IT project manager

Abacus Service Corporation; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service corporation is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the full project management lifecycle. The role involves implementing solutions in collaboration with diverse teams, ensuring effective project delivery through technical expertise and strong leadership. Ideal candidates will possess project management certifications and several years of relevant experience, including familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies. The position is based in Edmonton with flexible working arrangements available.

Qualifications

• Several years of project management experience.
• Broad IT knowledge and application development methodologies.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Leads the entire project lifecycle from initiation to completion.
• Manages vendor relationships and resolves project issues.
• Communicates project progress to stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Project management proficiency

Leadership skills

Education

PMP certification

PRINCE2 certification

Progressive Information Technology experience

Job description

The Project Manager manages the end-to-end Project management life cycle, from the initiation, planning, execution, control, and close-out phases. The role is responsible for the success of the solution delivered and involves a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and project management proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Leads and facilitates the entire project lifecycle, including planning, design sessions, testing, training, product demos, and solution adoption.
• Manages solution adoption strategies as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Coordinates vendor relationships and resolves issues.
• Collaborates with project teams and stakeholders to support project outcomes.
• Promotes the adoption of modern service delivery and transformation within Alberta Innovates through on-the-job learning.
• Identifies and manages project risks and issues, developing proactive mitigation strategies.
• Handles changes in project priorities and expectations to ensure successful completion.
• Communicates effectively to improve transparency and disseminate information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Negotiates resource requirements to adjust project team size as needed.
• Removes roadblocks and distractions impacting the project lifecycle.
• Resolves conflicts and mitigates issues.
• Maintains project metrics using management tools to track progress and quality assurance.
• Manages stakeholder communication, including progress and financial reporting.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Familiar with Agile and/or Waterfall project management methodologies.
• Several years or more of project management experience.
• Experience in application development methodologies.
• Minimum years of progressive Information Technology experience and broad IT knowledge.
• PMP and/or PRINCE2 certification.

Engagement period :

• August – March, with a possibility for extension.

Work Location :

Edmonton Research and Development Park (ERDP), open to hybrid work arrangements at Karl Clark Road, Edmonton.