Director, Project Development and Conceptualization (GMG/SEG 4)

JOB PURPOSE

Under the general direction of the Senior Director, Planning Performance & Project Development, the Director, Project Development & Conceptualization is responsible for the management of the Project Portfolio of the Ministry with the objective of ensuring all projects are delivered according to project management principles, best-practices and to plan, coordinate, and manage the design process of projects and activities from concept to approval. The Director must ensure that projects are developed within the agreed scope, time, cost and quality. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Develops, establishes and maintains Project Management standards and procedures in the Ministry of Health and Wellness;
• Represents the Ministry in negotiations, including those that are cross-ministerial and international, to achieve effective solutions in challenging relationships, ambiguous and conflicting positions;
• Leads and directs all the components of the project development life cycle to include the following: planning, scheduling, resourcing, risk assessment, cost/benefit analyses, change management, monitoring and evaluating, and establishing milestones/final deliverables and overall costs;
• Leads the implementation of effective governance processes for acceptance of projects based on sound business cases;
• Employs the use of historical, political and broader contexts to inform project directions and mitigate risks;

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Management Studies, Public Administration or a related discipline;
• PMI Certification;
• Five (5) years related experience, with at least three (3) years in a senior management capacity in a Project Management environment directing or establishing a PPMO.

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Management Studies, Public Administration or a related discipline;
• PMI Certification;
• Eight (8) years related experience, with at least six (6) years in a senior management capacity in a Project Management environment directing or establishing a PPMO.

Risk management training or certification would be a plus.

The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest but only those shortlisted will be contacted.