Senior Project Managers

Job Description:

REF: #001

ADGA is currently looking to hire 3 Consultants to support current and future platform initiatives. Our government client requires Project Management resources capable of leading large-scale enterprise transformation projects, departmental onboarding activities, platform enhancement initiatives, enterprise data and integration projects, cybersecurity and compliance initiatives, and service modernization efforts.

Project Management resources may be assigned to one of three delivery streams:

The requirement supports three distinct project management streams  (1) SAP S/4HANA Transformation and Departmental Onboarding; (2) Workday Template Development and Departmental Onboarding; and (3) Enterprise Data, Security, and Integration Services. Resources may be assigned to any stream based on operational requirements and may be required to support cross-stream initiatives where dependencies exist.

1) SAP Transformation Stream

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering SAP S/4HANA-related projects, platform enhancements, integrations, and departmental onboarding activities.

2) Workday Template Development and Onboarding Stream

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering Workday-related onboarding initiatives, template development activities, change readiness efforts, and departmental implementation projects.

3) Enterprise Data, Security, and Integration Services Stream

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering enterprise data, security, integration, and technical engineering initiatives supporting the Digital Comptrollership Enterprise Platforms (DCEP). Activities may include data migration and conversion projects, enterprise reporting and analytics initiatives, identity and access management enhancements, cybersecurity and compliance activities, application and platform integration projects, cloud and platform modernization efforts, technical architecture implementation, and cross-platform engineering initiatives.
• Resources may be required to coordinate activities across SAP, Workday, and related Government of Canada enterprise systems to ensure alignment with departmental onboarding and platform transformation objectives.

Tasks will include:

Project Management

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of enterprise transformation projects;
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, work plans, and project governance documentation;
• Define project scope, objectives, assumptions, constraints, and success criteria;
• Monitor project progress and manage schedule, cost, scope, and quality performance;
• Coordinate project resources and dependencies across multiple teams and stakeholders;
• Escalate project risks, issues, and decisions to appropriate governance bodies.
• Governance and Reporting
• Develop project charters, business cases, project plans, decision records, and status reports;
• Support project gating, executive reviews, and governance activities;
• Prepare executive briefings, presentations, dashboards, and reporting materials;
• Maintain project documentation and records within approved Microsoft 365 and SharePoint environments;
• Report regularly to Platform and Service Delivery leadership regarding project performance, milestones, risks, and financial status.

Work Package and Delivery Management

• Assist with backlog review and prioritization activities;
• Support the definition of work packages, deliverables, dependencies, and acceptance criteria;
• Facilitate complexity assessments and level-of-effort estimations;
• Support budget planning, forecasting, and costing activities;
• Monitor delivery against approved work packages and project baselines.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate activities between business stakeholders, technical teams, service providers, and project governance bodies;
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, working groups, and steering committees;
• Support departmental onboarding activities and readiness assessments;
• Manage stakeholder communications and engagement plans.

SAP-Specific Activities (when assigned)

• Coordinate SAP platform enhancement, implementation, and onboarding initiatives;
• Support SAP roadmap delivery and cross-functional project activities;
• Coordinate activities involving SAP business processes, integrations, reporting, analytics, and enterprise services;
• Support interoperability with broader Government of Canada digital initiatives.

Workday-Specific Activities (when assigned)

• Coordinate Workday onboarding programs and implementation projects;
• Support development and maintenance of standardized service templates;
• Coordinate departmental readiness, training, user adoption, and transition activities;
• Support interoperability with broader Government of Canada digital initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Must have a PMP Certificate and previous experience managing similar projects with Shared Services Canada considered a strong asset.
• Ability to demonstrate a minimum of 10 years performing similar tasks (listed above)
• Ability to demonstrate a minimum of 2 projects with a value of greater than $5 million and a team of 20 or more resources.
• Ability to demonstrate experience providing project reporting to senior management, steering committees, or executive governance bodies. 
• Ability to demonstrate some of the following: (part of the Rated Requirements)
  • Leading complex, multi-faceted projects and is well versed in Agile methodologies.
  • SAP Financial Systems experience.
  • SAP S/4HANNA experience
  • Financial Transformation experience leading enterprise financial info initiatives involving business process redesign and modernziation.
  • Data migration and integration experience managing SAP mrpeojcts
• Ability to demonstrate a minimum of 2 projects involving the implementation, transformation, upgrade, migration or modernization of enterprises financial management systems. Projects must have included 1 or more of:
  • Financial Reporting
  • Planning and Budgeting
  • Financial Controls
  • Cost Management

Additional Information:

• Remote work. Must be located in Canada.
• Must currently hold a valid Secret Government Security Clearance. (held with PSPC)
• Contract to start ASAP to March 31, 2027 with possibility of renewal. 

If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.

*Our recruitment systems include artificial intelligence–enabled tools; however, AI is not used to screen, evaluate, or make decisions about applicants for this role.

*Unless otherwise stated, all job postings reflect a current vacancy at the time of publication.

Work-Life Balance  

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days). 

Belong@ADGA  

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation  

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards  

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.

PMP certification, 10+ years similar project management experience, 2+ projects over $5M with 20+ resources, experience reporting to senior management, valid Secret security clearance, must be located in Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• leading projects
• managing schedules
• coordinating stakeholders

Skills & Tools

Microsoft 365, Microsoft SharePoint, SAP S/4HANA, Workday

Job Details

• Category: Project and Program Management
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Contract
• Workplace: Remote — Canada
• Salary: CAD 208,000 – 221,000 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Retirement plan
• Generous parental leave

About ADGA Group Consultants Inc

A consulting firm providing project management and technology transformation services. — Industry: Consulting Services