Description

We’re seeking an experienced EPPM Functional Consultant to support our client, a major provincial energy utility, in enhancing, supporting, and optimizing their Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) environment. This role collaborates with project managers, business analysts, technical teams, and enterprise stakeholders to improve project governance, scheduling practices, portfolio reporting, and enterprise project delivery maturity.

The consultant will provide deep functional expertise in Primavera P6 or equivalent EPPM platforms, helping to define requirements, configure solutions, improve reporting capabilities, and support integrations with enterprise systems.

  • LOCATION & WORK HOURSLocation: Flexible – remote (within Canada) with periodic onsite visits to Regina as required
  • Onsite Expectations: Occasional onsite visits may be required for workshops, planning sessions, or critical deliverables (a few times during the engagement).
  • Start Date: January 5, 2026
  • End Date: December 31, 2026
  • Contract Length: 12 months
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
  • Availability: Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for production releases or project deadlines
  • Security Clearance: Must pass criminal background and education verification checks

THE ROLE – EPPM Functional Consultant

As the EPPM Functional Consultant, you will analyze business needs, design functional solutions, configure EPPM capabilities, and support project governance processes. You will work closely with PMO leaders, delivery teams, schedulers, and IT groups to optimize scheduling, resource allocation, reporting, workflow efficiencies, and portfolio transparency.

The role includes functional design, configuration, testing, documentation, reporting improvements, and supporting enhancements, upgrades, and integrations with ERP, asset management, and financial systems.

  • MANDATORY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEPost-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
  • 7–10+ years of functional experience with Oracle Primavera P6 / EPPM or similar platforms
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise project and portfolio management processes including:
  • Project scheduling & resource planning
  • Work breakdown structures (WBS)
  • Cost and performance tracking
  • Project governance & controls
  • Risk and issue management
  • Portfolio analytics & reporting

Proven experience gathering requirements, writing functional specifications, and defining EPPM configuration

Prior experience supporting PMO or capital project environments

Experience working in structured SDLC, release management, and change control processes

Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills

DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS

  • PMP, CAPM, or PMI specialty certification
  • Oracle Certified Primavera P6 / EPPM Functional Lead
  • ITIL v4 Foundation (asset)
  • Agile or SAFe certification (asset)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Experience supporting EPPM platforms in utility, energy, or public-sector environments
  • Experience configuring dashboards, BI reports, KPIs, and portfolio metrics
  • Knowledge of integrations with ERP, financial planning, asset management, or scheduling systems
  • Experience supporting EPPM upgrades, cloud migration, or modernization initiatives
  • Ability to analyze business processes, identify gaps, and recommend process improvements
  • Experience facilitating workshops with PMs, governance leads, and technical teams

KEY DELIVERABLES

  • Configure and support EPPM functional components, workflows, structures, and portfolio views
  • Analyze business requirements and produce functional design documentation
  • Support enhancements, integrations, upgrades, and process improvements
  • Improve scheduling practices, governance workflows, and portfolio reporting
  • Develop system documentation, training materials, and operational guides
  • Support testing cycles (SIT, UAT) and validate system behaviours
  • Investigate and resolve functional issues; coordinate technical fixes as needed
  • Provide advisory guidance based on industry best practices and PMO methodology

ABOUT THE ROLE

This 12-month engagement provides an opportunity to strengthen enterprise project portfolio management capabilities within a major provincial energy provider. The successful consultant will directly enhance the client’s capital project governance, reporting accuracy, and scheduling effectiveness, supporting infrastructure programs that serve the province.

ABOUT SYSTEMATIX

Systematix is one of Canada’s largest privately owned national consulting and resourcing firms. We deliver high-caliber IT consulting services to government and industry clients across Canada, fostering a respectful, inclusive workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.