Regional Service Line Leader, Project and Program Management

RPMGlobal

Edmonton

Hybrid

CAD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Life and disability insurance

Pension plan

Flexible work options

Job summary

RPMGlobal's Edmonton Regional Office is seeking a leader for project and program management to drive regional service delivery and initiatives. The role includes coaching teams, aligning regional deliverables with national priorities, and ensuring risks are identified and mitigated.

The successful candidate will oversee complex projects, develop governance for programs, and help build client-partner relationships while promoting delivery excellence across the region.

Qualifications

Minimum: university degree in engineering, architecture or related field with eight years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent.
Preferred: degree with eight years’ relevant experience and certification in project and program management.
Experience leading regional project and program management services.
Ability to coach, supervise and allocate resources across teams.

Responsibilities

Lead and provide functional oversight on all regional project and program management services.
Develop regional initiatives and support national initiatives.
Monitor regional service delivery and report on risks affecting the service line.
Provide program governance, planning and progress monitoring to meet outcomes.
Develop training requirements and implement regional training to achieve delivery standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Risk management

Communication

Mentoring and people management

Education

University degree in engineering, architecture or related field

PM certification (e.g., PMP)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

*The successful candidate is expected to work in the Edmonton Regional Office five days per week; however, hybrid or remote work arrangements may be considered.*

The Regional Service Line Leader, Project and Program Management, leads and is accountable for the successful delivery of project and program management services in the region. The incumbent provides functional support for services delivered within the region, leads site and regional service line development, and supports training and development of employees at the site, regional and national level. Ensuring compliance with service line policies and procedures, the incumbent monitors overall performance on large and complex projects and is responsible for risk management and mitigation. Leading a team of professionals, the incumbent manages the human resources responsibilities for the team, as well as the Client-Partner relationship. The incumbent develops creative solutions, promotes collaboration within the service line, and ensures the quality and timeliness of deliverables.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES

The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:

Primary

Lead and provide functional oversight and leadership on all regional project and program management services
Develop and implement regional initiatives and support national initiatives
Monitor regional service delivery, identify trends and report on risks that will affect the service line in the region
Complete complex project work (e.g. carry out technical reviews)
Provide technical support to regional business units in conjunction with local Client-Partners
Research, prepare and present documentation for long‑term projects (e.g. project approval documentation, statements of work, statements of requirements - infrastructure, business cases, infrastructure options analysis reports)
Provide program management support services, including but not limited to: defining program governance, planning the program and monitoring progress and aligning deliverables to meet program outcomes
Monitor regional service line competencies, identify and develop training requirements and implement training to achieve delivery standards
Develop, recommend and ensure implementation of relevant policies and procedures, training programs and processes
Ensure implementation of PPM service delivery standards, in line with corporate and Client‑Partner expectations
Provide service line input to service level arrangements
Conduct annual verification to ensure overall quality of service line management
Promote and facilitate service line integration across the region
Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client‑Partners and/or stakeholders
Perform human resources functions (e.g. coach, supervise, mentor, plan and allocate resources, manage performance)

Other

Integrate industrial security considerations into PPM service line activities
Assist business units with needs assessment and resource planning
Develop annual PPM regional business plan and quarterly reports
Participate in national service line initiatives
Conduct site, regional and national training sessions
Other duties as assigned

SKILLS

General and Specific Knowledge

Best practices, methods, trends in project and program management
Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in real property, environmental and construction services
Best practices and trends in strategic planning, financial management and human resources management
Client‑Partner project and program management policies and procedures
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat policies and procedures

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

Minimum: university degree in engineering, architecture or related field with eight years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
Preferred: university degree in engineering, architecture or related field with eight years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent, and certification in project and program management

Abilities

Use applicable computer software and operating systems
Write proposals, technical texts and reports
Demonstrate business acumen, leadership and human resources management skills
Resolve complex problems with multiple stakeholders
Apply project and risk management techniques

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Lead and manage direct and indirect reports
Lead project teams within the region and collaborate with others nationally
Provide functional direction and advice to employees and Client‑Partners

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical office environment with routine travel
Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment

Check out your benefits

Working with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary.

Your package includes:

Health and Wellness

100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums
$400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership
$2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverage
Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans

Home and Family

Life, accidental‑death, and short‑term disability insurance
Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
Maternity and parental leave top‑up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks
Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home

Leave and Retirement