Our Victoria area client is a municipality located on the homelands of the Songhees Nation and the Xwsepsum Nation.

The client is seeking an IT Project Manager on a contract basis to support project/operational activities.

Project Description:

Provision of Project Management Services with the relevant expertise and experience to act as the City’s client-side Project Manager to deliver on the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Replacement Project. They will function as part of the City’s project team.

The City is seeking a new ERP System to serve as a modern, evergreen platform, which will be the cornerstone of its digital transformation journey. They are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the delivery of the ERP Replacement Project from the City’s side. This individual will collaborate closely with vendor-side Project Managers to support the organization through this significant technological change.

Project Objectives – ERP Replacement Project

The overall phases of the project are listed below, and the project is currently in Phase 3A.

Phase 1 – Initiation, Procurement Strategy • Project initiation tasks • Procurement Strategy Defined

Phase 2 – Requirements Analysis & Planning • Current State Analysis • Future State Requirements • Gap Analysis • Non-JDE Systems & Architecture Review • In-house Developed ASP applications • Existing Point Solutions • Integration Requirements

Phase 3A – RFP Development • RFP drafting • RFP review and approval Phase 3B – Vendor Selection • Proposal Development Vendor Selection

Phase 4 – Implementation • Implementation Planning • Change Management Planning

Anticipated services include:

The client views Project Management as the comprehensive management and control of all aspects of the Project throughout all phases of the Project’s life cycle to achieve prescribed objectives defined in terms of time, quality, sustainability and cost. Through the application of appropriate management techniques, the Project Manager will lead and manage the efforts of the Project Team to achieve the goals and objectives of this Project. The following is the scope of Services the Proponent is expected to supply. 1.

Overall project management of the ERP Replacement project including:

a. Manage the existing ERP Replacement project plan for each of the project phases; b. Regular (weekly) team meetings with City staff, consultants and project sponsors to monitor progress; c. Workshop/ session planning and scheduling as needed. d. Change, Decision, Risk and Issue management; e. Manage communications and documentation in Microsoft Teams and associated SharePoint Site; f. Stakeholder management; g. Communications with the project team, impacted staff and management; and h. Status reporting.

Maximum number of candidate submissions: 2

Note that due to cost and logistics factors, our client has a preference for candidates residing local to this opportunity.  If suitable please apply today!  There is an excellent chance of extension.  Deadline is February 26, 2025.

• At least four years of IT project management experience including proven track record successfully leading ERP replacement projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with project management tools, Microsoft Project and Planner are preferred.
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint Online.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 tools is preferred.
• Experience working in a local government environment is preferred.
• Experience and/or certification with Change Management is preferred.
• Working Independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong workshop facilitation and interviewing skills