Project Executive

The Government of Nova Scotia • Halifax, NS

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring a skilled Project Executive to join the Innovation Branch’s leadership team. In this impactful role, you will lead, prioritize, and deliver on key departmental priorities that drive social system change. You will lead a portfolio of projects and be responsible for the design, management, and implementation of significant projects for the department and/or cross-government implications. You will lead and direct project teams that provide evidence-based research, policy analysis, strategic planning, monitoring, and evaluation support for the development of legislation, provincial policy, as well as standards and guidelines that are responsive to the changing needs of Nova Scotians and aligned with the overall strategic vision and priorities of the Department. The Project Executive will work collaboratively across the Department, government, and with external service providers, communities, and clients on key initiatives that improve our client and system outcomes.

Requirements

• Completed a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field, along with several years of progressive, senior-level management experience. A combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Proven leadership experience in the identification, design, planning, implementation, integration, and evaluation of multi-functional, cross-departmental projects.
• Strong people management skills, demonstrated through formal leadership and management experience.
• Experience leading large-scale change initiatives and overcoming ongoing challenges in complex, collaborative environments.
• Proven ability to develop innovative solutions by integrating and analyzing complex, diverse information sources.
• Knowledge of budgetary processes and principles of risk management and mitigation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners and build rapport with senior leaders.
• Experience preparing advice and recommendations for government, including Memoranda to Executive Council, Reports and Recommendations, and Requests for Legislation.
• Proven experience in managing multiple projects and portfolios, with the ability to lead complex initiatives, inspire creativity, and motivate teams to achieve objectives.
• An understanding of social government and the breadth and depth of factors in leading teams in creating social system change.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree in a related field is considered an asset.
• Experience working with internal and external partners in the public service or social service environments.
• Experience working in the disability sector and/or familiarity with the DSP Human Rights Remedy.
• Familiarity with the programs and services offered by the Department of Opportunities and Social Development.
• Project Management or Change Management Professional Certifications

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership in the identification, design, planning, implementation, integration, and evaluation of multi-function, cross-departmental projects.
• Collaborating with Innovation’s leadership team to align project initiatives with the strategic operations and priorities of the division.
• Building strong collaborative relationships and teams within the unit, across the department, and with other partners.
• Managing a team of professionals (internal direct reports, internal resources, external resources and cross-departmental subject matter experts) to deliver on key initiatives.
• Coordinating project/business activities (often carried out by others) that establish how and when the department will deliver products and services.
• Developing innovative solutions by integrating and analyzing complex and diverse information sources and building complex frameworks to assess the scope and context of short- and long-term business needs.
• Contributing to the preparation of advice and recommendations to government including Memoranda to Executive Council, Reports and Recommendations, and Requests for Legislation.
• Performing strategic advisory/principal level consulting to senior executives by leading, directing, and guiding the development and implementation of major, complex, multi-sector projects and initiatives.
• Engaging with senior leaders and cross-sector representation to understand long-term strategic challenges.
• Developing and delivering change management plans and achieving outcomes that support both the department’s and government’s overall strategy.

Benefits

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Health
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• General illness
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Vacation
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior