Project Manager – Early Learning & Childcare

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a complex technology implementation and modernization initiative within the Early Learning and Childcare sector. The successful candidate will have strong experience managing large-scale technology projects involving data migration, permitting, compliance and licensing software, and diverse stakeholder groups. Experience within Canadian government environments is required. Key Responsibilities Manage projects through development, implementation, deployment, and operational start-up. Ensure projects are delivered within established scope, schedule, budget, and performance requirements. Define and document project objectives, requirements, deliverables, roles, and responsibilities. Coordinate project resources and manage large, diverse stakeholder groups. Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, work breakdown structures, milestones, and dependencies. Manage complex data migration activities and associated project dependencies. Identify project risks, issues, scheduling conflicts, and critical dependencies and develop appropriate mitigation strategies. Manage and track project change requests. Conduct and provide critical path analysis. Prepare project plans, status reports, charts, dashboards, and other project documentation. Provide ongoing project status reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Facilitate meetings with stakeholders, project teams, vendors, and other project managers. Coordinate schedules and deliverables across internal and external stakeholders. Ensure project milestones and deliverables are completed as planned. Support issue resolution and decision-making throughout implementation. Manage project completion, operational transition, and project sign-off. Valid PMP certification in good standing. Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Manager coordinating complex projects involving large-scale data migrations. Minimum 2 years of experience working with Canadian government organizations. Minimum 3 years of experience managing large and diverse stakeholder groups. Minimum 2 years of experience implementing and/or managing permitting, compliance, and licensing software solutions. Nice to have 2+ years of experience within Early Learning and Childcare. Understanding of Canadian childcare legislation and regulatory environments. Previous experience implementing AMANDA software. Strong experience with online document management solutions. Experience implementing Case Management Systems.

Lead a complex technology modernization and implementation initiative within the Early Learning and Childcare sector. Manage the full project lifecycle from development to operational start-up, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.

Requires a valid PMP certification and at least 5 years of project management experience focusing on large-scale data migrations. Candidates must have experience with Canadian government organizations and implementing permitting, compliance, and licensing software.

• Project managementPreferred

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• Project Management
• Data Migration
• Stakeholder Management
• Permitting Software
• Compliance Software
• Licensing Software
• Risk Mitigation
• Critical Path Analysis
• Project Scheduling
• Change Management
• Case Management Systems
• Document Management Solutions
• AMANDA Software
• Canadian Government Experience
• PMP Certification
• Early Learning and Childcare

• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Technology
• Consulting
• Education

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Not Applicable