About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager for a long-term engagement supporting complex and strategic information technology initiatives in Regina, Saskatchewan.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading projects through the complete project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and project closure. The role requires strong capabilities in scope, schedule, budget, resource, quality, risk, issue, dependency, vendor and stakeholder management.

This is a senior-level position requiring an individual who can work effectively with executives, business representatives, technical teams, procurement professionals, vendors and third-party service providers.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior IT Project Manager will:

• Develop comprehensive project plans in consultation with project leadership and obtain appropriate sponsor approvals.
• Lead complex IT projects from initiation through implementation and closure.
• Apply established project management methodologies, processes and documentation aligned with PMI best practices.
• Establish and facilitate project governance structures, including executive steering committees.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Monitor project performance and provide clear and timely status reporting to project sponsors, executives and key stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, mitigate and manage project risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and manage change requests involving scope, schedule, budget and resources.
• Facilitate workshops, project meetings, presentations and stakeholder working sessions.
• Coordinate activities and dependencies across related projects and initiatives.
• Manage relationships and deliverables involving external vendors, service providers and business partners.
• Lead organizational change management activities, including stakeholder engagement, communications, impact and readiness assessments, training coordination and user-adoption planning.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within approved budgets and scope, and in accordance with applicable quality, governance and technical requirements.

Mandatory Qualifications

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

PMP or PRINCE2 Certification

A current Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification is mandatory. Candidates must be able to provide a copy of their certification.

On-Site Availability

The successful candidate must be available to work 100% in person at a Government of Saskatchewan office in Regina, Saskatchewan. This is not a remote or hybrid opportunity.

Preferred Experience and Skills

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate strong professional experience in several of the following areas:

• Senior-level IT project management
• Public-sector or government projects
• Large and complex technology implementations
• Business transformation initiatives
• Application development and modernization
• Cloud-based solutions
• Infrastructure and technology upgrades
• Cybersecurity initiatives
• Data and analytics projects
• Digital-service implementations
• Project governance and stage-gate processes
• Executive and steering-committee reporting
• Budget and financial management
• Risk and issue management
• Vendor and third-party management
• Organizational change management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Change control
• Resource planning and management

The engagement may involve a broad range of IT initiatives, including transformation, application modernization, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data/analytics and digital services.

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional:

Leadership & Accountability – Ability to take ownership of complex projects and drive delivery while maintaining appropriate project controls.

Communication – Excellent written, verbal and executive-level communication skills.

Stakeholder Management – Proven ability to build productive relationships with executives, business stakeholders, technical teams, procurement personnel and external partners.

Facilitation – Ability to lead steering committees, workshops, project meetings and decision-making sessions.

Negotiation & Conflict Resolution – Strong ability to manage competing priorities, project constraints and stakeholder expectations.

Risk Management – Ability to proactively identify risks and issues and develop practical mitigation strategies.

Organizational Change Management – Experience supporting stakeholder readiness, communications, training and user adoption.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

• Current Resume, clearly identifying relevant project management experience, project names, roles, dates and major responsibilities.
• Copy of PMP or PRINCE2 certification.
• A brief summary identifying the candidate's total years of relevant Senior Project Management experience.
• Examples of significant IT projects, including project scope, approximate budget, candidate's role and measurable achievements/results.
• Minimum three professional references who can verify the candidate's relevant project management experience.
• Confirmation of availability to work 100% onsite in Regina beginning approximately November 2, 2026.
• Proposed hourly rate

How to Apply

Please email your resume and supporting information to:

Hiring Manager

Email: prairiepointconsulting@gmail.com

Subject: Senior IT Project Manager – Regina, SK

Application Deadline: September 21 , 2026

Only candidates who meet the mandatory PMP/PRINCE2 certification and 100% onsite Regina requirements should apply. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for additional information and an interview.

Pay: $100.00-$120.00 per hour

Work Location: In person