by 12:00 noon, July 22, 2025.

Please forward to:

Mail

• Halifax Water
  HR Department
  P.O. Box 8388, RPO CSC
  Halifax, NS
  B3K 5M1

Fax

• 902-490-6934

Email

• jobs@halifaxwater.ca

Please note: Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

Conditional Items Required for Employment:

• Satisfactory background check

• Satisfactory pre-employment testing
  Halifax Water is an equal opportunity employer.

Halifax Water's goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve, at all job levels. Halifax Water believes a diverse workforce positively contributes to its success, and the success of our community. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, LGBTQ+ community, racially visible persons, women in non-traditional positions, persons with disabilities and Indigenous persons. Halifax Water encourages applicants to self-identify in the cover letter.