Project Manager, ESS Transformation

Job summary

The Project Manager will lead a complex digital transformation initiative to modernize the Event Scheduling System and other critical business platforms. They are responsible for managing project budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams to deliver strategic outcomes while mitigating operational risks.

Job details

This role requires a minimum of 40% on-site presence. Additional on-site work may be required based on business needs. On-site expectations are subject to change and may be adjusted on a temporary or permanent basis. Job posting ID: 9202 ​Employment status: Temporary full-time (10 months), with the potential for extension up to 2 years subject to business case approval.Position's anticipated end date: 2027-07-30 Salary/Rate of pay: $99,600 - 117,200 Application deadline: 2026-09-24 This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible. Application requirements: Your up-to-date resume. Job specific cover letter. We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process. Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page. Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own. Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues. About the role Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary, full-time, Project Manager to join the Business Product Management team. The work of a Project Manager is integral to Canadian Blood Services’ role as Canada’s Biological Lifeline. Reporting to the Associate Director, Business Product Management, you will lead a complex digital transformation initiative focused on the modernization of critical a business system that supports planning, scheduling, operations, and stakeholder services across Canadian Blood Services. You will be responsible for the planning, management, design, development, and implementation of the project that strengthens our digital capabilities, improves business continuity, reduces operational risk, and enable future business transformation. The role will work closely with Collections, Supply Chain and Donor business leaders, Digital Solutions & Technology, external partners, subject matter experts, and vendors to deliver strategic outcomes while helping define the future vision and roadmap for key enterprise platforms. The initiative includes modernization of the Event Scheduling System (ESS), a critical business platform supporting collection planning, scheduling, logistics, and donor operations, while also developing future business requirements and recommendations for ongoing transformation. Formula for Success Leveraging your project management experience, you will lead or participate in the development of project business cases for complex, multi-year projects. Utilizing your collaboration skills, you will work with the project team and steering committee to recruit project team members, while leveraging your leadership and engagement skills to oversee, support and direct project team members in staying engaged with the plan and effectively accomplishing the goals and objectives of the project. Drawing on your project leadership experience, you will monitor and document the overall project plan and budget, ensuring the project meets timelines, targets and expectations based on the established parameters, providing regular project status updates to all key partners on behalf of the project team. Utilizing your communication, teamwork skills, and project experience, you will coordinate the activities of the project team, steering committee, internal and external partners to develop the project plan, define deliverables, identify roles and responsibilities, establish timelines and communications, training strategies, implementation and evaluation strategies, risk management, costs, transition, and close-out plans. Drawing on your decision-making expertise, you will make decisions that impact project deliverables, costs, and timelines, which will impact other business areas. Using your risk management expertise, identify, monitor, and mitigate substantial risks, with implications beyond the project. Desired Education & Skills Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, information systems or project management. A minimum of 5+ years with ERP systems and interoperability with other information systems. A minimum of 5+ years’ experience in project management. A minimum of 7-10 years’ experience working in a variety of business areas with a strong IT or systems focus. Certification in Project Management, such as the PRINCE2, Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset. Evidence of ongoing professional development in program or project management and leadership skills is required. Proficiency with related software tools including Microsoft project professional, MSPO is an asset. General management experience including accountability for budgets and people. Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret business needs, and develop integrated, innovative solutions. Ability to create a cross-functional team environment that promotes high performance. Ability to deal with senior management and external stakeholders on highly complex or sensitive issues. What We Offer You Payment in lieu for benefits and vacation. Annual performance award up to 8%. Defined benefit pension plan. Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources. What You Can Expect This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at Canadian Blood Services location at least 40% of the time/2 days of the week. Frequent travel will be essential, as this role supports project implementations across multiple CBS locations. If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives. We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play. Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us. #LI-SB1 #LI-Ontario #INDCBS

What you’ll do

The Project Manager will lead a complex digital transformation initiative to modernize the Event Scheduling System and other critical business platforms. They are responsible for managing project budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams to deliver strategic outcomes while mitigating operational risks.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in business, information systems, or project management, along with at least 5 years of experience in project management and ERP systems. Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills are required to manage complex projects and engage with senior stakeholders.

Benefits

• Payment in lieu for benefits and vacation • Annual performance award • Defined benefit pension plan • Employee discounts • Wellness program • Professional resources

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Business analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project management
• Digital transformation
• ERP systems
• Budget management
• Risk management
• Stakeholder management
• Business analysis
• Leadership
• Strategic planning
• Change management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Process improvement
• Vendor management
• Microsoft Project Professional
• MSPO
• Project Drawings
• Supply Chain
• Accountability
• Digital Capabilities
• Project Implementation
• Digital Transformation
• Planning
• Biology
• Business Case
• Business Continuity
• Management Information Systems
• Management
• Business Requirements
• Business Systems
• Business Transformation
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Communications Training
• Information Systems
• Project Planning
• Event Scheduling
• Health Equity
• Innovation
• Interoperability
• Risk Management
• Project Management
• Microsoft Project
• Operational Risk
• Operations
• Project Management Professional Certification
• PRINCE2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments 2)
• Product Management
• Timelines
• Scheduling
• Collaboration

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Technology
• Logistics
• Healthcare
• Transformation Project Manager
• Project Manager (General)
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists