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manager, social services planning - government services

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Project Manager

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Employer details Public Service Commission, Government of Nova Scotia

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Competition # : 46392 Department: Education &amp; Early Childhood DevelopmentLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: TermUnion Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG Closing Date: 08-Jul-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsAt the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD), we lead the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We do this by designing an innovative curriculum, facilitating excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring an inclusive education experience, and working closely with our partners in education. EECD is a fit for those that want to be part of the future of early learning and childcare and public education in the province by supporting children, students and families with a strong foundation for success in a progressive and responsive policy environment. Joining EECD means being a part of a dynamic team driving impactful change that brings innovative minds together from across the department, and the broader system. About Our OpportunityWe're looking for a dynamic and strategic leader for the position of Project Manager Transformation to join our Early Learning and Child Care team. In this exciting role, you will play a pivotal part in transforming the provincial early learning and childcare system. Reporting to the Project Executive, Early Learning and Child Care Transformation, you will provide expert advice and oversee the implementation of initiatives tied to provincial priorities and bi-lateral agreements. Your leadership will support the achievement of departmental and government priorities, ensuring that the work of your team aligns with and contributes to the broader goals of the division, the department, and the province.Primary AccountabilitiesAs a Project Manager, Transformation, you will:Lead and assist with implementing priority projects, identifying risks, monitoring milestones, supporting change management efforts, and offering data-driven solutions to enhance initiative effectiveness.Support strategic planning, governance initiatives, and committee structures that advance program development and project progress.Support branch-wide project integration ensuring projects are interconnected, aligned with branch and government priorities, and driving the transformation of early learning and childcare.Provide informed recommendations to senior leadership on high-priority projects or initiatives. Ensuring clear and timely communication within the department and with external partners.Foster regular, cross-team collaboration to support priorities. Act as a hub for communication to ensure all teams remain informed and aligned on strategic initiatives.Monitor and assess emerging national and international trends, issues, needs, and barriers. When potentially impactful, analyze information and propose practical, data-driven solutions that align with government goals and those of our partners.Serve as a trusted advisor to internal and external partners, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvements.Manage external consulting resources to ensure accountability, efficiency, and project success by creating detailed statements of work, overseeing milestones, and monitoring budgets.Adapt to evolving priorities in a dynamic, high-impact environment, providing effective team support, initiative execution and support to drive optimal outcomes.Qualifications and ExperienceWe're looking for someone who brings not just technical expertise, but also strategic thinking and collaborative leadership.Must-Have Skills &amp; Experience: A bachelor's degree in public administration, business, communications/change management, strategic planning, or a related field. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.At least 5 years of progressive experience in project or program management, policy development, or strategic planning, with a proven track record of leading and delivering on complex