Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage a portfolio of academic systems and digital transformation projects using PMO standards and methodologies. 
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps, project plans, schedules, milestones, and interdependencies. 
• Track and report on project performance, including scope, schedule, risks, issues, and outcomes. 
• Support prioritization, sequencing, and resource planning across multiple initiatives. 
• Contribute to benefits realization planning and post-implementation evaluation. 

• Establish and apply project governance structures, decision-making frameworks, and approval processes. 
• Develop, maintain, and enforce standardized PMO artifacts, including project charters, work plans, risk registers, status reports, and change logs. 
• Manage change control processes and assess impacts to scope, timelines, and resources. 
• Ensure projects align with BCNET policies, standards, and reporting requirements. 

• Serve as a primary point of coordination between institutional stakeholders, BCNET teams, vendors, and external partners. 
• Facilitate steering committees, project working groups, and executive-level updates. 
• Manage vendor delivery, contractual milestones, and dependencies across multiple projects. 
• Support alignment across institutions while accommodating local requirements within shared initiatives. 

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of projects from initiation through implementation and stabilization. 
• Coordinate readiness activities, integrations, and handoffs to operational teams. 
• Ensure training, communication, and change management activities are incorporated into project plans. 

• Capture lessons learned and performance metrics to improve project delivery practices. 
• Develop reusable templates, toolkits, and documentation to support consistent and scalable delivery. 
• Contribute to the ongoing maturity and effectiveness of BCNET’s PMO. 

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Information Systems, Education Technology, or a related field. 
• 3-5 years of experience managing complex projects or programs, preferably within post-secondary, public sector, or shared-services environments, or;
• 3-5 years of experience managing complex projects or programs supporting Registrar’s Office, academic administration, or student systems. 
• Experience working within a PMO or applying formal project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2, Agile/Hybrid). 
• Knowledge of, or certification in, change management (e.g. ACMP, Prosci) 
• Proven experience in web development, UX, SharePoint (development and administration), and leading or supporting platform and content migrations. 

• Project & Program Management: Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects using standardized PMO practices. 
• Governance & Reporting: Strong experience with executive reporting, project controls, and decision support. 
• Risk, Issue & Change Management: Proven ability to proactively manage delivery risks and changes. 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled at collaborating with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and external partners. 
• Vendor & Partner Management: Experience coordinating vendor delivery and third-party dependencies. 
• Communication & Documentation: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Organizational & Analytical Skills: Ability to prioritize, synthesize information, and manage competing demands. 
• Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed, multi-institution environment. 

Benefits and Perks:

• Hybrid Work Model: Flexibility to work remotely and in our Downtown Vancouver office.
• Note: The first two weeks of employment will be in-person at our downtown office location for onboarding and training purposes.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive coverage from day one, including extended health, dental, vision, and a wellness allowance.
• Defined Pension Plan: Secure your future with our defined benefits pension plan.
• Professional Development: Annual allowance for skill-building and growth opportunities.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days and year-end office closure.
• Volunteer Day: One paid day annually to support a cause you care about.
• Inclusive Culture: Supportive workplace with team-building events and activities.
• Convenient Office Location: Easy access by transit and close to great coffee spots!

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