Posting Title

IS R30 - Senior Project Manager

Position Classification

Information Systems R30

Union

GEU

Work Options

Location

Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$96,326.65 to $109,999.53 annually, plus a Market Adjustment of 9.9%

Close Date

10/1/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Agriculture and Food

Ministry Branch / Division

BC Liquor Distribution Branch

Job Summary

About this role:

The Enterprise Project Management Office department provides strategic leadership, processes and tools for the development and support of project portfolio management; provides project best practices, methodology and mentorship, and Project Management resources for projects ranging in size from smaller projects to large Corporate Projects/Programs with large technological components across the organization. While most projects will have a significant technology component, this is not always the case.

The scope of projects/programs can be related to various LDB lines of businesses including: corporate services, retail services, wholesale services, for both Liquor and Cannabis.

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing projects for successful implementation of business goals. At this level, this will involve the application of knowledge, techniques, and structured processes both to implement projects, as well as facilitating people through the change. The Senior Project Manager leads, manages, and directs the analysis, planning, development, delivery and change management function for the lifecycle of a project. They lead the integration, coordination, and implementation of new and improved business solutions (both systems and business processes) into the existing environment ensuring that all new pieces integrate fully and efficiently. In addition, this role will participate in developing and supporting the project management office functions.

Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to guide teams through projects, manage competing priorities, communicate in an effective way to foster consensus, facilitate change to people processes and tools, and drive delivery of assigned projects to ensure timeliness and quality within scope and budget.

The LDB is a dynamic environment with multiple programs implementing significant, exciting changes to the business. As a Senior Project Manager, you will gain experience leading a wide variety of projects across different areas of the business and technologies.

A criminal record check is required.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Degree or diploma in business administration, commerce, computer science or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of recent, related experience as a project manager*, and a Project Management Certification from a recognized institution (i.e., PMP, PgMP or PfMP).

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered, i.e., a minimum of eight (8) years of recent, related experience as a project manager*, and a Project Management Certification from a recognized institution (i.e., PMP, PgMP or PfMP).

*Recent, related experience as a project manager must have occurred in the last 10 years and must include the following:

• Independently managing the full project lifecycle including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, implementation, and project close-out, while managing scope, schedule, budget, risks, resources, stakeholder engagement, and executive governance.
• Independently leading complex, multi-faceted projects involving:
  • A significant business modernization or digital transformation component.
  • A significant enterprise technology implementation component.
  • A significant organizational change component across multiple business functions.

Preference may be given to those candidates with any of the following:

• Experience leading enterprise-wide projects with budgets greater than $10 million.
• Experience managing projects involving multiple ministries, business units, vendors, or external partners.
• Experience delivering projects as part of a larger enterprise transformation program involving multiple interdependent workstreams and dependencies.
• Experience managing third-party vendors, system integrators, or consulting partners responsible for project deliverables.
• Experience developing business cases, executive briefing materials, and recommendations for senior leadership, steering committees, or executive governance bodies.
• Experience establishing and leading executive governance committees, steering committees, or executive project boards.
• Experience managing complex project dependencies, competing priorities, and shared resources across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Experience managing projects involving teams of 25 or more project resources, including employees, contractors, and vendors.
• Experience delivering enterprise systems projects involving ERP, supply chain, warehouse management, finance, customer experience, or data and analytics platforms.
• Experience working in a public sector, Crown corporation, or other highly regulated environment, years of recent, related experience as a project manager* with formal courses and/or certification in business

Please ensure you provide detailed descriptions of relevant projects in your resume. This information will be used to assess your qualifications.

Application instructions:

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:

• A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
• Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Technical Assistance page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to [email protected] before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Category

Information Management/Information Technology, Leadership and Management

Additional Information

Job Profile_IS R30 Senior Project Manager