Lead, Projects and Portfolio Initiatives - Financial Services

MacEwan University; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

MacEwan University is seeking a Lead for Projects and Portfolio Initiatives in Financial Services. This full-time role involves managing high-priority projects, building relationships, and driving process improvements across departments. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in project management, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive base pay

Generous vacation time

Flexible benefits package

Continuous learning culture

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' progressively responsible experience.
• Training or experience in project management required.
• PMP or equivalent designation would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple high-priority projects from initiation to completion.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and engage stakeholders.
• Conduct business process analysis and integrate change management strategies.

Skills

Business acumen

Organizational skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Analytical capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

Change management education/certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead, Projects and Portfolio Initiatives - Financial Services

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Competition Number : 25.04.123

Category : Full-Time Continuing (35 hours per week).

Salary : MSA Band G (Steps 1-8) : $38.137 - $55.475 per hour. $69,410 - $100,964 per annum (Based on 35 hours per week). Please note, initial salary placement for external candidates is limited to the first five steps of the salary grid, at a maximum of $47.24 per hour.

Closing Date : May 19, 2025

MacEwan University is seeking a Lead, Projects and Portfolio Initiatives for a full-time continuing opportunity within our Financial Services department. The Financial Services department encompasses all financial operations, procurement operations, and contract management for the university.

In this newly created role reporting directly to the Associate Vice-President Financial Services, you will collaborate across all department lines to develop and facilitate effective solutions and initiatives. You will also create project plans and manage projects for the departments, often with engagement and communications across the university. Your success will be defined by your ability to interact and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels across the institution to build, maintain, and foster strong working relationships in order to promote change and facilitate improvements.

Key responsibilities include :

Project management :

• managing multiple high-priority, confidential, and politically sensitive projects from initiation to completion including project capacity assessment, stakeholder engagement, business process analysis, and change management;
• developing and overseeing project plans, adjusting timelines and deliverables to meet evolving needs;
• identifying project risks and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes;
• applying project management best practices to monitor progress and track milestones to ensure deliverables are met; and
• implementing evaluation frameworks to assess project outcomes and document lessons learned.

Relationship management and communications :

• coordinating cross-functional teams and engaging stakeholders to ensure clear roles and effective collaboration;
• drafting recommendations for presentation to senior leadership, requiring tact, professionalism, and diplomacy;
• liaising and collaborating on cross-portfolio projects and initiatives between Financial Services and other departments; and
• developing tailored communications, briefings, business plans, training materials, and responses to emergent issues and stakeholder inquiries.

Change management and process improvement :

• conducting business process analysis and integrating change management strategies into all project phases.
• bringing a change management lens to projects, ensuring that stakeholder needs and stakeholder relations are considered;
• coordinates efforts to develop change management and communications plans that are fully integrated across functional areas; and
• driving continuous improvement by identifying operational gaps and implementing process enhancements.

Skills

You will have :

• Demonstrated business acumen and diplomacy, in interactions with staff at all levels within the Financial Services team and across departments;
• Established organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and address issues in a structured and timely manner;
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, ensuring the accurate relay of content and information;
• Strong interpersonal skills to build, maintain, and optimize key relationships;
• Sound consulting and conflict resolution abilities, successfully navigating sensitive or complex situations with professionalism and discretion;
• The aptitude to impact and influence others to achieve desired outcomes and foster collaboration;
• The analytical capability to research, assess, and develop informed recommendations;
• Proven experience in planning, implementation, and business process improvement to effectively achieve outcomes on time and within budget;
• Experience and proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.);
• The adaptability to effectively manage changing priorities, complex information, and issues with efficiency and clarity; and
• A strong commitment to confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy, working both independently and contributing meaningfully within team environments, showing initiative and reliability.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years’ progressively responsible professional experience.
• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree or diploma in a business-related field.
• Change management education / certification would be considered an asset.
• Training and / or experience in project management is required; a Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent designation would be considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes :

• Competitive base pay
• Generous vacation time
• Flexible benefits package
• Continuous learning culture
• Opportunities for career growth

Opportunity to participate in a hybrid work environment : three days a week in the office.

How To Apply

To apply, please head to our MacEwan University Opportunities Page, select the job opportunity and click Apply Now. If you require assistance, please contact us at [emailprotected] .

This position is included under the MacEwan Staff Association Collective Agreement. Please note, initial salary placement for external candidates is limited to the first five steps of the salary grid.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Higher Education

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