Senior ITProject Manager

Rose International; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management consultancy is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager for their Edmonton office. The role involves leading complex technology projects with a focus on Application Support, Data, and AI. Candidates must have extensive project management experience, ideally in complex environments similar to government projects. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills are essential, alongside a track record of managing diverse teams and delivering impactful results.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing custom application development projects.
• 8 years in defining project scopes and managing project deliverables.
• Experience in public sector projects and working with multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project and program engagement.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and prepare briefing notes.
• Oversee technology projects and ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Defining project scope and goals

Managing custom application development

AI development and support

Conducting risk assessments

Creating and managing project budgets

Developing stakeholder relationships

Handling complex software projects

Leading project governance

Education

University graduation in business or related discipline

Two-year diploma in business, management, or related

One-year certificate in business, management, or related

Job description

Only qualified Senior IT Project Manager candidates currently located in the Edmonton, Alberta area will be considered due to the position requiring onsite presence.

Required Education

• Candidate must meet or exceed one of the following:
• University graduation in business, management, or related discipline, and four years of project management (PM) experience; OR
• Two-year diploma in business, management, or related discipline and six years of PM experience; OR
• One-year certificate in business, management, or related discipline and seven years of PM experience; OR
• Eight years of PM experience.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience defining project scope and goals in collaboration with business stakeholders (8 years)
• Experience developing project deliverables including project charters, business cases, briefing notes, status reports, risk logs, and project closures (8 years)
• Experience managing custom application development projects with at least 5 team members (8 years)
• Experience managing data and AI development, delivery, and support projects/teams with at least 5 team members (8 years)
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently (8 years)
• Experience successfully implementing IT solutions in an environment with project resources from across multiple teams or organizations (8 years)
• Experience working as a Project Manager on large complex custom software application development projects in an environment similar in size and complexity to the Government (8 years)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience conducting, facilitating, and interpreting impact and risk assessments across multiple scenarios (4 years)
• Experience creating and managing project budgets (4 years)
• Experience developing and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships, including with executive level (7 years)
• Experience making decisions on highly technical or complex issues without formal guidelines (2 years)
• Experience working in or for the public sector (3 years)
• Experience working with Mandated and Legislated Projects within short timelines (4 years)
• Experience leading project governance, change management, and communication activities (5 years)
• Experience working with technical teams on complex IMT projects (4 years)

Our client seeks a Project Manager for designing and implementing various projects in the technology delivery space, focusing on Application Support, Data, and AI. The role involves developing practice around Application Support and delivering on commitments in these areas, including digital transformation and restructuring of the IT delivery organization.

Job Duties:

• Develop and manage all aspects of project and program engagement, including planning, vendor relationships, communication, resources, budget, change, risks, and issues, in collaboration with leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and schedule meetings.
• Prepare briefing notes, meeting minutes, and other documents.
• Prepare presentations for stakeholders, steering committees, and project groups.
• Support team members in analyzing industry engagement surveys.
• Manage tasks, follow up, and escalate as required.
• Bridge communication between external stakeholders and internal teams.
• Coordinate approvals and sign-offs.
• Maintain engagement, meeting, and opportunity trackers.
• Respond to stakeholder requests.
• Complete documentation for decision-making processes.
• Provide direction to cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Track and monitor scope and timelines for data products.
• Analyze and report on project progress, communicating status to stakeholders.
• Oversee all aspects of technology projects, building effective operating environments.
• Develop project charters, business, and project plans with clear objectives and outcomes.
• Manage projects documenting business requirements, design, and delivery of IT solutions aligned with enterprise architecture.
• Assist in developing recommendations considering resource needs, dependencies, policy implications, and methodologies.
• Produce and present deliverables to support activities and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage multiple tasks, resources, and governance structures.
• Work with vendors to ensure effective communication and risk escalation.
• Maintain client satisfaction and manage relationships to overcome hurdles.
• Develop detailed project plans with clear objectives, scope, assumptions, timelines, resources, risks, benefits, and budgets.
• Define roles and responsibilities within project organization structures.
• Document and report project status, milestones, budgets, and resources.
• Develop project schedules, estimate resources, and monitor work plans, adjusting as needed.
• Guide project resources in prioritizing and delivering tasks.
• Develop related requirements documentation as needed.
• Assess project outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide leadership and support for change management and communication.
• Establish positive relationships with subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Prepare briefings for senior officials as needed.
• Work within or define project management standards.
• Define protocols and practices related to application support, data, and AI, including architecture and processes.
• Only those authorized to work in the designated country will be considered.
• Note that start dates and durations are estimates and may vary based on business needs.