Project Manager (Property Assesment Systems) in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Project Manager (Property Assessment Systems) based in Canada.

This role offers the opportunity to lead large-scale IT transformation initiatives focused on modernizing property assessment and enterprise technology solutions.
The Project Manager will oversee complex programs from planning through delivery, ensuring successful execution across business and technical teams.
You will coordinate multiple workstreams, manage strategic integrations, and drive alignment between stakeholders, vendors, and implementation partners.
The position combines project governance, digital transformation, risk management, and executive-level communication.
You will contribute to initiatives involving enterprise systems, financial applications, GIS solutions, portals, and legacy technology environments.
This remote contract opportunity is ideal for an experienced project leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys delivering impactful technology solutions.

The Project Manager is responsible for leading enterprise-scale IT and digital transformation projects throughout the full project lifecycle. This role requires strong leadership, governance expertise, and the ability to coordinate complex initiatives involving multiple teams, systems, and stakeholders.

• Lead end-to-end project delivery activities, including planning, execution, scheduling, budgeting, governance, risk management, issue resolution, and change management.
• Manage large-scale IT implementation and digital transformation initiatives from initiation through completion.
• Lead cross-functional teams consisting of business stakeholders, technical resources, external vendors, and implementation partners.
• Coordinate multiple project streams, manage dependencies, and ensure alignment across concurrent initiatives.
• Facilitate governance sessions, steering committees, executive reviews, and project status meetings.
• Develop and maintain project plans, dashboards, executive reports, risk assessments, and delivery documentation.
• Manage enterprise integrations involving financial systems, GIS/mapping platforms, portals, and legacy applications.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to define priorities, resolve challenges, and ensure successful program outcomes.
• Oversee vendor relationships, project performance, and delivery expectations.
• Apply structured project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches.
• Support organizational change management activities to ensure successful adoption of new systems and processes.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing complex enterprise technology projects, with a strong background in digital transformation, governance, and stakeholder management. Success in this role requires strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead large-scale initiatives in complex environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Current PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent recognized project management certification.
• 10+ years of experience managing large-scale IT projects and technology transformation initiatives.
• Proven experience delivering at least two multi-year enterprise IT implementation or digital transformation projects through the complete project lifecycle.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience delivering IT projects within government or public sector environments.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams of 10 or more resources.
• Strong expertise in enterprise project management, PMO practices, governance frameworks, and executive reporting.
• Experience managing enterprise integrations involving financial applications, GIS/mapping systems, portals, and legacy platforms.
• Demonstrated experience with risk management, issue resolution, budget oversight, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to engage senior leadership.
• Experience collaborating with multiple project managers and team leads across large transformation programs.
• Knowledge of property assessment, property valuation, or CAMA (Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal) systems is considered an asset.

• Competitive contract compensation of approximately CAD $90–$100 per hour.
• Fully remote work opportunity based in Canada.
• Initial 1-year contract with potential for a 1-year extension.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact enterprise technology transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to complex digital programs involving modern and legacy technology environments.
• Collaboration with senior stakeholders, technical teams, and implementation partners.
• Opportunity to apply advanced project management expertise within a large-scale transformation environment.
• Flexible remote work structure supporting productivity and work-life balance.