Project Manager

Major ResponsibilitiesManage and coordinate project activities across all phases.Ensure project progress is properly tracked, reported, and delivered according to approved scope, schedule, and cost.Apply SaskPower's Project Management framework and templates.Deliver projects that meet or exceed stakeholder expectations.Key Service ElementsProject Management RequestProject PlanningIntegration ManagementProject ExecutionScope ManagementRisk ManagementCost ManagementTime ManagementProcurement ManagementQuality ManagementHuman Resource ManagementCommunications ManagementStakeholder ManagementDeliverables / Quality of ServiceProject documentation approved by clients and aligned with IT Governance Model.Regular project status reports.Deployment of qualified project staff (PMP-certified and experienced).Successful delivery of project milestones and final deliverables.Adherence to Appendix A - General Requirements and Practices.Qualifications & ExperienceEducation & CertificationsProject Management Professional (PMP) or Prince2 certification required.Demonstrated history of continuous improvement.Technical SkillsAdvanced experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent (minimum 2+ years).Experience (Seniority Levels)Junior: 3-5 yearsIntermediate: 6-7 yearsSenior: 8+ years SaskPower's Seniority Level Descriptions (Appendix B) also apply when assessing candidate suitability.Key Activities & ResponsibilitiesProject Management RequestDevelop project governance structure (roles, responsibilities, reporting).Prepare project proposals and estimates including cost, risks, alternatives, and deviations from standards.Tailor ("right-size") project management processes as required.Coordinate activities within SaskPower business units and Contractor Service Delivery Teams.Integration ManagementComply with project management processes, tools, and templates.Develop Project Charter.Use Earned Value Management (EVM) tools (CPI/SPI).Prepare cost and schedule estimates.Maintain performance measurement baselines.Monitor and control project work; direct project execution.Ensure configuration management across technical and administrative areas.Manage integrated change control.Project PlanningDevelop the Project Execution Plan (PEP) based on WBS, scope, schedule, and cost baselines.Submit PEP for required reviews and approvals.Project ExecutionExecute according to the approved PEP.Coordinate design, build, testing, piloting, integration, and installation activities.Conduct status meetings in alignment with SaskPower standards.Provide regular progress and issue reports.Scope ManagementEnsure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.Perform scope planning, definition, verification, and change control.Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).Risk ManagementConduct risk planning, identification, qualitative analysis, response planning, and monitoring.Maintain and report risk logs.Cost ManagementDocument business benefits for business case development.Coordinate cost estimation activities with SMEs.Measure and report performance using EVM.Manage cost controls, budget change requests, accruals, and forecasts.Issue project financial closure documentation.Time ManagementDefine activities, sequence tasks, estimate durations, and develop project schedules.Identify and maintain critical path.Manage schedule changes and provide monthly schedule performance updates.Procurement ManagementSupport procurement planning, solicitation, vendor selection, contract administration, and closeout.Manage supplier performance and track deliverables.Supervise client contract staff deployed on projects.Quality ManagementPlan, implement, and control quality processes.Ensure project deliverables meet defined quality standards.Oversee user acceptance testing (UAT) and defect resolution.Human Resource ManagementSupport organizational planning, staffing, and team development.Manage resource availability and resolve allocation issues.Build and lead an effective project team.Communication ManagementDevelop and execute a Communications Plan.Submit Organizational Change Management (OCM) plans for approval.Participate in Steering Committee meetings.Contribute to lessons-learned documentation.