Digital Transformation Project Manager (ERP & IT System)

The Opportunity:

McElhanney is a professional services consulting firm, that mainly delivers multi-disciplinary engineering and land surveying services in Alberta and British Columbia and currently has 30+ physical offices in these two provinces. 

McElhanney has an exciting opportunity for a Digital Transformation Project Manager (ERP & IT System) to join our growing enterprise Project Management Office (ePMO) in the Vancouver region. As a veteran Senior Project & Program Manager, you will have 15+ years of directly relevant professional experience, bringing a large amount of organization and discipline. For clarification, this is NOT a “product manager role” that is related to software development i.e. this is not an IT Technical or DevOps role.  

This position requires an individual who has experience implementing complex IT systems i.e., commercial platforms) that is focused on transforming the business to drive process redesign, operational effectiveness and organizational change.  The successful incumbent will have a strong track record of managing multiple complex activities including working closely with system integrators (“SI”), commercial software vendors and other 3^rd party consultants to ensure performance and outcomes based on scope, schedule and budget.

What You'll be Doing :

• Extensive Project Management Experience: A minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience leading business transformation projects, specifically in IT system implementation.  Skilled in managing projects in a fast-paced environment leveraging a disciplined approach to scope, schedule, budget and resource management.
• Expertise in ERP Implementations: Proven success in leading ERP implementations across functions like Finance, HR, CRM, and Asset Management, including platforms like Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SAP.
• Enterprise PMO experience: Experience working in an enterprise PMO to ensure appropriate project controls are in place to manage risks, decisions and document controls.  
• Strong Business Transformation Acumen: A deep understanding of business processes across finance, sales, procurement, HR, and asset management. You’ve worked closely with business units to drive process redesigns that result in measurable improvements. You are skilled in translating complex system implementation details into clear, actionable insights for business stakeholders.
• Organizational Change Management (OCM) Expertise: You possess hands-on experience applying OCM principles, such as PROSCI or ADKAR, to lead and manage organizational change. You have successfully driven the adoption of IT systems across the organization and communicated change strategies effectively to diverse stakeholders, ensuring minimal disruption and smooth transitions.
•  Vendor and Third-Party Management: Over 15 years of managing vendors and system integrators, ensuring alignment with project goals and successful contract negotiations.
• Process Redesign & Continuous Improvement: Expertise in value-stream mapping, customer journey mapping, and applying LEAN/Six Sigma for operational optimization.
• Financial Management & Reporting: Direct experience managing large project budgets and financial controls. You will work closely with finance teams to ensure the project’s financial health, monitor variances, and adjust forecasts as necessary to keep the project on track.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Providing guidance and mentorship to junior project managers, fostering team growth, and ensuring PMO goals are met.

What You’ll Bring:

• Project Management: Minimum 15 years of direct experience leading (not supporting) business transformation enabled by IT system implementation in the capacity of a Senior Project and Program Manager.   The proponent will come with either direct project management experience supplemented by relevant credentials.  Credentials:  PMI, PMP designation
• Program and Portfolio Management: Minimum 10 years of direct experience working in an enterprise PMO, accountable and responsible for multiple projects.  Credentials:  PMI, PMP or ITIL designation
• Project Management Tools: Experience using project management tools to support automation, efficiency and improved productivity.  Tools:  Jira Confluence, Primavera, MS Project, Primavera, MS DevOps, ServiceNow, Kanban, SaaS, Microsoft Office 365 (TEAMS, Sharepoint, PPT, Word, Excel, Forms), etc.
• Organizational Change: Experience using OCM principles and concepts to drive business transformation and project activities.  Credentials:  PROSCI, ADKAR,
• Vendor Management: Minimum 15 years of direct experience managing vendors and specifically system integrators accountable for the delivery of IT system implementation. A strong background in vendor performance and contract management will be critical with experience in negotiation.  Credentials:  NISCL, SCMP, Certifications in Negotiation, etc.
• ERP Implementation:  Experience implementing ERP systems to transform finance, HR, CRM, Asset Management and Project accounting.  Software Platform Experience:  Microsoft D365, Salesforce, Dayforce, SAP, and others.

Skills/ Attributes Required:

• Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams to achieve PMO goals.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Comfortable with change, managing ambiguity, and overcoming project challenges.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Effective in engaging stakeholders and translating complex ideas into actionable insights.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the big picture and align decisions with long-term business objectives.
• Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking: Ability to identify challenges and implement effective AND Creative solutions.
• Proactive & Results-Driven: Self-starter with a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Change Management Mindset: Comfortable driving change and continuous improvement in large-scale initiatives.

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, RRSP matching, and a healthcare spending account.
• Shareholder opportunities in an employee-owned company.
• Professional development support and flexible work hours to promote work-life balance.
• Maternity/parental leave top-up and Employee & Family Assistance Program (24/7 support).

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If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

 

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