Term: 2 years

The Information Systems & Technology (IST) department at the University of Waterloo provides information systems, technology, and services in support of teaching, learning, research, and administrative needs across campus.  Within IST, the Enterprise Systems (ES) team provides technical support for several information systems, including the Workday human resource management system, and the Unit4 financial system.  The ES team collaborates with partners across campus to deliver services supporting the academic mission of the University.

This position is contingent on funding

The Enterprise Systems team in IST is seeking a Project Manager who will be responsible for leading and managing projects within the scope of expanding the university’s use of the Workday platform. This role will be responsible for directly managing the suite of projects in scope of the expansion program, and will work with the Product Manager, HR and Manager, ES to align the individual project activities with the overall roadmap and IT strategy. The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for partnership development, communication and collaboration across diverse internal and external stakeholders. The PM is ultimately responsible for the success of assigned projects/programs and accountable for applying scaled processes and flexible techniques to manage the team(s) and the work required. The PM is expected to demonstrate a diverse skillset within their role, as they are sometimes asked to assist with business analysis, change management, continuous improvement, and other activities to ensure success. The PM will build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and clients within the University culture.

• Incumbents must be able to work with minimal supervision, and demonstrate exceptional leadership, communication, change management, time management, risk management, planning, problem-solving, conflict management, requirements management, stakeholder management, benefits management, and analytical skills while working collaboratively with teams, senior leadership, governance committees, and other stakeholders at all levels of the University within a matrix environment
• Incumbents must have specific experience developing and using governance structures to escalate issues and risks, obtain approvals, and guide projects of various sizes to successful implementations
• The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to interact with co-workers, clients, and third-party vendors with tact and diplomacy
• The PM must demonstrate the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and clients within various cultures, with experience within higher education being preferred
• University degree, or equivalent post-secondary education and/or essential experience required. PMP certification or equivalent project management certification (e.g. Prince2) required

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion.  As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca  or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.