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FreeBalance

Public financial management software for governments

Project Manager

Full-Time
CA$80k - CA$120k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Ottawa, ON, Canada
In Person
Project & Program ManagementProject Management
Canada Citizenship, Canada Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A university degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, Public Accounting, or Economics, or equivalent, is required.
  • A professional designation in Project Management, Public Management, or Financial Management is required.
  • Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and government projects is required.
  • At least 7 years of experience implementing Financial Management Systems is required.
  • Eligibility for Government of Canada Secret (Level I) security clearance is required.
  • Strong presentation skills and experience with executive-level communications are required.
  • The candidate should be bilingual in English and French.
Responsibilities
  • Manage software implementation projects.
  • Maintain positive relationships with government representatives and officials.
  • Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion, including planning and evaluating work performed independently or as part of a team.
  • Plan and execute programs and projects to meet contractual obligations while controlling scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Follow through on invoices and payments due to FreeBalance.
  • Manage day-to-day project operations and scope, including schedules, work breakdown structure tasks, quality deliverables, and the project responsibility matrix.
  • Create and execute project work plans, revising them as needed to meet changing requirements.
  • Assess and minimize project exposure and risk.
  • Work closely with customers and provide status updates to senior officials, including the project steering committee.
  • Apply the organization's methodology and enforce project standards.
  • Identify required resources and assign individual responsibilities.
  • Ensure project documents are complete before customer submission and are stored appropriately.
  • Manage subcontractors and deliverables.
  • Manage program execution, including internal and external process improvement.
  • Mentor others on project management best practices and techniques.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Travel as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree in Public Management, Financial Management, or Information Technology is considered an asset.
  • Experience implementing two Financial Management System projects in the public sector at the national, state, or municipal level is ideal.
  • Experience creating and executing change management related to Financial Management Systems is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of additional languages is considered an asset.

About the company

FreeBalance delivers public financial management software for governments and public sector bodies. Its modular Government Resource Planning system helps plan, track, and report public finances, emphasizing transparency, governance, and anti-corruption. It co-creates solutions with governments and combines software, services, and FreeBalance Academy training to build capacity and reform capability. The goal is to improve governance, boost fiscal transparency, and support public sector reforms that lead to better outcomes.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$5.6M

Headquarters

Ottawa, Canada

Founded

1984

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What believers are saying

  • Philippines selected FreeBalance Cloud in 2026 for its national Budget and Treasury system.
  • Costa Rica chose FreeBalance in 2026 for World Bank-funded digital transformation.
  • Bougainville and South Sudan 2026 wins expand FreeBalance's live footprint across fragile-state governments.

What critics are saying

  • South Sudan's July 2026 World Bank review flagged a possible FreeBalance contract scope reduction.
  • FreeBalance depends on government budgets; Philippines and Costa Rica timelines hinge on public procurement.
  • An implementation failure in a flagship country would damage credibility across its entire government-sales pipeline.

What makes FreeBalance unique

  • FreeBalance sells integrated PFM suites, not point tools, across budgeting, treasury, payroll.
  • Its FreeBalance Academy trains civil servants, locking in implementation capability after go-live.
  • June 2026 FISC framed FreeBalance around sovereign AI and digital-governance leadership.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Stock Options
  • Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
Yahoo Finance
Dec 1st, 2023
Government of Costa Rica Selects FreeBalance Platform to Drive Digital Transformation

FreeBalance has partnered with Computer Network Systems Limited (CNS) on this project.

SME Bulletin
Nov 30th, 2023
The Government of Costa Rica has selected the FreeBalance Platform to drive digital transformation.

Today, FreeBalance announced a partnership with the Ministry of Finance in Costa Rica to deliver a comprehensive programme of digital transformation, funded by the World Bank.

Benzinga
Mar 18th, 2022
FreeBalance Inc. receives award Excellence in Public Finance Reform

FreeBalance, a global Public Financial Management (PFM) solutions, and advisory services firm, which is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with a 38-year track record of success and operations in more than 25 countries was recognized with the 'Excellence in Public Finance Reform' award.

Digital Journal
Mar 17th, 2022
FreeBalance Inc. partners with Timor Leste

FreeBalance has worked with countries such as Canada, Haiti, Honduras, Kosovo, Liberia, Mongolia, Nicaragua, Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Uganda, and Timor-Leste to implement robust and transparent financial management systems from the ground up.