Project Manager for Large Scale Data Conversion

WCB is undertaking a major business transformation initiative to improve worker outcomes through enhancements to our service delivery model. The business transformation of the organization is currently in flight and the program is expected to cover all business areas end-to-end, including Claims Operations, Employer Services, Finance, Corporate Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, and Business Intelligence.

WCB is currently working on a critical transformational project within the Business Transformation Program that will replace WCB’s core platform solution with the implementation of a new cloud solution and will include delivery of all associated integrations, conversions and reports. A Project Manager is required to join the existing Core Solution project management team and lead the data migration workstream within WCB’s core platform solution project.

The Project Manager will be accountable to the Director, Program Delivery for the successful delivery of the workstream, and will functionally report to the Director, Enterprise Project Management Office to ensure WCB standards, and best practice project management and delivery methods are leveraged.

This role is located on-site at WCB Head office in Regina.

WCB is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in leading large scale data conversion and migration projects. This Project Manager will join an existing team and be responsible for leading the team, which consists of technical, business subject matter experts, and vendor partners; and managing the end-to-end process of data conversion and migration for a large-scale project. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the project management of complex data conversion and migration initiatives; establishing strong working relationships with the business subject matter experts, technical teams and vendors; and successfully delivering these large-scale data conversion and migration initiatives on time, within scope and budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Has overall project performance responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, and deliverables which includes applying techniques for planning, monitoring, and reporting, change control, and risk and issue management of a large-scale data conversion and migration project.
• Works closely with the project team members to collaborate and ensure alignment in project goals and successful delivery of the project.
• Assigns clear roles and responsibilities and provides effective oversight of the data conversion and migration deliverables and tasks.
• Accountable for the management and working effectively with external vendors partners in their delivery of solutions and services.
• Ensures projects delivers specified outcomes and meet quality expectations.
• Creates and manages the overall project budget.
• Regularly updates stakeholders with reports on the progress and performance of projects. Reports and escalates as needed through the appropriate channels.