Program Manager

Raise; Calgary; On-site; CAD 109,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Raise is hiring a Program Manager in Calgary, Alberta to support multiple projects within Operations for an industry leader in the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. The role focuses on planning, budgeting, risk management, and cross‑department collaboration to ensure timely delivery and program success.

The role requires extensive program management experience, effective communication, and the ability to work with sponsors and managers across teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program/project management experience.
• Experience in electricity, utilities, or energy sectors preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan the delivery of the overall program and its activities.
• Direct and oversee all work activities necessary for successful program execution.
• Manage project priorities within the program and ensure milestones are met.
• Develop risk management plans and monitor budget; ensure compliance with policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align priorities and ensure program delivery.

Skills

Program management

Regulatory understanding

Communication

Leadership

Risk and budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Engineering / IT or related

PMP designation or equivalent (asset)

Job description

• Pay Rate: $95.94/hour, depending on experience
• Contract: 1 year
• Location: Calgary, Alberta

Raise is currently hiring a Program Manager on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our client is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System.

Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.

Description

The Program Manager in this role will support project delivery at our client. This role will be responsible for planning and managing multiple projects and programs within Operations. This role will manage the program/projects budget and risks, plans mitigation strategies and/or contingency plans, manages any changes by using the existing process, policies and procedures. The Program Manager will work closely with the Manager, Project Management and sponsors to ensure there is understanding of priorities, alignment and consistency with the other programs within Operations.

The program oversight component ensures that projects within the program are executed properly and consistently to successfully deliver the required business need and mitigate risks (internally and externally). The project management requirement involves ensuring that projects meet the timelines and deliverables within budget.

Additionally, in this role the successful candidate will be expected to foster strong relationships across departments, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration to achieve the Initiative’s goals.

Responsibilities

• Overall
• Plan the delivery of the overall program and its activities
• Direct and oversee all work activities necessary for successful program and project execution.
• Manage project priorities within the program and ensure adherence to milestones.
• Ensure a standardized approach to the management of the projects within the program in line with ’s project delivery methodology.
• Adherence to legal and financial policies set forth by the .
• Manages projects in accordance with legislation, regulations and rules that govern activities.
• Program Planning
• Keep comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date records of project status, schedule, accountabilities, and outcomes as well as interdependencies within the program.
• Identify and engage required stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive risk management plans.
• Collaboration and Coordination
• Engage with the other program managers and program stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations, ensuring these are met throughout the program lifecycle.
• Collaborate with other program managers, project sponsors, business leaders, cross-
• functional business teams, project managers, and initiative leads to develop scope, deliverables, resources, work plans, budgets, and timelines for initiatives.
• Liaise with other business leaders in the organization to ensure effective and efficient program delivery.
• Resource and Budget Management:
• Ensure resources are allocated efficiently across projects to maximize productivity and minimize costs.
• Manage the program budget.
• Vendor Management
• Review of SOWs, MSAs and MSSAs.
• Monitor and support the vendor implementation plans and vendor resources.
• Ensure vendor implementation plans are coordinated with internal project plans.
• Performance Monitoring:
• Track the progress of program milestones and adjust as necessary to ensure successful completion.
• Integrate risk-based decision-making, prioritization, and delivery of the program to meet commitments related to schedule, scope, quality, and cost.
• Reporting:
• Prepare and present detailed reports on program status, defining plans, and issue resolutions to appropriate management levels.
• Communicate with all key program stakeholders to gain support for the program and solicit input for improvement.
• Cutover and Transition Management:
• Support Market Participant readiness activities.
• Support internal stakeholder readiness activities.
• Manage cutover activities and transition to production.
• Develop a comprehensive transition to support plan to ensure effective post-implementation support across REM IT projects and subprojects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program management and/or project management experience.
• Experience in electricity, utilities, or energy related fields would be preferred.
• Technical knowledge relating to understanding mandate, wholesale electricity markets, and regulatory processes is an asset.
• Adaptability and resilience to respond to evolving priorities and timelines.
• Effective communicator with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Education and Certifications
• Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.
• PMP designation or equivalent is an asset.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/