Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Policy

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO EMPLOYEES OF THE MANITOBA PUBLIC SERVICE.

**Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Policy**:
PM4 Planning Program Analyst 4

Regular/full-time

Public Service Delivery

Strategic and Professional Support Services, Capital Project Planning and Delivery

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44630

Salary(s): PM4 $83,653.00 - $109,204.00 per year

Closing Date: October 19, 2025

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created to fill similar regular or term positions within the Province and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Situated within Capital Project Planning and Delivery, the Strategic and Professional Support Services Branch is responsible for the supporting the delivery and management of departments' capital projects. The Strategic and Professional Support Services Branch, investigates, implements, and supports the use of innovative and traditional project delivery tools, leads strategic project development, coordinates overarching capital delivery supports, and plays a significant role in the annual estimates process and other corporate functions. The branch is tasked to lead and deliver on government mandates, which involves significant internal and external collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

The Manitoba government has a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long-term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family-related leave and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers). Training and career development opportunities are also available for employees.

Conditions of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Qualifications:
**Essential**:

- Post-secondary education in Project Management, Engineering, Public or Business Administration. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
- Significant leadership experience in a capital planning or project management environment with focus on leading teams to deliver and report on specific mandate items.
- Strong planning, research, and analytical skills, with the ability to provide clear advice and recommendations to senior management, including preparation of authority seeking documents.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships and collaborate strategically with a variety of stakeholders, including experience with consultation, negotiation and conflict management.
- Efficient political acumen to manage highly confidential, controversial, and/or politically sensitive information, and conduct business in a professional manner.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and effectively manage deadlines.
- Excellent verbal communication skills including the ability to present and explain complex information to a variety of audiences.
- Excellent written communication skills including the ability to prepare a wide range of materials, including strategic communications, authority seeking documents and reports.

**Desired**:

- Certification in Project Management (e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2.
- Certificate in Public Service Management (CPSM).

**Duties**:
Reporting to the Director, Strategic Support Services, the Strategic Initiatives and Policy Manager oversees and provides functional direction to both the Strategic Initiative and Alternative Delivery (SIAD) and Policy and Strategic Support teams. The Manager provides leadership to staff of both teams and in the development, review, and analysis of infrastructure investment proposals, authority seeking documentation, senior-level presentation and briefing materials, analytical documents, reports and other work product in support of department and government mandates. This role will regularly act as a key representative of the Strategic and Professional Support Services Branch on interdepartmental working groups, external engagements and in other similar venues.
- Advertisement # 44630
- Talent Acquisition
- Human Resource Services
- 600-259 Portage Avenue
- Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
- Phone: 204-945-7518
- Fax: 204-945-0601

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