The Senior Project Manager provides strategic leadership for financial planning and budget management within the ITM Division. They oversee operating and capital budgets, business planning, financial analysis, performance reporting, and financial controls across all service areas. The incumbent develops and implements financial strategies, policies, and procedures, while closely monitoring expenditures, revenues, and variances to ensure accountability and alignment with organizational priorities.
Requirements
- Develops, reviews, and implements detailed plans and recommends policies regarding program-specific requirements.
- Manages, motivates, and trains unit staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality, strong organizational performance, continuous learning, and fostering innovation.
- Supervises the day-to-day operations of assigned staff, including scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work; authorizes and controls vacation and overtime requests; monitors and evaluates staff performance; approves salary increments; and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.
- Develops, recommends, and administers the annual budget for the unit, ensuring expenditures are controlled and remain within approved budget limitations.
- Participates in the preparation of capital and operating budgets and manages complex cost-sharing arrangements.
- Trains and mentors' staff and clients by developing training materials, delivering technology training, reviewing work, and providing ongoing technical guidance and expertise.
- Provides senior-level financial consulting and strategic advice to stakeholders on budgeting, financial planning, and administrative procedures.
- Leads the preparation, consolidation, and analysis of capital and operating budgets while advising programs throughout the budget process.
- Ensures financial planning, forecasting, and budgetary controls are effectively implemented within financial systems and programs.
- Monitors in-year expenditures and revenues against approved budgets, analyzes variances, and recommends corrective actions.
- Conducts research and analysis on sensitive financial matters, including labour relations, staffing, real estate, and legal issues.
- Develops and improves financial monitoring tools, analytical methods, administrative procedures, and information management systems.
- Provides guidance and professional support to budget analysts, operations analysts, and administrative staff.
- Coordinates workflow and provides direction to budget analysts supporting the division.
- Participates in and/or leads special projects related to divisional, departmental, or corporate financial matters.
- Supports senior management in achieving short- and long-term financial and operational objectives while protecting government cost-sharing arrangements.
- Manages divisional operating budget processes and ensures compliance with corporate financial guidelines.
- Oversees accounting, purchasing, and financial management practices, ensuring proper use of financial systems and procedures.
- Prepares financial reports and variance analyses for senior management and divisional managers.
- Develops and maintains internal financial controls to ensure expenditures remain within approved budget levels.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
