Project Manager- 2026-29 emergiTEL

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC); Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC) is seeking a seasoned IT Project Manager to lead complex initiatives, aligning scope, schedules, and budgets with program standards. You will coordinate with stakeholders across technology enablement and business units, guiding cross-functional teams and vendors to successful milestones.

The role emphasizes rigorous documentation, risk identification, and translation of technical concepts into business language, ensuring tangible

Qualifications

• 6+ years leading IT projects with focus on business process
• 3+ years managing cross-functional teams for large initiatives
• Solid understanding of SDLC to manage internal dev teams and third-party vendors
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication translating technical concepts to business audiences
• Ability to perform early discovery to identify hidden risks
• Objective and candid feedback on timelines and project health
• Outcome-focused with emphasis on milestones and scope control
• Proficient across multiple platforms

Responsibilities

• Partner with Technology Enablement, Business, and third-party stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
• Set program standards (quality management) and ensure alignment with broader portfolio goals
• Develop and execute detailed project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and budget oversight
• Proactively identify and address risks/issues; deliver data-driven reports on achievements, risks, and financial status
• Lead cross-functional teams and external vendors to meet milestones while fostering stakeholder relationships
• Produce and maintain project artifacts to the highest standards for continuity and clarity

Skills

Stakeholder management

SDLC understanding

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Risk identification

Scope management

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

Documentation excellence

Decision making

Education

PMP certification

PMI-ACP certification

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Stakeholder & Scope Management: Partner with Technology Enablement, Business, and third-party stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with the Program Manager to set program standards (focusing on quality management) and ensure all activities align with broader portfolio goals.
• Execution & Planning: Developand execute detailed project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and budget oversight.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and address risks/issues throughout the project lifecycle; deliver data-driven reports highlighting achievements, risks, and financial status.
• Team Leadership & Vendor Management: Lead cross-functional teams and external vendors, providing the guidance necessary to meet milestones while fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
• Artifact Excellence: Produce and maintain project artifacts to the highest standards, ensuring continuity and clarity for the duration of the engagement

Requirements

• Professional Certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP, Etc.
• Professional Experience: 6+ years leading IT projects with a focus on business process and organizational change; 3+ years managing cross-functional teams for large-scale, high-visibility initiatives.
• Technical Fluency: Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to effectively manage internal dev teams and third-party vendors.
• Methodological Versatility: Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies, with the ability to select the appropriate framework based on project needs.
• Communication Excellence: Exceptional written/verbal skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language for non-technical audiences.
• Rapid Discovery: Ability to perform “week one” discovery to identify hidden risks.
• Objectivity: Willingness to provide candid, unbiased feedback on timelines and project health without regard for internal politics.
• Outcome-Oriented: Focused on tangible milestones rather than “busy work.”
• Scope Guarding: Expert at managing scope creep while maintaining stakeholder satisfaction.
• Tool Agnostic: Proficient across multiple platforms
• High EQ: Ability to read the room and manage diverse personalities immediately without the benefit of long-term rapport.
• Precision Documentation: All documentation and reporting must be sufficiently impeccable and clear so that a successor could step in and resume work without a loss in momentum.