--- title: 'Project Manager at FreeBalance' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/project-manager-freebalance-ottawa-2fyj8t96dkk5' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-15' --- # Project Manager at FreeBalance - **Company:** FreeBalance - **Location:** Ottawa, Canada - **Compensation:** $80k–$120k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2022-11-01 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/freebalance.com/b1899733-e0fa-46f2-ab09-9785eea48380 ## Job description Apply if you are a Canadian Citizen eligible for Government of Canada Security Clearance level “Secret (Level I) and Bilingual in English and French As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of managing and supporting the implementation and post-implementation of the FreeBalance Accountability Suite, utilizing best practice project management principles and applying technology to enhance government business operations. Key to the Project Manager position is the ability to demonstrate previous experience with implementation, project management, and working with key stakeholders. Main responsibilities - Management of a project software implementation; - Maintain a strong and positive relationship with government representatives and government officials; - Use effective leadership skills to direct all phases of programs from inception through completion, to include planning, evaluating whether working as a team or independently; - Plan and execute the programs/projects to meet the contractual obligations of the contract, controlling the project scope, schedule, and budget; - Follow through on invoices and payments due to FreeBalance. - Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the project and scope, including meeting the project schedules and WBS tasks, submitting quality deliverables, and maintaining the project's responsibility matrix; - Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements; - Assess and minimize our exposure and risk on the Project; - Work closely with the customer, providing status updates to senior officials, including the project steering committee; - Effectively apply our methodology and enforce project standards; - Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities. - Ensure project documents are complete before submission to the customer and are stored appropriately. - Manage subcontractors and deliverables; - Manage program execution to include internal/external process improvement; - Provide mentoring for project management best practices and techniques - Other duties as assigned. - Travel as required. ## Qualifications - Must have a university degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, Public Accounting, Economics, or equivalent; - Master's in Public Management, Financial Management, or Information Technology is considered an asset; - Professional designation in Project Management, Public Management, or Financial Management required; - Must have experience with ERP and MUST have experience handling government projects; - Minimum of 7 years of experience in the implementation of Financial Management Systems; - An ideal candidate will have implemented 2 projects of Financial Management System in the public sector, at the national, state, or municipal levels. - Experience in the creation and execution of change management related to Financial Management Systems is considered an asset. - Must be eligible for Government of Canada Security Clearance level “Secret (Level I) - Strong presentation skills and experience with executive-level communications; - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (should be bilingual in English and French). Other languages are considered an asset. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. FreeBalance is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce to increase the representation of the designated groups based on each country’s legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective labour law throughout all stages of the recruitment process. ## About FreeBalance ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: FreeBalance provides AI-powered public financial management (PFM) and Government Resource Planning (GRP) software exclusively for governments worldwide. - **Entity Type**: Private (last known funding: Series B in 2002) - **Headquarters**: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - **Founded**: 1984 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - Primary industries: Public Financial Management (PFM), Government Resource Planning (GRP), digital government transformation - Target customers: National, state, and local governments – B2G (business-to-government), including fragile/post‑conflict states and advanced economies - Mission: Improve citizen wellbeing by helping governments align resources with priorities, build trust, and deliver results through transparent, accountable, and AI‑enabled financial systems ## Products & Services - **FreeBalance Accountability Suite™** – A modular, scalable GRP platform that covers budgeting, commitment accounting, expenditure management, treasury management, procurement, payroll, civil service management, and fiscal transparency portals. Designed exclusively for government needs. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric – Annual Revenue**: ~$19.2 M (latest estimated) | **Total Funding**: $5.6 M (one known Series B round in 2002) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not explicitly named; partners include governments in 30+ countries (e.g., South Sudan, Kosovo, Timor‑Leste); signatory of the UN Global Compact - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount grew 20% YoY to ~158 employees (as of latest data) - Platform manages over $425 B in government budgets across 30 countries - Customers achieved average 24.5% improvement in PFM performance (PEFA assessments) - Software costs 225% less than Tier 1 ERP providers over five‑year TCO ## Competitive Advantages - **Exclusive government focus**: Only PFM/GRP solution designed from the ground up for the public sector, with commitment accounting, budget controls, and fiscal transparency built in - **Proven reform track record**: 40‑year history with higher implementation success rates and measurable PEFA improvements - **AI‑native and ethical**: Embedded intelligence with responsible AI frameworks, sovereign data control, and inclusive innovation - **Cost leadership**: Significantly lower total cost of ownership vs. Tier 1 ERP alternatives ## Strategic Focus - Expanding AI‑native capabilities to help governments move from legacy systems to real‑time, data‑driven decision‑making - Deepening PFM reform partnerships in fragile and emerging economies while serving advanced democracies (U.S., Canada) - Strengthening ethical governance and transparency safeguards as a differentiator - Building open ecosystems for sovereign data control and inclusive citizen services ## Why Work Here - **Work that Matters**: Directly contribute to improving governance, reducing corruption, and enhancing citizen wellbeing in countries around the world - **Diverse & Global Team**: 45 nationalities, operations in 25+ countries – emphasis on building local talent - **Continuous Learning**: Exposure to global experts and high‑impact government projects - **Career Variety**: Roles in accounting, finance, IT, software development, consulting, and support - **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Not explicitly stated, but global distributed team suggests flexibility; corporate head office in Ottawa, Canada ## Sources 1. [freebalance.com – About Us](https://www.freebalance.com/en/about/) 2. [freebalance.com – Careers](https://www.freebalance.com/en/careers/) 3. [linkedin.com – FreeBalance Company Page](https://linkedin.com/company/freebalance) 4. [freebalance.com – Company Overview Brochure PDF](https://www.freebalance.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Company-overview-brochure-Feb-2026-DIGITAL-USE.pdf) 5. 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