Service New Brunswick

Senior Project Manager

Flexible work location within New Brunswick 

Open Competition

1 year opportunity/Pay band 6

 

Service New Brunswick’s Technology Services Division is seeking an individual to join the Program Management Office for 12 months as a Senior Project Manager.

As one of the largest IT employers in New Brunswick, with over 700 technology professionals located across the province, we are dedicated to having an agile, client-focused approach, acting as a strategic partner to government departments, health authorities, schools, and other public sector organizations.

Working at Service New Brunswick is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to build a meaningful career. Guided by our vision of "Excellence in Service Delivery", our teams provide high-quality, innovative public services for customers with a focus on value for all New Brunswickers. 

 

Known for our people-oriented workplace culture, we foster an environment where innovation, inclusivity, and teamwork are celebrated. We are proud to be recognized as one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers [https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-service-new-brunswick?_gl=15lelx3_gaMTI2MjY0NjEzNC4xNzQyODQxODI3_ga_H481FDLVWD*czE3NjQyNjU4NTgkbzkkZzAkdDE3NjQyNjU4NTgkajYwJGwwJGgw#atlantic] for 2025! 

 

What We Offer

At SNB, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Human-Centered: We prioritize well-being and flexibility for our employees.
• Driven by Growth: We invest in your professional development and career advancement.
• Celebrating Excellence: We recognize and reward outstanding contributions.
• United by Purpose: Every project you work on makes a real difference for New Brunswickers.
• Empowered to Decide: We trust our teams to make decisions and innovate boldly.

 

With offices and locations in most New Brunswick cities and a wide variety of positions and job roles, SNB offers unmatched opportunities for growth and impact, including an employee recognition program, a mentoring program, training & development opportunities, employee townhalls and ongoing leadership development. 

SNB also offers a comprehensive employee benefits package.

 

Who are you?

•           You have strong leadership, planning and team-building skills with the drive to deliver exceptional service. 

•           You demonstrate initiative and are adaptable, organized and solution oriented. 

•           You are an effective communicator, facilitator, presenter, and collaborator.

•           You are an exceptional relationship builder and can easily navigate complex group dynamics across multiple stakeholder and collaborator groups.

 

What will you be doing? 

Working with a dynamic team of professionals, you will be responsible for the planning, execution, and finalization of projects of varying degrees of complexity and strategic importance to the organization and its clients. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

 

•           Defining scope, outcomes & measures, work packages, requirements, and deliverables at project and program levels.

•           Developing resource management plans, identifying and acquiring required resources, delegating tasks and responsibilities and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors.

•           Directing and managing projects and programs to deliver desired outcomes and benefits.

•           Developing full-scale program roadmaps, project plans, value maps and effectively communicating project expectations.

•           Liaising with project stakeholders, including senior leadership, to understand, set and manage expectations.

•           Developing and growing business relationships vital to the success of projects.

•           Drafting and submitting budget proposals and recommending budget changes.

•           Coaching, mentoring, motivating and supervising team members and contractors

•           Leading teams in the use of SCRUM/Agile methodologies

•           Tracking project timelines, outcomes, milestones, and deliverables 

•           Delivering status reports, analyzing results, and troubleshooting problem areas.

•           Managing changes in scope, budget, schedule, identifying potential risks and devising contingency plans.

•           Fostering the professional growth of colleagues through mentoring and coaching.

•           Monitoring and managing risks, issues and interdependencies between projects in a program

 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in related discipline with a minimum of six (6) years of experience in project management or related work experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
•  Written and spoken competence in English and French is required for one position; Written and spoken competence in English is required for the other position. Please state your language capability.

 

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please state your language capability on your application and ensure that preferred language for assessment is clearly identified.

 

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate they have training or experience in one or more of the following areas:  

• Certification from a recognized Project Management Association, such as PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) or PRINCE2’s Practitioner.

• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (such as Scrumworks, Jira, TFS, Azure DevOps)

• Experience managing IT projects across multiple organizations or functional areas with both traditional and adaptive approaches in a high-pressure environment.

• Certification or experience in Change Management. 

• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

• Experience leading programs and projects in a government setting.

• Experience presenting to and facilitating varying group sizes and senior level management.

 

Please provide proof of relevant certifications.

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

 

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The following operational requirement(s) is also required:

• This position may require some travelling within the province therefore candidates must possess a valid New Brunswick driver’s license and have their own means of transportation. 

• Candidates will be required to undergo Criminal History Clearance prior to appointment.

 

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Analytical Thinking/Judgment

• Results Orientation

• Client Service Orientation

• Effective Interactive Communication

• Strategic Thinking

 

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Project Management
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Written Communication
• Knowledge and the ability to use Microsoft office technology

 

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

 

SALARY:  $ 78,546 - $ 104,494 annually – Pay Band 6 - Management and Non-Union Pay Plan

 

We encourage applicants to apply on-line by clicking here [https://snb.itacit.com/itacit-recruit/index.jsp?CLIENT=73224542677&LANGUAGE=E] by July 8th 2026 indicating competition number R85-2026/27-148. In the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties or are unable to complete your application online, contact pc@snb.ca [pc@snb.ca].

 

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

 

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program [http://www2.snb.ca/content/snb/en/services/services_renderer.5028.html] and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.