Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager

Burnaby, BC

The Technical Project Manager oversees and coordinates various aspect of the department's ongoing projects. They ensure that deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget, as outlined in the project plan. The Technical Project Manager identifies and monitors metrics related to project outcomes and offers consultation, guidance, and support to project staff, contractors, and stakeholders. Additionally, this position will be working and collaborating in a cross functioning environment, requires strong technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with both technical teams and stakeholders.

What you’ll do

• Collaborates with Solution Architects and other Technology Services resources to determine the technology feasibility, constraints and options / requirements; translates technical solution(s) and specifications into clearly articulated and easily understood language for proposals
• Manage project resources, including network infrastructure, data storage, server virtualization, and database services resources, as required, based on the scope of the assigned projects
• Collaborates with the development process for IT infrastructure project proposals of varying degrees of complexity, costs and impact, on behalf of various external HAs across the province, working internally within their own team and with other Technology Services groups to conclude the project proposal process; utilizes professional expertise in proposal management, development, solving, estimating, tracking and reporting, client engagement, and stakeholder relationship development and management
• Tracks project progress according to the project plan, schedules and action plans to produce project deliverables, and reports on the status of the projects and any key issues that are encountered
• Preparation of project change requests for any changes in scope, schedule, and budget
• Participates in the development and monitoring of project budgets within the context of operations demands and environmental and resource constraints and uses best practice methods to thoroughly monitor and adhere to allocated budgets.
• Reviews and discusses all components of the proposal with the client(s) and confirms requirements; takes questions and explains the rationale behind the resource estimates, infrastructure / technology options and solutions, and reworks the project proposal based on client feedback

What you bring

Qualifications

• A minimum of six (6) years project management experience, managing a range of IT infrastructure (servers, storage, voice / data / wireless networking) projects in IT service delivery organizations
• Detail-oriented approach to data-driven project deliverables
• Strong budget management skills
• Training and experience with best practice project management techniques and processes
• Experience leading a multi-disciplinary team of technical resources
• PMP certification is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communications

Skills & Knowledge

• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Casual full-time hours (37.5 hours per week)

Wage: $39.00 - $51.00/hour - as a casual employee, total earnings include an additional 13% in lieu of benefits and paid vacation. The rate for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan

Location: Burnaby, V5C6E3

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Requisition # TOD08182924

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

This position is part of PHSA Talent on Demand (ToD) which is our unique in-house recruitment program. ToD connects qualified individuals with diverse job opportunities across PHSA and the other health authorities, creating a gateway for those who wish to achieve their career goals within healthcare. Successful candidates will gain significant health care experience and can transition into long-term, permanent roles within PHSA. For more information, visit https://jobs.phsa.ca/talent-on-demand or contact talentondemandcareers@phsa.ca.